"Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Agate Seal Top Hexagonal Propelling Pencil, Engraved With Flowers"
Beautiful Victorian seal top mechanical propelling pencil. Hexagonal form, fashioned from 9ct rose gold and set with a white agate hardstone seal to top.Engraved all over with flowerheads, scrolling foliage and other botanical motifs in typical Art Nouveau style.
The pencil is fully functional and still has its lead. The seal top is blank, so this pencil can be engraved as a present.
Made in England, c. 1880s
XRF tested for 9ct gold
9kt / 9k / 375 gold
15.14 g
9.5 cm collapsed
12.5 cm full extended
6 mm diameter overall
1.3 cm diameter at top
Excellent antique condition. Light scuffing appropriate to age and use.
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