Lot 968
An engine turned miniature propelling pencil with bloodstone terminal, a foliate engraved...
Monday 26 November 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 874
Lot 968
Two propelling pencils, two pencil lead containers and a 9ct gold cigar piercer.
Lot 968
Lot Description
An engine turned miniature propelling pencil with bloodstone terminal, a foliate engraved propelling pencil with chalcedony terminal, two pencil lead cases and a 1930s 9ct gold engine turned cigar piercer. Hallmarks for London, 1938. One case stamped W.S. Hicks, New York. Lengths 9.1 to 4.9cms. Weight of cigar piercer 6gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The pencils and lead containers are in good overall condition with scratches and small dents in keeping with general wear. The pencils have shallow dents and there appear to be small repairs to the propelling mechanism. The stones have small nibbles and surface scratches. Lead case length 4.2cm - 4.6cm.
The cigar piercer is in an overall fair condition. There are surface scratches and small dents to the gold. The internal section is possibly not original as it has to be removed from the case to propel the piercer. The top to the piercer is uneven, as if it was originally attached to something.
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