The KB Collection of Pencils - 22nd January 2019
Lot 396
A Victorian novelty silver pencil
Estimate £200 - £300
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Description
A Victorian novelty silver pencil,
by S. Mordan and Co.,
converted from an 18th century Dutch silver needle case, embossed decoration, with a ring attachment, length closed 9cm, plus another Victorian novelty silver pencil, unmarked, converted from an 18th century Dutch silver needle case, embossed decoration, with a ring attachment, length 8.4cm. (2)
Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.
Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 147.