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Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury - FALL 2026
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Lot 275

S. Mordan & Co. 15K Gold Retractable Fountain Pen & Pencil

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: S. Mordan & Co. (England)
Marking(s); notes: manufacturer's imprint, marking(s)
Materials: 15K gold, agate, pencil lead
Dimensions (H, W, D): 3.5"h, .25"w, .25"d
Additional Information: The pen/pencil features an engine-turned cylindrical barrel with ornate foliate sliding bands. One slider extends a fountain pen, the other extends the propelling pencil sleeve. Terminal features a decorative chalice-style engraved white hard stone finial that functions as a wax seal. 

 

Very good, item has not been cleaned or disassembled, both writing instruments are in usable condition, pen requires some force to extend/retract


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