Antique 10 ct Rose Gold Toothpick Marked Sampson Mordan & Co C 1910 Perfect

Description: I will be taking a break from work for two weeks from 19 th of October to the 2 nd of November, I will leave my listings live and will be happy to reserve anything you wish to purchase but I will not be able to send the items until I return. If you are interested in purchasing anything please feel free to contact me and I will answer any questions. Sorry if this causes any inconvenience Kind regards Kieren My special platinum Collection. This would make a special present or gift as good as new so can be used as intended or displayed pride of place. I have done all the work for you. No one else offers this level of service so grab them quickly as they are the finest items you will ever find. Includes free special delivery so you get it quickly I have added a beautiful presentation gift box which means it will make a stunning present gift. All you need to do is add wrapping paper. By Sampson Mordan & Co, London, You can clearly tell by looking for yourself that it is model 611 a. Works with a perfect sliding motion . 8.2 cm open 5.3 cm closed. Weighs 4.47 grams Marked S mordan & co Yes the beautiful presentation box is included in the sale IN PERFECT ORDER THROUGHOUT . This fine GOLD pencil dates to C 1910 Very rare. As pictured it is ready to go. Condition.museum Quality condition with light surface marks and wear that are consistent with genuine age, there are 2 vey light bruises, very light use & polishing. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item. 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 picture or details feel free to ask. buy with confidence as you will not be disappointed. 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. Each piece shall be individually bubble-wrapped (in excess) and doubled boxed (if deemed necessary) for shipping. 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 19,990 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 items I have for sale. I gladly offer combined postage. The last of the pictures shows a very small amount of my 750 strong collection of SAMPSON MORDAN. I will be listing these soon and are not part of this auction. ( reference only ) International buyers are always welcome to purchase. Postage outside the United Kingdom is at cost but I will only send insured and tracked please contact me before purchasing for an agreed quote. 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. Sampson Mordan & Co was present at the 1851 London Great Exhibition and at the 1922 and 1929 British Industries.

Price: 229.99 GBP

Location: tiverton, Devon

End Time: 2024-11-09T11:45:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 27.7 GBP