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Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil
Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very very rare 1831 solid 9-carat gold Sampson Mordan 18 hole golf course tool retailed by Asprey London For the golfer who has everything!

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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s
Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s

Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s

By Samson Mordan and Co

Located in London, GB

Mordan was co-inventor of the mechanical pencil in 1822, and in addition to pencils, Mordan & Co produced many novelty and mechanical silver items.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bottles

Materials

Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil by Sampson Mordan, London 1925
Antique 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil by Sampson Mordan, London 1925

Antique 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil by Sampson Mordan, London 1925

Located in Firenze, IT

by Sampson Mordan & Co, hallmarked for London, 1925, of plain cylindrical form, with ring terminal, length 10.3cm.

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Vintage 1920s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Service à thé Art Déco métal argenté martelé Sampson Mordan & Co LTD, circa 19th
Service à thé Art Déco métal argenté martelé Sampson Mordan & Co LTD, circa 19th

Service à thé Art Déco métal argenté martelé Sampson Mordan & Co LTD, circa 19th

By Samson Mordan and Co

Located in Paris, FR

Known primarily for their pioneering work in mechanical objects, including the invention of the propelling pencil by Sampson Mordan Sr. in the early 19th century, the firm also produ...

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil  Circa 1830-40s
Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil  Circa 1830-40s

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This Victorian mechanical pencil and dip pen is crafted in 9k yellow gold made by Sampson Mordan.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Novelty Silver 'John Bull' Telescopic Propelling Pencil S Mordan, 1880
Victorian Novelty Silver 'John Bull' Telescopic Propelling Pencil S Mordan, 1880

Victorian Novelty Silver 'John Bull' Telescopic Propelling Pencil S Mordan, 1880

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

Pulling on his top hat extends the pencil. Unmarked, but probably made by Sampson Mordan & Co.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Crucifix Propelling Pencil, Early Registered Design
Victorian Novelty Silver Crucifix Propelling Pencil, Early Registered Design

Victorian Novelty Silver Crucifix Propelling Pencil, Early Registered Design

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

The diamond shaped registration mark / system was only introduced in 1842, so this piece represents a very early registered design and would have been Sampson Mordan's first use of t...

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Bramah Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design
Victorian Novelty Silver Bramah Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design

Victorian Novelty Silver Bramah Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

Unmarked, but almost certainly by Sampson Mordan & Co, London, circa 1874 Sampson Mordan registered this design (No: 282843) on 8th June 1874 (see photo of original).

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874
Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874

Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil, Registered Design, circa 1874

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

Unmarked, but almost certainly by Sampson Mordan & Co, London, circa 1874 Sampson Mordan registered this design (No: 282844) on 8th June 1874 (see photo of original) Measures: ...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty 16-Carat Gold and Enamel Croquet Mallet Propelling Pencil
Victorian Novelty 16-Carat Gold and Enamel Croquet Mallet Propelling Pencil

Victorian Novelty 16-Carat Gold and Enamel Croquet Mallet Propelling Pencil

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A twist action to propel the pencil. By Sampson Mordan, circa 1870 Measures: Open 66 mm Closed 52 mm Weight 6.00 grams (0.19 troy ounces).

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver 'Bilboquet' Cup and Ball Game Propelling Pencil
Victorian Novelty Silver 'Bilboquet' Cup and Ball Game Propelling Pencil

Victorian Novelty Silver 'Bilboquet' Cup and Ball Game Propelling Pencil

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of a 'Bilboquet' or Cup and Ball game.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century 9-Carat Gravity Drop Perpetual Calendar Propelling Pencil
Early 20th Century 9-Carat Gravity Drop Perpetual Calendar Propelling Pencil

Early 20th Century 9-Carat Gravity Drop Perpetual Calendar Propelling Pencil

By S. Mordan & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

By S Mordan & Co, circa 1920 Measures: Open 110 mm Closed 73 mm In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order Weight 23.50 Grams (0.76 troy ounces).

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Early 20th Century English George V More Desk Accessories

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver Gilt Faith Hope & Charity Propelling Pencil, circa 1850
Victorian Novelty Silver Gilt Faith Hope & Charity Propelling Pencil, circa 1850

Victorian Novelty Silver Gilt Faith Hope & Charity Propelling Pencil, circa 1850

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver gilt Propelling Pencil made in the form of an anchor/cross/heart (the symbols of Faith, Hope and Charity) with engraved decoration and attached suspen...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

George IV Antique Silver Combined Propelling Pencil & Pen, 1825
George IV Antique Silver Combined Propelling Pencil & Pen, 1825

George IV Antique Silver Combined Propelling Pencil & Pen, 1825

By Sampson Modan & Gabriel Riddle

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

Fully hallmarked for Sampson Mordan & Gabriel Riddle, London, 1825 Also stamped: S.

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Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Large 9 Carat Gold and Enamel Gravity Drop Propelling Pencil
Early 20th Century Large 9 Carat Gold and Enamel Gravity Drop Propelling Pencil

Early 20th Century Large 9 Carat Gold and Enamel Gravity Drop Propelling Pencil

By S. Mordan & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine quality early 20th century 9-carat gold and enamel propelling pencil with push button "Gravity Drop" opening mechanism, the plain cylindrical body with integral swivellin...

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20th Century English George V More Desk Accessories

Materials

9k Gold

Art Deco 1930s 17.4g 9K Yellow Gold Sampson & Mordan Mechanical Pencil
Art Deco 1930s 17.4g 9K Yellow Gold Sampson & Mordan Mechanical Pencil

Art Deco 1930s 17.4g 9K Yellow Gold Sampson & Mordan Mechanical Pencil

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

Sampson Mordan is famed for patenting the first mechanical pencil and was a prolific maker of quality pieces.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tennis Racquet Propelling Pencil Pendant, Sampson Mordan & Co, 1880
Yellow Gold Tennis Racquet Propelling Pencil Pendant, Sampson Mordan & Co, 1880

Yellow Gold Tennis Racquet Propelling Pencil Pendant, Sampson Mordan & Co, 1880

Located in London, GB

A yellow gold tennis racquet propelling pencil pendant, Sampson Mordan & Co, 1880 This fun Victorian novelty item featuring an realistically modeled gold strings is a fully function...

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Antique 1880s British Retro More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil
Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this very very rare 1831 solid 9-carat gold Sampson Mordan 18 hole golf course tool retailed by Asprey London For the go...

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian More Dining and ...

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

20thC English Art Deco Solid Silver Desk Set & Mechanical Pencil, London c.1936
20thC English Art Deco Solid Silver Desk Set & Mechanical Pencil, London c.1936

20thC English Art Deco Solid Silver Desk Set & Mechanical Pencil, London c.1936

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The initials “KS” are applied on the lid. Notably, the pencil rests were made by Samson Mordan and the base was made by Asprey & Co, potentially on commission.

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20th Century British Other Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

A late 19th century 10ct gold Mordan and Co. sliding fob pencil, English c 1890
A late 19th century 10ct gold Mordan and Co. sliding fob pencil, English c 1890

A late 19th century 10ct gold Mordan and Co. sliding fob pencil, English c 1890

Located in Central England, GB

This very fine example of a gold sliding pencil was produced by the top English pen and pencil manufacturer Mordan and Co and bears their name on its stem with the factory arrow mark...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Silver S. Mordan Novelty Mr. Pickwick Dickens Character Propelling Pencil
Silver S. Mordan Novelty Mr. Pickwick Dickens Character Propelling Pencil

Silver S. Mordan Novelty Mr. Pickwick Dickens Character Propelling Pencil

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Sampson Mordan Senior was born in 1790 and patented his ever-pointed propelling pencil on 20th December 1822.

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Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Hand-Colored Victorian Woodcut of Melbourne’s Samuel Mullens Library, 1889
Hand-Colored Victorian Woodcut of Melbourne’s Samuel Mullens Library, 1889

Hand-Colored Victorian Woodcut of Melbourne’s Samuel Mullens Library, 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

The inclusion of promotional signage, such as the advertisement for "Mordan's Pencils," adds an authentic commercial element, underscoring the library's role as a social and cultural...

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Antique 1880s English Prints

Materials

Paper

Victorian Novelty Silver Butter Knife Propelling Pencil, by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Victorian Novelty Silver Butter Knife Propelling Pencil, by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Victorian Novelty Silver Butter Knife Propelling Pencil, by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

By Sampson Mordan & Co, circa 1882. Also stamped with a diamond registration mark for 3rd August 1882.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Samson Mordan Victorian Sterling Silver Draftsman Pencil Holder and Ruler
Samson Mordan Victorian Sterling Silver Draftsman Pencil Holder and Ruler

Samson Mordan Victorian Sterling Silver Draftsman Pencil Holder and Ruler

By Samson Mordan and Co

Located in London, GB

Samson Mordan Victorian Sterling silver draftsman pencil holder and ruler, circa 1890 Wonderful novelty pencil holder, which can be used as a ruler for measurements upto 7 inches an...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George IV Hallmarked Silver Sliding Propelling Pencil by S Mordan, London, 1824
George IV Hallmarked Silver Sliding Propelling Pencil by S Mordan, London, 1824

George IV Hallmarked Silver Sliding Propelling Pencil by S Mordan, London, 1824

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very early George IV Sampson Mordan patent hallmarked silver sliding propelling pencil with reeded body and fixed plain finial.

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Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Oversized Telescopic Propelling Pencil
Victorian Silver Oversized Telescopic Propelling Pencil

Victorian Silver Oversized Telescopic Propelling Pencil

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An unusual Victorian silver oversized four-drawer telescopic propelling pencil of plain cylindrical form with attached suspension ring.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Rare Victorian Novelty, Silver Telescopic Propelling Pencil
Rare Victorian Novelty, Silver Telescopic Propelling Pencil

Rare Victorian Novelty, Silver Telescopic Propelling Pencil

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

Unmarked but almost certainly by Sampson Mordan, c1870. 100 mm open. 57 mm closed.

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Cased Pair Victorian Novelty Silver Duelling Pistol Propelling Pencils
Cased Pair Victorian Novelty Silver Duelling Pistol Propelling Pencils

Cased Pair Victorian Novelty Silver Duelling Pistol Propelling Pencils

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine and rare pair of Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencils made in the form of Percussion Dueling Pistols, the trigger guards sliding to extend the pencil.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Art Deco Gold "Perpetual Calendar" Pencil
Art Deco Gold "Perpetual Calendar" Pencil

Art Deco Gold "Perpetual Calendar" Pencil

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An antique propelling pencil by Mordan. It dates from the early 20th Century, with machine-turned details and an enamelled perpetual calendar (!!!)

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver Telescopic Champagne Bottle Propelling Pencil
Victorian Novelty Silver Telescopic Champagne Bottle Propelling Pencil

Victorian Novelty Silver Telescopic Champagne Bottle Propelling Pencil

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

Larmandier Bernier is one of the top Terroirs in Champagne and is an unusual label to see on a Novelty Champagne Bottle Pencil. By Sampson Mordan & Co, c1880. 97 mm open. 48 m...

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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Sterling, Shagreen & Ivory Letter Opener by Asprey
Art Deco Sterling, Shagreen & Ivory Letter Opener by Asprey

Art Deco Sterling, Shagreen & Ivory Letter Opener by Asprey

Located in New York, NY

The interior of the handle is fitted with a sterling silver propelling pencil by Sampson Mordan. Mordan (1790-1843) was a famed British silversmith and a co-inventor of the first pat...

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Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Crystal Palace Great Exhibition Commemorative Aide Memoire
Victorian Silver Crystal Palace Great Exhibition Commemorative Aide Memoire

Victorian Silver Crystal Palace Great Exhibition Commemorative Aide Memoire

By Cronin & Wheeler

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

Slight damage to one of the leather pencil retaining loops. The Mordan and Co. propelling pencil may not be original but fits perfectly.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver & Enamel Champagne Bottle Propelling Pencil, circa 1880
Victorian Novelty Silver & Enamel Champagne Bottle Propelling Pencil, circa 1880

Victorian Novelty Silver & Enamel Champagne Bottle Propelling Pencil, circa 1880

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian novelty silver and enamel telescopic propelling pencil made in the form of a champagne bottle, with distinctive yellow enamel label for Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Cham...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Located in Rotterdam, NL

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Count Owned Asprey 24ct Gold Green Crocodile Leather 7 Piece Desk Set
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Count Owned Asprey 24ct Gold Green Crocodile Leather 7 Piece Desk Set

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

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Mordan Pencil For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mordan pencil available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and gold, every mordan pencil was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mordan pencil, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mordan pencil bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mordan pencil that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sampson Mordan & Co., S. Mordan & Co. and Asprey International Limited produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mordan Pencil?

A mordan pencil can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $768, while the lowest priced sells for $373 and the highest can go for as much as $3,755.