A Victorian novelty gilt-metal and resin pencil

A Victorian novelty gilt-metal and resin pencil,

marked Pat. March 21 71,

modelled as a standing owl, set with red eyes and a ring attachment, plus a similar gilt-metal owl, plain eyes, length closed 3.2cm. (2)

Provenance: The KB Collection of Pencils.

Illustrated in Bull, K., The KB Collection of Pencils, private publication, 2012, page 107.