Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 1

Sold for

ZAR 19 326
Lot 37
  • A Victorian silver-gilt novelty propelling pencil, Sampson Mordan & Co, circa 1842
  • A Victorian silver-gilt novelty propelling pencil, Sampson Mordan & Co, circa 1842


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 19 326

About this Item

A Victorian silver-gilt novelty propelling pencil, Sampson Mordan & Co, circa 1842

in the form of a hand, with ornate cuff and collet-set ruby ring, the terminal inlaid with a citrine, engraved 'S.MORDAN AUG 3 1842 No 1390', the citrine with damage, length approximately 51mm fully extended; three 'hand' stickpins, formerly clasps; a 'hand' clasp; an ivory and gilt 'hand' pendant; a 'hand' pendant; and a pendant in the form of a ewer

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