{"product_id":"alexander-treiden-gold-and-sapphire-propelling-pencil-holder-circa-1885-1914-62822-34","title":"Alexander Treiden Gold and Sapphire Propelling Pencil Holder, circa 1885–1914","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant gold propelling pencil holder by Alexander Treiden, featuring a fluted barrel decorated with spiral grooves and a sapphire-set slide mechanism. A suspension loop allows the piece to be worn from a chain, as was customary for refined personal accessories of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe holder bears St Petersburg hallmarks, the 56 zolotnik gold standard and the workmaster’s mark ‘AT’. The sapphire is in good condition. There are light dents and signs of wear, while the slide mechanism is stiff but functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alexander Treiden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1885–1914\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold propelling pencil holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, stamped 56 zolotnik standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘AT’ workmaster’s mark and St Petersburg hallmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7.20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.80g, excluding pencil insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, with light dents and wear; mechanism stiff but functional; hallmarks slightly worn but legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA finely detailed antique accessory combining precious materials with ingenious mechanical design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60257268760960,"sku":"62822-34","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/8243\/2198\/files\/62822-34_1.jpg?v=1793270060","url":"https:\/\/shop.spink.com\/products\/alexander-treiden-gold-and-sapphire-propelling-pencil-holder-circa-1885-1914-62822-34","provider":"SHOP | SPINK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}