Fully hallmarked for the year 1900 this beautiful sterling silver pencil pendant is a fine collector's piece, and an all round exquisite example of Victorian craftsmanship.
With every inch intricately engraved and embossed in feminine floral detailing this miniature pencil might have been worn on a Victorian lady's chatelaine or guard chain but she is now a necklace pendant that you can adore and wear daily. Fully functioning, she is as pretty as she is practical!
The top of this lovely silver pencil is set with an amethyst seal stone and a sliding ring pushes up and down to retract the detachable silver nozzle that holds the pencil lead. A sliding reeded collar at the top has a heavy duty silver jump ring all ready to attach to your favourite necklace chain!
Perfect for layering with other antique pendants, this beautiful piece will make a unique gift for a writer friend or loved one!
MATERIALS: Sterling silver
GEMSTONES: amethyst (Presidium tested), 7.5mm diameter
MEASUREMENTS: retracted the pencil measures 2-1/4" (5.5cm), open it measures 3" (7.5cm), the jump ring is 7.3mm diameter
HALLMARKS: pencil 'lion passant' for sterling, 'anchor' for Birmingham, date letter 'a' for 1900 and makers mark 'T.H.W' for Thomas Henry Vale a silversmith located in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. Jump ring 'lion passant'
WEIGHT: 6.5 grams
DATE: dated 1900, Victorian
CONDITION: in very, very good condition with the engraved detailing still crisp and fresh, it retracts with ease and the nozzle screws off to insert the pencil lead and screws back tightly. Chain not included.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery that is special and each piece is hand selected by us for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone! All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned and polished and ready for you to wear and enjoy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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BUYING A GIFT? - all items will arrive gift wrapped in a Mercy Madge custom jewellery box.
LAYAWAY? - we offer a free layaway plan on any item over £150. A 25% deposit will secure and reserve the item for you with the balance due in 60 days. If you would like to place an item on layaway, please send us a message and we will assist in setting this up for you.
Materials: Sterling Silver, Amethyst.