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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

A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Exquisite and one of a kind antique extendable mechanical pencil or push-pull pencil by A.W. Faber
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Early 1900s French Antique Mechanical Pencil

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

Silver notepad with floral reliefs, pen and leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver notepad with engraved floral motifs and mechanical pencil inside. Metal: Silver
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Early 19th Century European Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Silver

Antique Silver notepad with floral reliefs, pen and leaves
Silver notepad with floral reliefs, pen and leaves
$325 Sale Price
50% Off
H 3.63 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
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
$5,043
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, England
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

Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Vanity Case In 18 Kt Yellow Gold & Moonstones
Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Vanity Case In 18 Kt Yellow Gold & Moonstones
$23,600 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.65 in D 0.49 in L 3.35 in
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

Double Scent Bottle Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Opera Glasses, Fitted Case, 1870s
By Samson Mordan and Co
Located in London, GB
interesting of British antique silver. Mordan was co-inventor of the mechanical pencil in 1822, and in
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Silver

A replica of the JB Greuze's last self-portrait, by his daughter Anne-Geneviève
Located in PARIS, FR
mechanical pencil, creates a feeling of confinement. It could evoke the inexorable march of time, the
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Early 1800s Old Masters Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Canvas, Oil

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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

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

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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

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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
Antique Parlour Games Compendium, English, Gaming Box, Chess, Cards, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Steeplechase play, with chess pieces and counters present Set also includes coin counters, a mechanical pencil
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1860s British Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Mahogany

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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"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

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

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
"Bringer of Light, " Large, Art Deco Nocturnal Triptych with Nude Figures
By Eduard Stella
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mystical and beautiful, this three-part watercolor painting depicts a central nude male figure holding a faceted crystal emanating shafts of light, surrounded by clusters of other nu...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Watercolor

Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco table lamp created by French Master "Marius Ernest SABINO". The shade is enhanced by a typical flower motif in frosted glass with polished details in great conditio...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Bronze

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino
$7,500
H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 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

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

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

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
$54,398
W 1.58 in L 5.71 in
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Heart Shape Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite 14-karat gold heart-shaped locket pendant from the 19th century is a stunning example of antique Victorian craftsmanship. The pendant is beautifully shaped into a deli...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Pedestal Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco Pedestal Circa 1930, in excellent condition. Base : 38x38cm
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Wood

Art Deco Pedestal Circa 1930
Art Deco Pedestal Circa 1930
$5,764
H 59.06 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Unique and important Art Deco four-door cabinet in walnut with lacquered doors and nickel-plated details. Lacquer work by Katsu Hamanaka (1895-1982). Provenance: This cabinet w...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Walnut, Lacquer

Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933
Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933
$225,000
H 68.25 in W 108.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique sardonyx, and gold ring, comprising one panel of carved sardonyx, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat gold band concealing hairwork. This unique ring is ever so b...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

YOSHIKAZ SHIRAKAWA Death Valley 1975 Photograph ~ Signed & Mounted
By Yoshikazu Shirakawa
Located in New York, NY
Original photograph by Yoshikazu Shirakawa. Death Valley group, 1975. Printed in Japan. Artist stamp/handwriting on verso. Matted/mounted on wood. Overall dimensions: 16 inches W...
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1970s Japanese Minimalist Antique Mechanical Pencil

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Wood

YOSHIKAZ SHIRAKAWA Death Valley 1975 Photograph ~ Signed & Mounted
YOSHIKAZ SHIRAKAWA Death Valley 1975 Photograph ~ Signed & Mounted
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20 in W 16 in D 1.5 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.