A couple mechanical pencils from the stash today. Circa 1920 - 1945. All were produced in America excepting the German Fend. Left to write: Waterman's, Waterman's Parker, Parker, Wahl Eversharp, Eversharp, Parker, noname (possibly LeBoeuf), Fend, Sheaffer's, Waterman's and Waterman's  

Sampson Mordan produced a large variety of silver, cedar holder pencils. All were made in England. Circa 1890 - 1910 for this one. The pencil is deployed from the body for writing via a collar slider mechanism. This one also features a removable to-use pencil sharpener (shown). Also included in the pictures are examples of two replacement refill boxes (Mordan and Faber). These refills are threaded and screwed into the body of the cedar holder. The refills came in two styles. The Mordan refill showing here is all wood, including the threads. The Faber is wood with an attached end brass thread unit.

   I'd like to show today a collapsable 19th-century novelty walking stick. Broken down it features a not very usable mechanical pencil and dip pen. The body is wood. The metal is possibly or likely brass. Assembled the cane is 29 1/4 inches long and just under 1/2 inch in diameter It was made in Germany, England, or America.

A few mechanical pencils for a Wednesday: Left to write: Six Eversharps, a Carter's, and an Eagle. Circa 1920s and 1930s Average size 5 1/2 inches. All were made in America.