A Victorian novelty pair of retractable pencil and dip pen by Sampson...

The pistols appear in good overall condition, displaying some light tarnishing, surface wear, scratches and marks. The sliding movement to both appears in good working order. The nib slides very easily, the pencil is slightly stiffer to move but this is probably due to residues of polish or dirt in the gap. It does still fully extend. The impressed date marks and maker's marks are a little rubbed and partly distorted in places but still legible. In fitted case with blue velvet and silk lining. Case with expected wear and slight losses to leather exterior around the hook clasps.