Working Bloodstone Slide Pencil

An antique English 9 carat gold (tests thereabouts, may be gold cased in parts) slide pencil, with beautifully engraved decoration and bloodstone end that unscrews to reveal a reservoir for spare lead.

Lovely quality, so collectible & ready to use!

CONDITION: All original and very good. Slight signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

DEFECTS: None.

DATE/MARKS: 19th Century. Not marked.

DIMENSIONS: 3 ½ inches long when closed, 4 ½ inches long when extended

WEIGHT: Approx. 10.8 grams..