Eagle Pencil Company and American Lead Pencil Company were both founded in the mid 19th century. They were giants in the production of wooden pencils. Each company also produced other items such as erasures, dip pen holders and steel nibs, mechanical pencils and even fountain pens. Eagle's early mechanical pencils are particularly fascinating. Both prospered well into the 20th century. Seen here are a tiny metal coin bank (American Lead Pencil Co.) and a collapsible metal cup (Eagle Pencil Co.). I'd date each to thereabouts the year 1910. The cup is approximately 2 1/4" tall by 2" in diameter.