Dating to circa 1920s, this antique mechanical propelling pencil is crafted in solid sterling silver, with the slender body beautifully decorated in a fine engine-turned geometric pattern.

FABULOUS FIND | ART DECO STERLING SILVER PROPELLING PENCIL.

Now THIS is a fabulous piece of 1920s Art Deco sophistication!

Dating to circa 1920s, this antique mechanical propelling pencil is crafted in solid sterling silver, with the slender body beautifully decorated in a fine engine-turned geometric pattern — wonderfully typical of the crisp, refined designs of the Art Deco period.

The pencil retains its elegant pocket clip and original mechanical propelling action, making it both a beautiful antique object and a wonderfully stylish piece of writing history. These were the sort of luxurious everyday accessories made to slip into a your pocket, handbag or writing case.

VALUE NOTE: Comparable antique sterling silver propelling pencils can be offered online in the region of $250 ( R4000) and $300 ( R4800 ), depending on maker, condition and decoration.
CONDITION NOTE: The pencil will need to be fitted with the correct-size lead before use.

Measurements :The pencil with a length of 13 cm x 1cm wide at widest point.The pencil with a weight of 18.2 grams .