The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019

Lot 173

A Victorian novelty silver figural pencil

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £900

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Description

A Victorian novelty silver figural pencil,

by S. Mordan and Co. with a registration lozenge for 1880,

modelled as a man wearing a habit and holding a spear, possibly a disciple, ring attachment, length 4cm.

Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.

Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 96.