Description
Victorian Solid Silver Rowlands Dip Pen Purple Stone C1880
A beautifully crafted Victorian novelty dip pen, finely decorated with an engraved floral design and fitted with a purple shield-shaped stone terminal. This elegant writing implement reflects the high level of craftsmanship typical of late 19th-century desk accessories and would have been both a practical and decorative object.
- Item: Victorian Silver Dip Pen
- Maker: Rowlands
- Origin: England
- Material: Solid Silver (tested)
- Hallmarks:
-None present, as commonly found on Victorian writing instruments
-Silver tested and confirmed
- Dimensions:
-Length: approximately 14.1 cm
- Total Weight: 15 grams
This finely decorated dip pen displays elegant floral engraving along the shaft, complemented by a richly coloured purple shield-shaped stone at the terminal. The removable nib section reflects traditional Victorian design, while the overall form and detailing suggest a high-quality personal desk accessory.
Whether displayed or used, this piece represents the charm and refinement of Victorian writing culture and would make a fine addition to a collection of antique silver or writing instruments.
The piece is marked Rowlands, a name associated with quality writing instruments of the period. As is typical for Victorian pens and pencils, no silver hallmarks are present, however the metal has been tested and confirmed as solid silver.
The dip pen section is removable. The opposite end terminates in a decorative stone; it is uncertain whether this end originally housed a pencil mechanism or was intended purely as a finial, which has been taken into account in the description and pricing.
Condition
Good antique condition for its age.
-Visible signs of age and use
-Light dents and surface tarnish consistent with age
-No splits or repairs observed
The pen would benefit from a gentle clean, though it presents well overall and retains an attractive, honest patina.
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