{"product_id":"english-gold-plumb-mechancial-pencil-pendant","title":"English Gold Plumb \u0026 Mechancial Pencil Pendant of 1873","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNovelty jewelry captures the imagination and delights the senses in wearable whimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a solid 9k gold extendable pencil in the form of a miniature spinning top or a surveyor’s plumb. Plumbs are utilized by surveyors and heavy enough to create a true vertical line when suspended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTelescoping and weighty (16 grams), it can be retracted or extended with a total of six fitted, nested parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreated in England in 1873 (September 12th of that year), it displays a registry mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWalter Thornhill was the designer and he and his firm were well known for their clever jewelry designs as well as other silver and gold items. See more under Measurements \u0026amp; More.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA few examples come up today, but usually in silver, so it is thrilling to present this one in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOn top, it is engraved Thornhill No. 2337 (their design number).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease note that the tip where a lead would have been inserted no longer functions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNote: Chain sold separately, inquire about our selection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eva Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45276157706447,"sku":"22870","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8361\/2367\/files\/AntiqueGoldThornhillExtendablePencil1SL22870.jpg?v=1782072643","url":"https:\/\/www.georgianjewelry.com\/products\/english-gold-plumb-mechancial-pencil-pendant","provider":"The Three Graces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}