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No121 Sampson Mordan London 1882 Large Propelling Dip PEN / PENCIL SOLD SILVER This product data sheet is originally written in English. I have added a beautiful free presentation gift box which means this would make a stunning Christmas present gift. All you need is wrapping paper! Item 121 Sampson Mordan & Co solid STERLING SILVER Propelling DIP PEN / PENCIL. London date letter G in a Shield for 1882 Stunning rare Victorian Mechanical pencil by sought after SAMPSON MORDAN. An excellent quality SOLID STERLING SILVER mechanical dip pen / pencil with the highly desirable simple functional Cornrow design. This is a PERFECT example in functional condition and made by highly respected silver and goldsmiths Sampson Mordan and Company of London. This example has round button sliders. Includes a hidden lead store at the end of the hidden terminal. The propelling pencil is in perfect condition and has period vs lead and some spares in the hidden lead store and a period metal tube of fitted leads. The sliding dip pen is in perfect condition with a period nib attached, and 4 spare period nibs. This is a Perfect example labeled S Mordan and co. It also has a beautiful inscription that reads "Charles Laliam " this is the most beautiful hand engraving you can get. It is very hard to find these early combination pen pencil sets in such perfect condition. A great addition to any collection which is the panicle of its type. Item measures: 9cm or 3.5" inches long closed 13cm open 10mm or .25" inch approx thick Weighs 13.6grams Condition Report: Great overall condition for its age and type, there are light surface marks, very little signs of use. I can see no evidence of alteration or repair. I have left the item uncleaned as I have found it. It would polish up to a bright shine if you wanted to. It does have the original pen nib fitted. It also has the original vs lead and I have also included original period spare leads in the hidden end chamber. The pencil lead pusher is in great condition as are both of the slide mechanisms. This is as good as it get folks, one for the serious collector. This is the pinnacle of pens and Sampson Mordan. Please view all my photographs carefully as these are as much part of the description as the writing. If you wish me to send you any other pictures or details feel free to ask. The last picture illustrates part of my collection of Sampson Mordan and is not included in the price but will be for sale soon. buy with confidence as you will not be disappointed. I also have a similar examples on my listings, so if you love Sampson Mordan you need to look at my other items for sale. If you want spotless then the high street is for you, but if you want a great antique that will appreciate in price with age then this is for you. Please make your best offer or buy at the stated price; offers are always considered and often accepted. Expert packing. Guaranteed safe delivery ...and 100% satisfaction! I offer a full 100 % no quibble full money back guarantee including postage if you are not entirely happy with any of my items I have for sale. I have 100 % positive feedback for over 10,000 transactions. You don't get this by messing people about. Iam a trusted honest reliable EBAYer. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Please look at all my other great Sampson MORDAN items I have for sale. I consider myself one of the leading sellers of Sampson MORDAN in the world. I have what must be considered one of the largest private collections with hundreds of key pieces sold and hundreds to be listed soon. I gladly offer combined postage. MARKS - HALLMARKS - HISTORY Sampson Mordan (1770-1843), apprentice and assistant of the mechanic John Bramah, established his own business in 1815. The first patent for a "metal pencil with an internal mechanism for propelling the graphite 'lead' shaft forward during use" was obtained in 1822 (his co-inventor was John Isaac Hawkins). In 1823 Mordan bought out the rights of Hawkins, entering his first mark as "smallworker" in London Assay Office on 9 June 1823 (SM oblong). In 1824 he entered in partnership with Gabriel Riddle, registering a new mark (SM.GR) in London Assay Office. The partnership with Riddle was dissolved in 1836 and he continued the business as S. Mordan & Co. Sampson Mordan died in 1843 and the business was taken over by his sons Sampson (Jr) and Augustus. They were later joined by Edmund George Johnson and Zachariah Watkins who retired in 1879. After the death of Sampson Mordan (Jr) his share of the business passed to his brother Augustus, joined as partner in 1890 by Harry Lambert Symonds. In 1898 the company was converted to a limited liability company under the name of S. Mordan & Co Ltd. In 1933 the distribution rights on the propelling pencil business were given to L. G. Sloan Ltd, and in 1941, following the destruction of the factory by enemy bombing, the patents were sold to Edward Baker. The firm went into voluntary liquidation in 1952. Between the 1820s and 1870s the firm obtained more of 160 patents for various mechanical pencils. The first spring-loaded mechanical pencil was patented in 1877 and a twist-feed mechanism was developed in 1895. In addition to pencils the firm had a large production line of small silver and gold items, most of them belonging to the type of "novelties" so popular at the end of the 19th/beginning of the 20th century. They were supplied to many retailers, including Asprey & Sons and the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. An excellent quality SOLID STERLING SILVER mechanical dip pen / pencil with the highly desirable simple functional Cornrow design. This is a PERFECT example in functional condition and made by highly respected silver and goldsmiths Sampson Mordan and Company of London. This example has round button sliders. Includes a hidden lead store at the end of the hidden terminal. The propelling pencil is in perfect condition and has period vs lead and some spares in the hidden lead store and a period metal tube of fitted leads. Condition Report: Great overall condition for its age and type, there are light surface marks, very little signs of use. I can see no evidence of alteration or repair. I have left the item uncleaned as I have found it. It would polish up to a bright shine if you wanted to. I Ink/ Lead Colour Silver Modified Item No Vintage Collectable/ Vintage Brand Sampson Mordan & Co Material Silver Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom Sub-Type Mechanical Pencils Type Pencils