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Rare Large Victorian Novelty Silver Boot Scraper Pen Wipe Sampson Mordan & Co.
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Rare Large Victorian Novelty Silver Boot Scraper Pen Wipe Sampson Mordan & Co.

19th century
For Sale by The Fancy Fox
Description

A fine quality, rare Victorian silver pen and ruler wipe, modelled as a traditional boot scraper with hinged handles to either side. Set on its original leather base. Manufactured by Sampson Mordan & Co., the well known masters of high quality small Victorian collectable silver pieces. Hallmarked for London 1898 and lion passant marks to the handles also.

A larger example than many, it measures 8cm (3 1/8") wide and 2.5cm (1") high. 

In excellent condition with no damage, or repair. Minor rubbing to the edge of the hallmarks. The leather base shows minor handling wear but the bristles remain in excellent order. 

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The Fancy Fox has dated this Victorian Silver Pen Wipe to the Victorian era.

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RA1104
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Description
A fine quality, rare Victorian silver pen and ruler wipe, modelled as a traditional boot scraper with hinged handles to either side. Set on its original leather base. Manufactured by Sampson Mordan & Co., the well known masters of high quality small Victorian collectable silver pieces. Hallmarked for London 1898 and lion passant marks to the handles also.
fig 1. An antique Victorian sterling silver novelty pen wipe in the form of a miniature boot scraper with black bristles.
fig 1. Rare Large Victorian Novelty Silver Boot Scraper Pen Wipe Sampson Mordan & Co.

A larger example than many, it measures 8cm (3 1/8") wide and 2.5cm (1") high. 

In excellent condition with no damage, or repair. Minor rubbing to the edge of the hallmarks. The leather base shows minor handling wear but the bristles remain in excellent order. 

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Victorian Silver Pen Wipe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214922
Dealers Internal Ref
RA1104
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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An antique Victorian sterling silver novelty pen wipe in the form of a miniature boot scraper with black bristles.
Rare Large Victorian Novelty Silver Boot Scraper Pen Wipe Sampson Mordan & Co.
Ref: SA1214922
An antique Victorian sterling silver novelty pen wipe in the form of a miniature boot scraper with black bristles.
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, pen wipes were functional writing desk accessories designed to remove surplus ink from steel nibs, frequently fashioned into playful or novelty shapes such as miniature domestic items.

These items typically feature a solid silver or silver-plated structure enclosing tightly packed natural bristles, horsehair, or stacked layers of absorbent cloth.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarks detailing the makers mark, silver purity mark, assay town mark, and date letter, accompanied by natural signs of historical usage on the base and bristle frame.

An antique silver pen wipe can be displayed on an office desk, styled within a bookcase display, or positioned alongside modern stationery accessories to add historical interest.

Polishing should be restricted to the silver casing using a soft, non-abrasive silver cloth while taking care to keep liquids away from the natural bristles and base.
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