19th century victorian large white metal propelling pencil with jewelled end

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19th century unmarked white metal, not tested, propelling pencil with beautifully engraved body in a design of spots between feathered bands, and with diamond shaped design collars.
The beautifully crafted chased and engraved pencil is surmounted with a luminous white agate capstone having hexagonal trim over chased sides. The capstone top unscrews to reveal 6 separate compartments to hold lead.
Size-4.75 inches long in the open position or 3 5/8 inches long closed by 1/4 inch wide to body flaring to 1/2 inch wide to top.
Weight-15 grams.
The pencil operates by pushing on the raised ring on the column to lower the writing portion, and pulling it back up to raise it.
A beautiful pencil to use or display alone or with a book, writing box or inkstand.
In very good condition.
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19th century Victorian large white metal propelling pencil with jewelled end.

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