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Rare Large Antique Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Dip Pen C1880 Antique 14g
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Rare Large Antique Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Dip Pen C1880 Antique 14g

19th century
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A rare Victorian antique sterling silver dip pen. It is marked Mordan & Co. and I would date it to c1880. The nib is marked WM MITCHELL'S PEDIGREE ROUND-HAND ENGLAND. It has been superbly designed being and is in superb condition being free from dings and repairs. It measures approx. 7 inches (17.6cm) long excluding the steel nip and weighs 36 gram excluding the nib A very unusual rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Silver Dip Pen to the Victorian era.

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A rare Victorian antique sterling silver dip pen. It is marked Mordan & Co. and I would date it to c1880. The nib is marked WM MITCHELL'S PEDIGREE ROUND-HAND ENGLAND. It has been superbly designed being and is in superb condition being free from dings and repairs. It measures approx. 7 inches (17.6cm) long excluding the steel nip and weighs 36 gram excluding the nib A very unusual rare piece.

Antiques over 100 years old shipped to the USA are now Tariff Free as of 25th July 2026.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Silver Dip Pen to the Victorian era.

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SA1229137
Dealers Internal Ref
384/43/69
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A Victorian sterling silver dip pen featuring a spiral fluted barrel and a metal writing nib.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver dip pen featuring a spiral fluted barrel and a metal writing nib.

Rare Large Antique Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Dip Pen C1880 Antique 14g

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A Victorian sterling silver dip pen featuring a spiral fluted barrel and a metal writing nib.
RARE LARGE ANTIQUE SAMPSON MORDAN STERLING SILVER DIP PEN c1880 ANTIQUE 14g
Ref: SA1229137
A Victorian sterling silver dip pen featuring a spiral fluted barrel and a metal writing nib.
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Dip pens gained widespread popularity in the nineteenth century, replacing quill pens following the mass manufacture of steel nibs. Sterling silver versions were produced as luxury desktop items, crafted by notable silversmiths to signify status and refinement during the Victorian era.

These pens typically feature a solid sterling silver barrel shaped through engine turning, fluting, or hand chasing. A metal mechanism or collar at the tip secures replaceable steel or gold nibs into place.

Authenticity is determined by examining British silver hallmarks, which include the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and makers initials such as S.M for Sampson Mordan. The weight and precision of the fluted decoration also indicate period craftsmanship.

Position the pen alongside a leather blotter, vintage inkwell, or brass stationery rack on an executive desk or library table to create an authentic dark academia or traditional office aesthetic.

Clean the silver barrel gently using a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish without stripping natural patination. Ensure the nib holder remains dry after use to prevent corrosion or metal degradation.
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