Collectible Sterling Silver Retractable Pencil Holder by Samuel Mordan & Co. – London 1916 – 10.8g

This is a beautifully crafted Edwardian-era sterling silver retractable pencil holder, made by the renowned firm Samuel Mordan & Co., pioneers of the mechanical pencil.

The piece features intricate scroll engraving, a suspension loop for wearing or attaching to a chatelaine, and sharp hallmarks including the lion passant (sterling silver), leopards head (London), and the 1916 date letter.

A genuine collectors item, this piece blends historical significance, fine craftsmanship, and functionality. A rare find thats ideal for antique lovers, writing instrument enthusiasts, or silver collectors.

Please see photos for condition and detail.

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A little about Samuel Mordan 

He is actually credited as the inventor of the first patented mechanical pencil.

In 1822, he filed a British patent with his partner John Isaac Hawkins for a pencil with an internal mechanism that allowed the lead to be extended as it wore downwhat we now recognize as a mechanical or propelling pencil. Shortly after, Mordan began manufacturing them under his own name, and S. Mordan & Co. became synonymous with high-quality silver and gold mechanical pencils throughout the 19th century.

They produced everything from simple retractables to ornate novelty designsmany now highly collectible, especially when hallmarked and in working condition like yours.

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