LadyPenelope
January 13th, 2016, 06:14 AM
Rummaging through a drawer today I found a car boot sale find - an Eversharp pencil I bought in a small heap of stuff, probably paid £1 or £2 for the lot. So decided to clean it up this morning, and have a quick research, prior to selling it on eBay... (Which was why I bought it in the first place!)
Of course, now I've researched a bit I want to keep it. Doh.
I think it dates from 1924-8 (because of the clip style and length of point). Nice chevron pattern and it even still had the original lead in it. I also have the box and original instructions. It was 'Made In England'. Apparently, the top bit pulls off to reveal an eraser but I've had no luck removing it.
Looks unworn, probably pretty well unused. Apparently the Yard-O-Led leads will fit although it has some original lead for now. I do a lot of research in the local archives where pens are banned, and 'normal' pencils I find difficult to write with as I have small writing and not allowed even to take a sharpener in the archives, so this will get some use!
Just wanted to share it with folk who'd enjoy it. I can't believe I bought it then forgot. Will just have to look out for another to sell on the Bay as I really don't want to part with this. That said, it's only silver plate so if a hallmarked one came up, I'd probably keep that and sell this! I have seen other boxed ones from time to time and usually going for just a quid or two, so will pounce next time I see one.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/SarahGampsUmbrella/IMAG1565_zpsrgssovbt.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/SarahGampsUmbrella/IMAG1563_zps5kj9kgtk.jpg
Of course, now I've researched a bit I want to keep it. Doh.
I think it dates from 1924-8 (because of the clip style and length of point). Nice chevron pattern and it even still had the original lead in it. I also have the box and original instructions. It was 'Made In England'. Apparently, the top bit pulls off to reveal an eraser but I've had no luck removing it.
Looks unworn, probably pretty well unused. Apparently the Yard-O-Led leads will fit although it has some original lead for now. I do a lot of research in the local archives where pens are banned, and 'normal' pencils I find difficult to write with as I have small writing and not allowed even to take a sharpener in the archives, so this will get some use!
Just wanted to share it with folk who'd enjoy it. I can't believe I bought it then forgot. Will just have to look out for another to sell on the Bay as I really don't want to part with this. That said, it's only silver plate so if a hallmarked one came up, I'd probably keep that and sell this! I have seen other boxed ones from time to time and usually going for just a quid or two, so will pounce next time I see one.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/SarahGampsUmbrella/IMAG1565_zpsrgssovbt.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/SarahGampsUmbrella/IMAG1563_zps5kj9kgtk.jpg