Cylindrical shaped body with beautiful bright cut hand chased foliate decoration around the outside. At the bottom end is a plain stepped band & at the top is a removable screw top end with an inside top small compartment for storing spare leads. On either side of the body is a sliding button, one extends & retracts the internal propelling pencil & the other extends & retracts the internal propelling dip pen. The pencil has a twist action tip which extends & retracts the pencil lead mechanism. All the mechanisms are in excellent working order. The pencil comes complete with a lead in the tip. The pencil is fully hallmarked on the side of the body. Lovely collectors item.
 
Lead Size
VS = 1.5mm
 
Assay Office
London
 
Date
1898
 
Maker
Sampson Mordan & Co
City Road & Regent Street, London, England.
 
 
Weight
21 grams
 
Dimensions
Length 97mm (closed)
 
Condition.
Excellent near mint condition.