S. Mordan were primarily pencil case manufacturers although their catalogue for 1898 featured penholders, toothpicks, nibs, pen cutters and inkstands.
Sampson Mordan Pencils - Page 2
Ref. 1160
Silver Mordan Populist pencil, no dings, bruises or scratches, good mechanism, marked both 'Mordan & Co.' and 'sterling', length 100mm, circa 1898, (excellent). Sold
Ref. 694
Sampson Mordan silver combination pen and pencil, pen and pencil split slide mechanisms good, screw off finial conceals a lead reserve, green and brown flecked seal stone, fully hallmarked, date mark unclear, engraved " HUNT & ROSKELL" - retailer, no dings, bruises or scratches, circa 1850s, (very good). Sold
Ref. 632
Mordan gold combination pen & pencil, lead reserve, engraved "FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE KATESGROVE BIBLE CLASS NOV. 1879", marked with the Mordan trademark arrow, no dings, bruises or marks, English. Sold
Ref. 599
A three stage gold telescopic pencil and dip pen combination, ring top, two slide actions, probably Mordan, no dings, bruises or dents, good mechanisms, circa 1898, (very good). Sold
Ref. 368
Silver slide pencil with an ornate gothic style, unmarked but similar to those made by Mordan, hexagonal finial set with a yellow stone and concealing a lead reserve, ribbed barrel and extending section, no dings or bruises, (excellent). Sold
Ref. 383
Mordan Silver Dropper Pencil, engraved advertisement 'MITRE METAL POLISH' on one side and 'MITRE BOOT POLISH' on the opposite side. Chester hallmark with an unclear date letter, one small mark to the barrel, brass nozzle section, circa 1920, (good). Sold
Ref. 426
Mordan 9crt large dropper pencil, round barrel with barley pattern, clear maker's marks, good mechanism, one small ding on the side of the button, English, (very good). Sold
Ref. 577
A dropper pencil in 9crt gold, good mechanism, no maker's marks but similar to Mordan examples, a couple of very small dings, circa 1920, (very good). Sold