The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019

Lot 201

A Victorian novelty gold pencil

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £200

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Description

A Victorian novelty gold pencil,

marked with a registration lozenge for 1844,

modelled as a closed umbrella, set with turquoise stones, with a ring and chain attachment, length 6.2cm.

Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.

Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 103