Leonhardt & Steigel - Bleistift

Rare & Heavy 30g Solid Silver "Champagne Bottle" Propelling Pencil - Mercier & Co. Épernay - with Original Royal Jeweler Box (Leonhardt & Fiegel, Berlin) – c. 1890

Description:

An exceptional and highly collectible late 19th-century novelty propelling pencil (mechanical pencil), masterfully crafted in the realistic shape of a champagne bottle. This exquisite piece serves as a historical advertisement for the famous French champagne house E. Mercier & Co., Épernay.
Unlike common lighter versions of this chatelaine model, this specific piece is remarkably substantial, weighing a solid 30 grams, indicating a very robust and premium silver construction.
Key Features & Details:
• Material & Weight: Solid Silver, weighing exactly 30 grams (heavy, high-quality gauge).
• Condition: In perfect working order! The internal mechanism operates smoothly, and the writing tip extends and retracts flawlessly—a true rarity for writing instruments of this age.
• Aesthetics: The body features the detailed, crisp original label "EXTRA QUALITÉ SEC - E. Mercier & Co. Épernay".
• The Box: It comes complete with its original, authentic luxury presentation case from the renowned Prussian court jewelers Leonhardt & Fiegel (Königl. Hof-Juweliere, Berlin). The interior silk lining features the gold-gilded royal crest and maker's mark.
Dimensions & State:
• Excellent antique condition with a beautiful natural patina. No dents, no deep scratches, and no repairs.
• A premier museum-quality lot for collectors of antique silver, rare mechanical pencils, or premium wine and champagne memorabilia.