Antique Victorian 9ct Gold And Bloodstone Double Propelling Nib Pen And Propelling Pencil Circa 1880 (Original case included) ‘SILVER’

‘SILVER’

1 @ approx 19

2 GramsMARKS925 For Sterling silverTested alsoCONDITIONGood preowned condition

Solid and thick the shank is is flat D shape and very comfortable on the finger

9ct and a patent number 2976

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold And Bloodstone Double Propelling Nib Pen And Propelling Pencil Circa 1880 (Original case included) ‘SILVER’Dating to the Victorian era circa 1880 this wonderfully ornate double dip pen and propelling pencil would have been a must have for and well to do Victorian lady or gentleman. Designed as a hard to find and highly sought after combination propelling pencil and dip pen which is a writing instrument used to apply ink to paper. It usually consists of a metal nib with a central slit that acts as a capillary channel like those of fountain pen nibs. John