Edwardian Antique S. Mordan & Co 9ct 375 Gold Propelling Pencil Holder Fob Case

A propelling pencil case, made by the renowned English silversmiths S. Mordan & Co. The item is crafted from 9-carat gold (purity 375) with clear hallmarks visible, including the maker's mark "S.MORDAN&CO", the initials "SM & Co", and the standard "375" mark. It was hallmarked in London between May 1905 and May 1906, placing it in the Edwardian era. Sampson Mordan & Co. were famous for patenting the first mechanical pencils. The object is hexagonal in shape and would have been carried as a fob or charm on a watch chain.Item SpecificsBrand: S. Mordan & Co. (Sampson Mordan & Co.)

• Type: Propelling Pencil
• Style: Fob, Charm, Mechanical
• Metal: 9 Carat Yellow Gold (9ct/375 purity)
• Era: Edwardian
• Year: 1905-1906
• Hallmarks: S.MORDAN&CO, SM&Co, 375, Leopard's Head, Date Letter 'k'
• Shape: Hexagonal
• Maker Location: London, England
• Approximate Dimensions: H: 9 x W: 10 x L:  50 mm
• Weight: 6.8 grams