For today's listening entertainment are two Sampson Mordan figural mechanical pencils. They are distinguished and disguised as sterling silver owls. Neither can fly yet, but both were made in England. Circa 1885. The writing tip deploys by pulling out the ring and magically with great simultaneality - pushing the tip to the right position. Each piece is 1 1/4 inches long closed and 2 1/2 inches extended.