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Posted 10 months ago
Hems303
(49 items)
These are part of my collection and are all; either solid Gold or Sterling Silver with no plated or rolled examples; with exception of the dip pen/mother-of-pearl letter opener in the third tray, and obviously the last photo contents which are the increasingly hard to find matched refills. Most of the pencils or pencil/pen "combo's" are hallmarked and made by Sampson Mordan or Gabriel Riddle. If there are any requests; I can focus on individual items and post better close-up's and individual Stats, History & Background. Anyway hope you enjoy! Thanks for looking, and keep on collecting!
PencilsThe modern pencil was born in 16th-century England, where, in Cumbria, a ma…
Victorian EraThe Victorian Era, named after the prosperous and peaceful reign of England…
This has been re-posted (thanks Hunter) on recovery following deletion. All comments wellcome! :)
Hi officialfuel
Thanks for the "love" again :)
Much appreciated!
Thanks scandinavian_pieces! It's good to "be back", and to "see" you too. And thanks for the "love" inky!
Many thanks Hedgewalker :)
the contents of this box gives me goose-bumps,....really beautiful!
Budek; glad you like the post :) Thanks for the "love it", and thanks to BELLIN68 & toolate2!
Thanks petey!
Thanks blunderbuss2 for the "love it" :) and see a further comment I have put up on your Asa Waters post (this post is highly recommended if you are into antique pistols)
mustangtony thanks for your usual very kind support! Much appreciated
Here is a link to my CW Post dealing with Lead Refills for Antique propelling pencils, especially Mordan examples:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/75513-sampson-mordan-lead-refills-for-gold-and-s