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.