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Representative Sampling of
Victorian Writing Instruments

Representative Sampling of Victorian Pencils


Victorian Dip Pens

Marshall - Dip pens

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Victorian Dip Pen/Pencil Combos

DIPJ287
DIP287

Sterling Silver "push" dip pen and pencil combination. Pushing the far end of taper with finial exposes the pencil which is in working order, pulling the end back out retracts pencil inside case. Pushing second section extends the dip pen and pulling it retracts the dip pen into the case. Measures 6.5 inches long. Elegant script monogram: FEC. Marked: D.R.G.M. ANG Sterling Very good condition
$325
VIC96
Victorian Pencil - VIC96
Combination Dip Pen and Pencil - Dual sliders extend dip pen on one end, a pencil on opposite end. Made of bone. Measures 4 inches closed and 6 inches with both ends extended. Pencil end uses VS 1.5mm dia leads. Very unusual design and in very good condition.
$125
VIC101
Dip Pen/Pencil - VIC101
Mordan, England - 9ct solid gold combination dip pen and pencil, dual slide mechanism, smooth finish, Measures 3 7/8 inches long closed and 4.75 inches fully extended. One shallow ding on side just below the slider buttons in closed position. Pencil uses VS 1.5mm diameter leads. Nib not included. With the exception of the ding noted above, very good condition.
$175


Victorian Writing

Marshall Pencils

Collectible Pencils
by John Marshall

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VIC58
Victorian Pencil - VIC58
MORDAN ivory slider pencil, measures 2 3/8 inches closed, 3.25 inches fully extended. Uses 2.0mm dia leads. Hairline crack about 7/8 inches coming off pencil end, some spots of discoloration on the ivory as noted in scan. Excellent S Mordan imprint.
$35
VIC89
Victorian Pencil - VIC89
Victorian Extender Pencil, gold filled, contrast engraving patterns on top and bottom sections. Top is engraved chevrons, lower section is engraved checkerboard pattern. Twist to extend and retract pencil. Measures 2.5 inches closed and 3 3/8 inches fully extended. There is a shallow ding at point end, otherwise very good. Uses VS 1.5mm diameter leads.
$40
VIC92
Victorian Pencil - VIC92
Victorian wood bellows pencils - looks just like the old bellows used to fan the fire, however this one does not bellow! Measures 2 inches long, twist to extend and retract VS 1.5mm diameter leads. Small hole at top to put a chain through.
$75
VIC97
Victorian Pencil - VIC97
Sterling Silver Dropper Pencil - Faceted sterling pencil's center section is a perpetual calendar, the numbers and letters for days of the week are all enameled in royal blue. Pushing the button at top of pencil drops the pencil, pushing the button again when pencil is inverted drops the pencil back into the barrel. Measures 2.5 inches long. Very good condition.
$160
VIC98
Victorian Pencil - VIC98
Three Color Slider Pencil - Sterling Silver pencil with triple sliders for using 3 different colors of VS 1.5mm dia lead. The slider buttons are a deep purple jewel. Faceted barrel with ring. Measures 2.5 inches closed and 3.25 inches fully extended. Very good condition.
$200
VIC99
Victorian Pencil - VIC99
This very small gold filled Victorian pencil has a fixed ring at end and measures just 1.5 inches long. Smooth finish shows no dings or dents. Twist case to extend and retract leads. Uses VS 1.5mm dia leads. Very good condition.
$40
VIC106
Victorian Telescoping Pencil - Pointer VIC106
Victorian Telescoping Pencil - Pointer. This is one of my favorite Victorian era pieces, creativity at it's very best! Probably nickel plated finish, it's bright shining silver colored. Cable twist case, large ring at the end. Pencil at the other end uses 2.0mm dia leads. It's big when closed, but even bigger extended! Closed: 7 inches and about a half inch diameter. Fully extended it pulls out and out and out some more to a full 24 inches, yes two full feet long! It's in very nice condition and definitely qualifies as an unusual dual duty writing instrument.
$100
VIC108
VIC108
Fluted pencil case in silver plate, ringtop, ferrule is marked Made in England and W Lead. Twist to extend and retract 1.9mm diameter leads. Measures 3 5/8 inches long. Shows some light plating wear.
$25
VIC112
VIC112
Victorian fluted propelling pencil with ringtop, silver plated, measures 3.5 inches long. Twist to propel 2.6mm marking style lead. Marked on ferrule "England W Lead". Very light pitting in deep recesses on fluting. No dings or dents.
$25
VIC113
VIC113
Victorian propelling pencil with ringtop, silver plated, measures 3 3/8 inches long. Twist to propel 2.0mm diameter leads. Beautiful engraved pattern on case, nice beaded detailing at ferrule and top of pencil. Plating wear to just the top of pencil where ringtop is, small ding near ferrule end.
$25
VIC122
VIC122
AW Faber (marked AWF) Cedar Pencil ringtop case, chrome plated barleycorn finish. Measures 2.5 inches. Slider ring extends and retracts woodcase cedar pencil inside. Initials hand engraved at top: WAC in a series of little dots. Medallion attached, side one reads: Victory 1905 & ship embossed, side two reads: From B.F.S.S. Nelson Centenary Containing Victory Copper E.R. VII.
$25
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VIC123
Victorian Pencil - VIC123
Telescoping Victorian era pencil, ca. late 1800s Victorian Pencil in gold filled metal. Delicate engraving on each panel. Bright ruby red "jewel" in the top. Measures 2.5 inches closed and 3 3/8 inches when fully extended. Uses VS 1.5mm leads. There are a several shallow dents in the end of pencil extension which do not affect function, overall very nice and a sweet little pencil.
$25
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VIC124
VIC124
AW Faber (marked AWF) Cedar Pencil ringtop case, chrome plated barleycorn finish. Measures 2.5 inches. Slider ring extends and retracts woodcase cedar pencil inside. Initials hand engraved at top: WAC in a series of little dots. Medallion attached, side one reads: Victory 1905 & ship embossed, side two reads: From B.F.S.S. Nelson Centenary Containing Victory Copper E.R. VII.
$25


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