The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019

Lot 278

A Victorian novelty silver and hardstone pencil

Estimate £300 - £400

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Description

A Victorian novelty silver and hardstone pencil,

by S. Mordan and Co, circa 1890,

the tiger's eye body carved as an acorn, with a ring attachment, length closed 2.3cm.

Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.

Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 125.