Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Cased Triple Propelling Nib Pen, Pencil And Tooth Pick Circa 1880


Collections: Sold Archive



Dating to the Victorian era circa 1880 this wonderful and ingenious ‘tool’ would have been a must-have for and well to do Victorian lady.

Designed as a hard to find and highly sought after combination propelling pencil, toothpick and nib-pen and crafted in 9ct gold *cased*.

Beautifully engraved throughout with raised ‘fancy’ sliders for the toothpick and nib-pen, and an engraved grip section to slide the pencil, which, miraculously still retains its original lead!

Used by calligraphers and artists these day this piece would make a wonderful gift for the aspiring artist in your family.

STONES
None

MEASUREMENTS
Retracted - 8cm
Fully extended - 12cm

WEIGHT
6.79 Grams

MARKS
None
Gold cased

CONDITION
Very very good antique condition.  Pencil still retains a small? piece of original lead!  All tools slide and retract well, quite firm.  No losses to gold casing.  Lovely early piece.

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