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Rare Antique Silver Pen Wipe
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Rare Antique Silver Pen Wipe

1900 - 1920
Description

A rare solid sterling silver pen wipe, fashioned as a pig on a dark green shamrock base.

The cast pig is hallmarked for Chester 1909 with the maker's mark of Sampson Mordan & Co. The stalk of the shamrock is also hallmarked. The shamrock has six layers of felt and whilst there are a few ink marks on the top layer and small tear on one side, it is in a lovely condition.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 6.5cm

Height: 2.5cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Pen Wipe to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1176808
Dealers Internal Reference
C819
Description
A rare solid sterling silver pen wipe, fashioned as a pig on a dark green shamrock base.

The cast pig is hallmarked for Chester 1909 with the maker's mark of Sampson Mordan & Co. The stalk of the shamrock is also hallmarked.

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The shamrock has six layers of felt and whilst there are a few ink marks on the top layer and small tear on one side, it is in a lovely condition.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. An antique silver pig finial mounted on stacked dark green clover-shaped felt pads.
fig 1. Rare Antique Silver Pen Wipe

Dimensions:

Diameter: 6.5cm

Height: 2.5cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers - if you would prefer not to use the eBay Global Shipping Programme, please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Pen Wipe to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176808
Dealers Internal Ref
C819
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I An antique silver pig finial mounted on stacked dark green clover-shaped felt pads.

Rare Antique Silver Pen Wipe

Archive II An antique silver pig finial mounted on stacked dark green clover-shaped felt pads. View II
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Archive V An antique silver pig finial mounted on stacked dark green clover-shaped felt pads. View V
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An antique silver pig finial mounted on stacked dark green clover-shaped felt pads.
Rare Antique Silver Pen Wipe
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An antique silver pig finial mounted on stacked dark green clover-shaped felt pads.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Wool Felt
  • ColourSilver, Dark Green
  • MotifsPig finial, Clover felt layers, Cast animal sculpture
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian solid sterling silver pen wipe serves as a desk accessory in a gentleman's library. The piece consists of a cast silver pig finial mounted on stacked dark green clover-shaped wool felt pads. The detailed animal sculpture stands on six layers of felt, showing minor ink marks on the top layer and a small tear on one side. The silver elements bear a Chester 1909 hallmark alongside the maker's mark of Sampson Mordan & Co. Measuring 2.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep, the object sits on an office desk for everyday use as a decorative writing accessory. The portable scale allows placement on any study desk, writing table, or shelf. The combination of bright metal and dark green fabric introduces traditional Edwardian desk styling to a home workspace.

FAQs

Pen wipes were functional desk accessories during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, designed to clean excess ink and debris from dip pen nibs to prevent blotted manuscripts.

These items typically feature cast sterling silver or electroplated metal handles and finials attached to stacked layers of wool felt, cloth, or bristle brushes.

Authentic period pieces generally display hallmark or maker stamps on the metal finial, alongside hand-stitched or central screw fittings securing the original fibrous felt layers.

Position the object alongside modern stationery on a home office desk, or display it within a curated collection of small silver novelties on a bookshelf.

Keep the object in a dry environment to avoid moth damage to the felt, and gently polish the silver element with a dry microfibre cloth without saturating the fabric beneath.
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