A.G. Day Company of Seymour, Connecticut was an early player in the development of hard rubber. The company found time during this period to produce hard rubber mechanical pencils. This one is clearly marked A. G. Day. The material is mottled hard rubber (a mix of red and black hard rubber). Circa 1868. The piece is 3 1/2 inches long.

2015 Washington D.C. Pen Show finds. Yes, the rifle is a slider-activated pencil.

Twelve 1920's and 1930's mechanical pencils. Made in America. From left to right: Redipoint Ingersoll, Eversharp, Waterman's, Carter's, Carter's, Conklin, Parker, Sheaffer'S, Sheaffer'S, Conklin, Conklin and Waterman's. For sizing perspective, the dimensions of the box are 6 X 8 inches.

  For today's listening entertainment are two Sampson Mordan figural mechanical pencils. They are distinguished and disguised as sterling silver owls. Neither can fly yet, but both were made in England. Circa 1885. The writing tip deploys by pulling out the ring and magically with great simultaneality - pushing the tip to the right position. Each piece is 1 1/4 inches long closed and 2 1/2 inches extended.