A very rare gold propelling pencil by Samson & Mordan, 1878, designed in the form of a tennis racquet, a slide propelling the lead holder out of the butt of the handle, inscribed with owner's initials GB, registration mark, 6.5cm., 2 1/2in.,
Hammer:
£1,000
Estimate:
£1,000 - £1,500
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A very rare gold propelling pencil by Samson & Mordan, 1878, designed in the form of a tennis racquet, a slide propelling the lead holder out of the butt of the handle, inscribed with owner's initials GB, registration mark, 6.5cm., 2 1/2in.,