The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019
Lot 217
A Victorian novelty gilt-metal and resin pencil
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £200
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Description
A Victorian novelty gilt-metal and resin pencil,
marked Pat. March 21 71,
modelled as a standing owl, set with red eyes and a ring attachment, plus a similar gilt-metal owl, plain eyes, length closed 3.2cm. (2)
Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.
Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 107.