Description
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold propelling pencil bangle bracelet, Sampson Mordan, c1870's. Rose gold bangle with hook & eye clasp. The top of the bracelet having three loops housing a cylindrical shaped yellow 10ct gold Magic/Telescopic Sampson Mordan propelling pencil. Pull the top & the bottom section slides out from the body at the same time. A twist action tip which extends & retracts the internal pencil lead mechanism which is in full working order. Attached at the top is a safety chain & marked on the side of the top section "Sampson Mordan" & the arrow mark which is widely considered to indicate 10ct gold. Complete with it's original tooled leatherette Prize Medals presentation case, marked inside the satin lined inner lid reads, " Prize Medals Manufacturing Goldsmiths Silversmiths Company 112 Regent Street London" . The inner base being lined with navy blue velvet. A fabulous rare piece from the Victorian era & a great addition to a collection. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the overall description. 
 
Maker
Sampson Mordon
City Road, London, England.
 
Date
1870's
 
Weight
Bracelet with pencil
13.04 grams 
With presentation case
53.80 grams
 
Internal diameter
60mm (Oval)
 
Width
1mm
 
Condition
The pencil is in working order. Excellent condition for it's age with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing