Antique late Victorian solid sterling silver propelling pencil. Unusual square form shape with beautiful bright cut hand chased foliate decoration around the outside & vacant cartouche on one side. There is a round sliding button on one side which extends & retracts the internal pencil tip. The pencil tip has a twist action which extends & retracts the pencil lead mechanism. Both mechanisms are in excellent working order, the pencil lead mechanism is peticularly smooth indicating a sign of good quality. The pencil comes complete with a new pencil lead in the tip. As is often the case with some of these small items of silver from this period & of this design the pencil is un-marked but has been acid tested to confirm solid sterling silver. Lovely collectors item.

Lead Size

VS = 1.5mm

Weight

16.1 grams

Dimensions

Length 75mm (closed)

Condition.

Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing. There is no damage or dings or dents.