A rare Georgian silver porte crayon / pencil holder. HM 1821.

A rare Georgian silver porte crayon / pencil holder. HM 1821.An early silver porte crayon stamped with the assay mark for Birmingham, the letter X and maker's mark T&WS for Thomas & William Simpson. 1821 was the year they first registered their mark and the hallmark is for that year. It has a seal end cap engraved with the initials PA. In excellent condition no splits, dents or repairs. 9cm long Stock no. KT31

In very good condition- no damage to the pink /green pearl and the blade is the full length and not sloppy

Maker HG & S ( Henry Griffith & Sons )

1 inch in diameter

pencil and rule combination piece

The lid unscrews to access the scent and the base unscrews so the bottle can be taken out entirely

The silver pencil is fitted through three pairs of loops which are part of the silver frame

A very useful pair of scissors of small size so suitable for a tool tray in a box or in a standing etui

The barrels are made of domestic animal bone- the black flecking in the material being indicative of bone

A three stud stock buckle in silver with assay and maker's marks

The thimbles are tall and elegant with simple line engraving and steel caps

375 (for 9 carat gold) in a leather case

The inner sleeve is complete