Propelling pencil
S. Morden and Co.
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and graphite
Measurements
112 mm (Height); 7 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14429
Summary
Silver coloured propelling pencil which extends by sliding a narrow tube through which lead is inserted. Casing is heavily engraved with a geometric design. Engraved on the barrel; S. MORDEN and Co MAKERS.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
S. Morden and Co., maker