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Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Oversized retail advertising presentation brass fountain pen and mechanical pencil
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Brass

Turquoise and Gold Antique Mechanical Pencil
Located in Rotterdam, NL
aesthetic typical of the period. A distinctive feature of this propelling pencil is its mechanical band of
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Cartier Paris Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Pencil Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the late 1920s-1930s by Cartier Paris, this mechanical pencil pendant necklace is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Technical Pencil Illustration of Automotive Mechanical System
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: Pencil on paper Size: 8 inches (height) x 5 inches (width) Signed: No Condition: Good
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Pencil

Victorian Diamond Horseshoe and Retractable Pencil Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
mechanical pencil hidden inside of a unique retractable design. The round bail and cap on the top pull
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
Located in Paris, FR
imitates a book and is chiseled with lyres and musical trophies. The notebook contains his mechanical
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1820s French Empire Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Bronze

Antique Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 0.4 in
La Belle Epoque Antique Seed Pearl and platinum Vanity Case
Located in New York, NY
pearl, equipped with mechanical pencil. Inscribed: 55897, MD, 19664. Stamped with french hallmarks
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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Paris c.1920's Art Deco Vanity Case In 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
beveled mirror, a powder compartment, a retractable lipstick holder a mechanical pencil and a writing
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigar Box, Sampson Mordan, c.1892
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
1823 and made famous for their invention of the mechanical pencil. Their evolution did not stop there
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Vanity Case In 18 Kt Yellow Gold & Moonstones
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
retractable lipstick holder a mechanical pencil and a writing panel. It is fitted with a detachable chain
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
, a crucified Christ on a book, a red cap on a wall, placed on a closed book and a mechanical pencil
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Other

Antique 10k Gold, Georgian Mechanical Pencil Top, Necklace
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
In the late 1800's one would carry a very individualized mechanical pencil or pen, a practical
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Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

10k Gold

Antique 10k Gold, Georgian Mechanical Pencil Top, Lapel Pin
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
In the late 1800's one would carry a very individualized mechanical pencil or pen, a practical
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Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

10k Gold

Antique 10k Gold, Georgian Mechanical Pencil Top, Lapel Pin
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
In the late 1800's one would carry a very individualized mechanical pencil or pen, a practical
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Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

10k Gold

George IV Silver Sliding Mechanical Propelling Pencil by Butler & Co, circa 1825
By Joshua Butler & Co
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An early George IV silver sliding mechanical pencil with reeded barrel and hob-nail cut fixed
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1820s English George IV Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Silver

French Victorian 1.15 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Mechanical Pencil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cap reveals a mechanical pencil that measures from 1 5/8 inches to 3 1/2 inches. Twist to extend or
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1890s French Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Sarcophagus Pencil Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This diminutive Egyptian Revival era gold mechanical pencil takes the form of an Egyptian
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19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873
Located in London, GB
also includes an 18-carat gold needle case, ear scoop & tweezer combination and mechanical pencil. The
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1870s English Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Gold

Sterling Chatelaine in Florentine Style with 5 Useful Items
Located in Gresham, OR
file or emery board holder, a button hook, a rosewater shaker bottle, a mechanical pencil, and a etui
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Birdseye Maple Jewellery Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
patented mechanical pencil. During his youth, he was an apprentice of the inventor and locksmith Joseph
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Brass

Victorian Birdseye Maple Jewellery Jewelry Box
Victorian Birdseye Maple Jewellery Jewelry Box
H 6.89 in W 14.97 in D 10.83 in
33 Star American Flag Pen Wipe
Located in York County, PA
that it could be wrapped around a mechanical pencil to serve as a staff. The pencil is period to the
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Pencil

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hidden Pencil Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14-karat yellow gold telescoping mechanical pencil pendant with black onyx at
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Gold

Enameled Silver Mummy Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
mechanical pencil that was often carried as a necklace or chatelain and used for filling out dance cards
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1920s Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Silver

Enameled Silver Mummy Pendant
Enameled Silver Mummy Pendant
W 0.63 in D 0.38 in L 2.38 in
Art Deco 1920 Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Retractable Pencil Pendant Brass & Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian revival Pharaoh mechanical pencil. With the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Compact Purse
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th century Tiffany & Co. sterling silver compact purse. This piece has a mechanical pencil
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Early 20th Century Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Compact Purse
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Compact Purse
H 8.75 in W 2.13 in D 0.38 in
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Heavy Cable Link Pocket Watch Chain with Pencil T Bar
Located in Montclair, NJ
extension chain that ends with a wide T-bar that is also a pencil's chamber. The mechanical pencil comes out
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1890s Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1913 Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Retractable Pencil .800 Silver And Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
, back in the 1913-1920. This beautiful propelling mechanical pencil is a great example of the period
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Silver, Enamel

French Mechanical Watch Chain and Fob
Located in New York, NY
becomes a mechanical expansion pencil upon twisting one end. Floriform decorated slides with fringed fob
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1880s French Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Silver

Gold- Filled Victorian Necklace Assemblage
Located in St.amford, CT
Gold- Filled watch chain necklace with gold filled heart locket, mother of pearl mechanical pencil
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Art Deco Sterling, Shagreen & Ivory Letter Opener by Asprey
Located in New York, NY
silversmith and a co-inventor of the first patented mechanical pencil. It is signed S. Mordan & Co. and it is
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Early 20th Century English Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Victorian Antique Papier Mache Sewing Box Etui Silver Tools
Located in San Marcos, CA
mechanical pencil has a carnelian matrix on the end, not yet monogrammed for use as a seal. The combination
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

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Antique Mechanical Pencil For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique mechanical pencil for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique mechanical pencil from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique mechanical pencil over the years, but those made by Gisella Loeffler, Jean Lepautre and Maple & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an antique mechanical pencil featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique mechanical pencil, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Mechanical Pencil?

On average, an antique mechanical pencil at 1stDibs sells for $5,031, while they’re typically $228 on the low end and $15,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.