In 1789 plumbago or black lead was renamed 'graphite' after it had been proven to be a form of carbon. Plumbago was discovered in England in the sixteenth century.
Vintage Pencils - Page 2
![Rotary pencil.](images/ref_370_pencil_small.jpg)
Ref. 370
R M & Co marked gold screw action pencil, hidden lead reserve beneath screw off finial, no dings or bruises and a good mechanism, (as new). Sold
![Enamelled magic pencil.](images/ref_373_magic_small.jpg)
Ref. 373
Magic Pencil with floral design on enamel over engine turning, good mechanism, one mark to the enamelling, circa 1920, (otherwise good). Sold
![Enamelled pencil.](images/ref_439_enamelled_small.jpg)
Ref. 439
Sterling Silver & Enamel Pencil, yellow opaque enamel over engine turning, no chips or scratches, (very good). Sold
![USA Fountain Pen Co. N.Y. pencil.](images/ref_443_pencil_small.jpg)
Ref. 443
Gold Pencil, USA Fountain Pen Co New York, no dings or bruises, 120mm extended, (very good) £59.
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![Cedar pencil holder.](images/ref_540_cedar_small.jpg)
Ref. 540
An Edward Baker silver vest pocket pencil, 'GOOD LUCK' decoration to one side and wavy line and dot to the other, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1903, no dings or bruises, ring top, English, (good). Sold
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