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MARK OF SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., LONDON, 1892
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A VICTORIAN SILVER RULER
MARK OF SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., LONDON, 1892
Engraved with imperial and metric units; together with a silver-mounted tortoiseshell paper knife, London, 1911; a silver desk clock, London, 1907; and two silver money clips by Cartier, Paris, 20th Century, the first formed from two hinged C's
the ruler, 12 in. (30.4 cm.) long (5)
MARK OF SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., LONDON, 1892
Engraved with imperial and metric units; together with a silver-mounted tortoiseshell paper knife, London, 1911; a silver desk clock, London, 1907; and two silver money clips by Cartier, Paris, 20th Century, the first formed from two hinged C's
the ruler, 12 in. (30.4 cm.) long (5)
Literature
R. Shore, 'The Churchills in London', Veranda, November - December 2001, p. 170, the desk clock is illustrated in situ on Mrs. Spencer Churchill's dressing table
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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