The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019

Lot 8

An early-Victorian novelty silver toothpick

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £180

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Description

An early-Victorian novelty silver toothpick,

by S. Mordan, engraved July 6, 1840.

modelled as a pistol, the butt with feather scroll decoration, with a ring attachment, length closed 4cm.

Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.

Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 24.