Decorative Arts & Design

September 1924, 2020
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LOT 31

Lot 31

Collection of Victorian and Later Silver and Ivory Mechanical Pens, Pencils and a Letter Opener, late 19th/early 20th century

Collection of Victorian and Later Silver and Ivory Mechanical Pens, Pencils and a Letter Opener, late 19th/early 20th century
Lot 31 Details
Collection of Victorian and Later Silver and Ivory Mechanical Pens, Pencils and a Letter Opener, late 19th/early 20th century

including a golf club-form scoring pencil, another pencil, ivory quill pen, combination pen/pencil with bloodstone seal and three pieces by S. Mordan & Co., London: an ivory gavel-form pencil, letter opener and a third pencil
golf club length 4.2 in — 10.7 cm

Estimate $250-$350

Realised: $300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Collection of Victorian and Later Silver and Ivory Mechanical Pens, Pencils and a Letter Opener, late 19th/early 20th century
  • Collection of Victorian and Later Silver and Ivory Mechanical Pens, Pencils and a Letter Opener, late 19th/early 20th century
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CONDITION DETAILS

Letter opener engraved 'Congratulations'; minor cracks to ivory; otherwise substantially in good condition

LOT 31
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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