The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019
Lot 171
A rare Victorian novelty silver-gilt figural pencil
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1200
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Description
A rare Victorian novelty silver-gilt figural pencil,
by S. Mordan and Co.
modelled as a standing Chinese warrior holding a sword and shield, with a ring attachment, length 3.5cm.
Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.
Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 97.