The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019

Lot 190

A Victorian novelty parcel-gilt silver pencil

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £500

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Description

A Victorian novelty parcel-gilt silver pencil,

unmarked, circa 1884,

modelled as a table knife, rectangular handle, the blade inscribed 'M.A.C', April 23rd 1884', in a fitted case, length 9.5cm.

Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.

Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 101.