Antique gold and diamond collapsible pencil
Antique gold and diamond collapsible pencil
A Victorian collapsible gold pencil pendant overlayed with rose diamond and emerald tendrils of foliate design, in sterling silver and 18k
Pencil pendants were fashionable accessories during the nineteenth century, when portable writing instruments were prized for their convenience and often worn on chatelaines or suspended from chains alongside scissors, scent bottles, and sewing tools. In the style sometimes referred to as a “magic pencil,” this example features a clever mechanism that extends and retracts the writing tip by pulling the ring at the back. Concealed within its ornamental case, the pencil combines practical utility with decorative craftsmanship, reflecting the Victorian fascination with ingenious personal accessories.
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- Dimensions1.75 in
- Weight14.5 grams
- SKUZ32619