This Sampson Mordan Silver pencil is a very early one. It bears a clear stamp:
'Sampson Mordan & Co Makers and Patentees'
This particular stamp was used between 1830 and 1845 when the last three words were dropped.
The pencil is in excellent condition, the pattern consists of wavy lines interspersed with four groups of fluted lines with raised dots.
The pencil is 11 cm. in length with an amethyst stone set into the finial.
Sampson Mordan pencils are of the highest quality and are extremely collectable. Early items, such as this, are much sought after.