Two early Montblanc hard rubber pencils circa in the neighborhood of 1928. The large pencil is a #11, as marked. It is 8 sided and 5 3/4 inches in length. The smaller pencil is rounded and 3 1/8 inches in length (no model number discernable).

  Here I'm showing a figural sterling pencil represented as a child's top by Walter Thornhill & Company of England. Circa 1873.  6 stages of length not counting the nozzle! The piece extends by pulling the nozzle (working end), away from the body.  To me, the number of stages that fit into the body of the pencil is simply amazing. And, it all works smoothly and precisely. Without the ring the measurements are 1 3/8 inches long collapsed and 3 1/4 inches fully extended. Due to the top heavy nature of the piece it is unsuitable as a working top toy or is that toy top? Dizzy yet?  :>)

  Four Camel mechanical pencils here in 3 different models.  Circa 1935. The company only lasted about 5 years as I recall. The black pencil has the maker markings inscribed on the side. The quality of the pencils is excellent except for the pitiful black thing.

  Fully hallmarked British, sterling combo pencil, knife and file. Probably by Asprey. Pencil extends as it is pulled out of the case and compresses when pushed back into place. Slick. Very high quality. Case is 2 5/16 inches long. Pencil extends to an almost practical 3 5/16 inches in length. Circa 1915.

  Here's a stubby Pelikan Auch repeater (top button activated) mechanical pencil.  3 5/8 inches long. Circa 2nd half 1940's.

  Here I'm showing an English silver, noname telescopic pencil with whistle. Pencil features a serious, swinging hanger with attached ring.  Circa 1890. Pencil is 3 inches long compressed measured with the ring and 4 3/8 inches long extended ready to write. Nice piece.

  Parker Duofold Streamline Junior mechanical pencil produced between 1929 and 1932. The color pattern of this pencil was not sold to the public. 4 11/16 inches long. Proper Parker markings are to be found on both the body and clip. Yup.