The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019

Lot 393

A Victorian novelty silver-gilt pencil

Estimate £200 - £250 | Hammer £170

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Description

A Victorian novelty silver-gilt pencil,

by S. Mordan and Co.,

converted from an 18th century Dutch silver needle case, embossed decoration, with a ring attachment, length closed 17.8cm.

Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.

Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 147.