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Silver antique telescoping mechanical pencil (porte-mine) dating from circa 1890–1910, designed as a chatelaine pendant with hand-engraved Victorian floral motifs, closed length 5 cm and extended length 7 cm, 0.5 cm in diameter, weight about 5 g, in good working condition.
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An exquisite collector's item: an antique telescoping mechanical pencil (porte-mine), crafted in the ornate style of the late Victorian / Art Nouveau era.
This elegant accessory was designed to be worn as a pendant on a watch chain (fob) or attached to a lady's chatelaine. The cylindrical body features intricate, hand-engraved floral and foliate motifs, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the period. It retains a beautiful natural patina that highlights its antique character.
Type: Retractable Mechanical Pencil / Chatelaine Pendant.
Material: Silver (most likely Sterling or 800 silver; hallmarks may be present on the suspension ring or barrel).
Decoration: Finely hand-engraved with Victorian floral scrolls.
Mechanism: Telescoping/Extending. Equipped with a suspension ring for hanging on a chain.
Period: Circa 1890 - 1910.
Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and patina. The mechanism is [functional]. (Please see photos for details).
Closed Length: [5 cm]
Extended Length: 7 cm
Weight: 5 gr
An exquisite collector's item: an antique telescoping mechanical pencil (porte-mine), crafted in the ornate style of the late Victorian / Art Nouveau era.
This elegant accessory was designed to be worn as a pendant on a watch chain (fob) or attached to a lady's chatelaine. The cylindrical body features intricate, hand-engraved floral and foliate motifs, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the period. It retains a beautiful natural patina that highlights its antique character.
Type: Retractable Mechanical Pencil / Chatelaine Pendant.
Material: Silver (most likely Sterling or 800 silver; hallmarks may be present on the suspension ring or barrel).
Decoration: Finely hand-engraved with Victorian floral scrolls.
Mechanism: Telescoping/Extending. Equipped with a suspension ring for hanging on a chain.
Period: Circa 1890 - 1910.
Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and patina. The mechanism is [functional]. (Please see photos for details).
Closed Length: [5 cm]
Extended Length: 7 cm
Weight: 5 gr
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Unknown
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
0.5 cm
Length
5 cm
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