Busacca Gallery

This is a rare antique Victorian sterling silver writing instrument - the S.M. & Co J. Mordan Co double slider dip pan and pencil holder. It measures 3 1/2 inches in length and is in excellent condition. This late 19th-century dip pen and pencil combination are operated by slide rings. The pen has a large floral-decorated finial with a plain seal on top that unscrews to hold spare leads. Antique writing tools like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially in such great condition. It's a highly desirable piece.

The S.M. & Co J. Mordan Co double slider dip pan and pencil holder is a Victorian-era writing instrument that was made in the late 19th century. It is a sterling silver combination dip pen and pencil holder, which was a popular writing tool during the Victorian period. The company that made this writing instrument, S.M. & Co, was founded in Birmingham, England in 1858. They were known for producing high-quality writing instruments, including fountain pens, pencils, and dip pens. The company later merged with another well-known writing instrument manufacturer, J. Mordan Co, to form S. Mordan & Co. J. Mordan Co was founded by Sampson Mordan in London in the early 19th century. Mordan was a silversmith and inventor who was known for creating unique and innovative writing instruments. He patented the first mechanical pencil in 1822, which was a significant invention in the world of writing. The double slider dip pen and pencil holder was a popular writing instrument during the Victorian era, as it allowed writers to switch between using a pen and pencil without having to switch between different writing tools. These types of writing instruments were often made from high-quality materials, such as sterling silver, and were designed to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Today, antique writing instruments like the S.M. & Co J. Mordan Co double slider dip pan and pencil holder are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of Victorian-era antiques.