The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019

Lot 218

A Victorian novelty silver and gilt-metal pencil

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £260

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Description

A Victorian novelty silver and gilt-metal pencil,

unmarked,

modelled as a standing owl, set with red eyes and a ring attachment, length closed 3.2cm.

Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.

Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 107.