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Antique Mechanical Pencil

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

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Brass

Antique Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
$1,700 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 24.5 in Dm 1.5 in
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

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Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Victorian mechanical pencil and dip pen is crafted in 9k yellow gold made by Sampson Mordan
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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9k Gold, Yellow 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

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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

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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

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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

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Bronze

Antique Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
$5,057
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Other

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Gold

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

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Gold

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

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

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Silver

Enameled Silver Mummy Pendant
Enameled Silver Mummy Pendant
W 0.63 in D 0.38 in L 2.38 in

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20th Century French Modern Antique Mechanical Pencil

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Art Nouveau Shamrock Locket with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This gleaming Art Nouveau shamrock locket is adorned with the profile of a serene beauty with wavy upswept hair, delicately held in place by a floral headband with a twinkling lucky ...
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1920s Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Decorative Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The engraving on this 9ct gold band is gorgeous and the pattern almost looks like flowers. This band would make a gorgeous fancy wedding band or a beautiful every day wear ring. Hall...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Gold

Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Antique French Four Poster Bed, Late 19th Century. An artisan-crafted bed, beautifully carved in oak with tall turned finial posts at each corner and turned double spindle arch detai...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Oak

Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
Antique Four Post Bed, 19th Century France
$3,781 Sale Price
20% Off
H 82.68 in W 60.24 in D 83.47 in
John Galliano taupe satin crepe evening dress with floral embroidery, ss 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano bias-cut evening dress ▪ Taupe crepe-backed satin ▪ Floral embroidery at the front and back ▪ Floor-length skirt with train ▪ Silk trim and spaghetti straps ▪ Siz...
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Early 2000s Antique Mechanical Pencil

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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1970s Italian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1830s This late Georgian – early Victorian era heavy 18K gold ring features a very fine champleve enamel work in medieval / renaissance taste. The ring is bezel set with a cus...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Amethyst, Gold, Enamel

Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
Sculptural, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering either up or down....
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2010s American Modern Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Walnut

Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider
Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider
$3,575 / item
H 78 in W 42.25 in D 1 in
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring set ...
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1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Topaz, 18k Gold

Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Two modernist panels of wrought iron - railings, gates or screens. Mid-20th century, found in Sweden. Striking modernist design of folded triangles and rods finished in black paint....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Iron

Jules Leleu, a Pair of Two Door Cabinets, France, circa 1948
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional matched pair of two door cabinets was made in the aftermath of the war, a time when Jules Leleu was returning to the Deco splendor of plush, exotic materials. This p...
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1940s French Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Bronze

Antique Unique Clothes Rack in Pine, Made by Hand in Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique unique clothes rack made by hand from northern Sweden. The clothes rack is made around the year 1900 in painted pine. Original condition and original paint with some distress...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Pine

"Shore Leave, " Large Art Deco Mural with Sailors at New Orleans Brothel, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most striking and remarkable Art Deco paintings we have ever offered, this depiction of a group of 1940s sailors visiting a New Orleans brothel is full of boisterous energ...
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1940s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Paint

Tiffany Studios Green Linenfold Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Green Linenfold Lamp Tiffany Studios Circa 1915 This Tiffany Studios library lamp features a lush green favrile fabrique shade, also known as the Linenfold pattern. The shade's gree...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Green Linenfold Lamp
Tiffany Studios Green Linenfold Lamp
$48,500
H 22.5 in W 16.5 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Industrial Wall Mounted Flameproof Led Aluminum Striplight with Cage
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A retro Industrial aluminum wall-mounted flameproof striplight with protective cage by Wittenberg. Reclaimed from supertankers and military vessels then professionally stripped, rest...
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Late 20th Century German Industrial Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century MODERN Sapele Wood French CONSOLE, circa 1950s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
One of a kind French Mid Century Modern Sapele Wood Console Table, c. 1950's. This superbly crafted piece offers outstanding vibrant woodgrain, long tapered brass capped legs and fou...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Wood, Sapele Wood

Mid Century MODERN Sapele Wood French CONSOLE, circa 1950s
Mid Century MODERN Sapele Wood French CONSOLE, circa 1950s
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22 in W 66 in D 12.75 in
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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.