Pocket Pencil Neo-Louis XVI, silver silver, brown wood, France, 19th century
521 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 43062
This late 19th-century French pocket pencil is an example of refined personal accessories, crafted from decorative silver, metal, and wood with a graphite core. The slender, flat construction was designed for convenient storage in a waistcoat pocket, notebook, or evening bag. The silver case features finely chased relief decoration with neoclassical motifs—laurel wreaths, garlands, and ribbons—typical of the Neo-Louis XVI style that dominated French historicism in the late 1800s. The warm, honey-brown wooden pencil body is finished with a silver-toned cap, creating a harmonious ensemble. The hand-finished details reflect the artisanal craftsmanship of French goldsmiths of the era. The overall condition is very good, with a deep, natural patina and authentic micro-dents on the silver—subtle marks that attest to the object's age and authenticity.Within this miniature form is the story of an age when details spoke of status and refined taste. The petite pencil, tucked into its relief-adorned case, evokes scenes of ballroom evenings and journeys where notes were quickly entered in dance cards and diaries. The patinated silver quietly tells of hands that
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Height1.2 cm
Length10 cm
Dimension details
Length10 cm
Height1.2 cm
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