The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019
Lot 77
A 19th century novelty silver-gilt and enamel pencil
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £180
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Description
A 19th century novelty silver-gilt and enamel pencil,
unmarked,
modelled as an Egyptian mummy, with vari-coloured enamel decoration and with a ring attachment, length 3cm, plus another novelty silver and enamel pencil, unmarked, modelled as a mummy, with a ring attachment, and pierced coin, length 4.1cm. (2)
Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.
Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 64.