Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Propelling Combination Pencil And Dip Pen - 1894


Collections: Sold Archive



Charming and very fine quality Victorian combination propelling pencil and ‘dip pen’ fully hallmarked for manufacture by William Val & Sons and date stamp for 1894.

Beautifully made featuring fine engine turned patterning throughout and ornate ‘sliders’.

Both dip pen and pencil propel and retract fluidly, are in excellent condition, and the pencil 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
Extended - 8cm
Retracted - 6cm

WEIGHT
8.4 Grams

MARKS
‘WV&S’ For William Vale & Sons - Unett Street, Birmingham
Date letter ‘u’ for 1894

CONDITION
Fine antique condition.  Sliding mechanisms work perfectly.  Lead still in pencil.  Lovely piece.         

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