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    Default Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    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.




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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    Penelope, nice find! I have found one as well.. a gold - filled version. It takes quite expensive leads - the 1.18 mm.

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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    That is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it, Lady Penelope. I don't think I could sell it either. I would keep it and use it.
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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    I admire the old vintage Whals and love writing with them.

    Wish more companies would come up to these standards!

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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    Nice!
    I ain't been to a car boot in decades...

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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    Quote Originally Posted by Denizzz View Post
    Penelope, nice find! I have found one as well.. a gold - filled version. It takes quite expensive leads - the 1.18 mm.
    Not really - I offer these leads in a varieties of colors and hardnesses at $3 for a dozen over at Legendary Lead Company. Fear not the big bad leads!

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    Default Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    After you get a good chuckle, would some one tell what a car boot is?
    Thanx and please forgive my ignorance
    Last edited by TAYLORPUPPY; March 25th, 2016 at 09:30 AM. Reason: added alittle more

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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    Heat should help with removing the top part.
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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    On another thread but I've more recently got a gold Yard O Led pencil still in the box for £1!

    It looks to be an early one, from all I can find out. Just seen an almost identical one on eBay for £95! Needless to say, I'm selling the Yard O Led and keeping my Eversharp - although I guess the Eversharp is the cheaper of the two, I just love it and have used it a lot since I found it again!

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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    Does anyone know how to fix one of these older Wahl Eversharp Pencils? I think mine is clogged but can't seem to unclog it.
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    Default Re: Car Boot Sale Eversharp Find

    Try gently twisting a drill bit into the nozzle to remove any compacted bits.

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