When I got into the wonderful world of collectible writing instruments (mostly mechanical pencils), I learned phrases such as 'This is one of only three known examples' or 'This is the only known example', etc. 😃 Remember 'known' is an important part of these sentence structures. Today I'm showing the only known example of a Tibaldi mechanical pencil. Tibaldi made quality fountain pens in Italy from approximately 1916 into the 1960s. The pencil shown here is made of celluloid trimmed with gold-filled metal. It was made in the 1920s, possibly early 30's.  The piece is 4 7/8 inches long.  

 

For the golfer who has everything but a mechanical pencil with clubs on the top. No, it's not for sale. 😀 This pencil is likely made in England, circa late 19th-early 20th century. The material is sterling. The clip is inscribed but not so readable. Fore! 

  Today I'd like to show three highly decorated Italian mechanical pencils. Many of these seemingly endless exterior design patterns were sold with matching fountain pens. Circa 1920. All shown here are approximately 4 1/2 inches in length.