Sampson Mordan & Co Victorian 18kt Gold Pendant/Pencil
Victorian 18kt yellow gold pendant featuring an anchor, cross, and heart motif, symbolizing faith, hope, and charity respectively. The pendant doubles as a propelling pencil, with a convenient slide-action mechanism for opening. Complete with an attached suspension ring for easy wearing.
Made in England, Circa 1890
Made by Sampson Mordan
X- Ray tested positive for 18kt gold.
Dimensions:
Opened: length x width: 5.9 cm x 2.7 cm
Closed: 6.8 x 2.7 cm
Weight: 8.00 grams
Condition: Minor ding to one side, otherwise in good condition overall.
Founded in the first half of the 19th century, Sampson Morden were the pre-eminent manufacturers of mechanical pencils in silver and gold, often in highly unusual designs and occasionally gem set. The founder, Sampson Morden, was the co-inventor of the first patented mechanical pencil in 1822. From then until the company ceased trading in 1941 as a result of bomb damage during the blitz they produced many innovative and unusual pencils.
This fine example, incorporating the symbols for faith, hope and charity is typical of their high standard of craftsmanship intended for an extensive clientele including members of the British Royal family, aristocrats and politicians of the time.
ITEM LOCATION : United Kingdom
SHIPPING FEE: Complimentary Express & Insured Shipping
INCLUDED: Complimentary Gift Wrap Packaging & Certificate of Evaluation.
RETURNS: 14-Days Return Policy, Money-Back Guarantee.
Victorian 18kt yellow gold pendant featuring an anchor, cross, and heart motif, symbolizing faith, hope, and charity respectively. The pendant doubles as a propelling pencil, with a convenient slide-action mechanism for opening. Complete with an attached suspension ring for easy wearing.
Made in England, Circa 1890
Made by Sampson Mordan
X- Ray tested positive for 18kt gold.
Dimensions:
Opened: length x width: 5.9 cm x 2.7 cm
Closed: 6.8 x 2.7 cm
Weight: 8.00 grams
Condition: Minor ding to one side, otherwise in good condition overall.
Founded in the first half of the 19th century, Sampson Morden were the pre-eminent manufacturers of mechanical pencils in silver and gold, often in highly unusual designs and occasionally gem set. The founder, Sampson Morden, was the co-inventor of the first patented mechanical pencil in 1822. From then until the company ceased trading in 1941 as a result of bomb damage during the blitz they produced many innovative and unusual pencils.
This fine example, incorporating the symbols for faith, hope and charity is typical of their high standard of craftsmanship intended for an extensive clientele including members of the British Royal family, aristocrats and politicians of the time.
ITEM LOCATION : United Kingdom
SHIPPING FEE: Complimentary Express & Insured Shipping
INCLUDED: Complimentary Gift Wrap Packaging & Certificate of Evaluation.
RETURNS: 14-Days Return Policy, Money-Back Guarantee.
Victorian 18kt yellow gold pendant featuring an anchor, cross, and heart motif, symbolizing faith, hope, and charity respectively. The pendant doubles as a propelling pencil, with a convenient slide-action mechanism for opening. Complete with an attached suspension ring for easy wearing.
Made in England, Circa 1890
Made by Sampson Mordan
X- Ray tested positive for 18kt gold.
Dimensions:
Opened: length x width: 5.9 cm x 2.7 cm
Closed: 6.8 x 2.7 cm
Weight: 8.00 grams
Condition: Minor ding to one side, otherwise in good condition overall.
Founded in the first half of the 19th century, Sampson Morden were the pre-eminent manufacturers of mechanical pencils in silver and gold, often in highly unusual designs and occasionally gem set. The founder, Sampson Morden, was the co-inventor of the first patented mechanical pencil in 1822. From then until the company ceased trading in 1941 as a result of bomb damage during the blitz they produced many innovative and unusual pencils.
This fine example, incorporating the symbols for faith, hope and charity is typical of their high standard of craftsmanship intended for an extensive clientele including members of the British Royal family, aristocrats and politicians of the time.
ITEM LOCATION : United Kingdom
SHIPPING FEE: Complimentary Express & Insured Shipping
INCLUDED: Complimentary Gift Wrap Packaging & Certificate of Evaluation.
RETURNS: 14-Days Return Policy, Money-Back Guarantee.