Lot 841 , A late Victorian novelty white metal propelling pencil, modelled as a tennis racket, by Sampson Mordan & Co, 64mm, together with a watch case, silver vesta case, spoon and silver matchbox sleeve.

A late Victorian novelty white metal propelling pencil, modelled as a tennis racket, by Sampson Mordan & Co, 64mm, together with a watch case, silver vesta case, spoon and silver matchbox sleeve.

A late Victorian novelty white metal propelling pencil, modelled as a tennis racket, by Sampson Mordan & Co, 64mm, together with a watch case, silver vesta case, spoon and silver matchbox sleeve.
£150-200

Condition:
The pencil is in good condition, commensurate with age. Mechanism works and there is no lead in the pencil. Vesta case in good order, spring in good order, with clear hallmarks. Watch case in poor condition (dented and case back missing.) Match sleeve also dented and damaged.

Sold for £200