Propelling pencil
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, ivory and metal
Measurements
165 mm (Length)6 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15230.17.1
Summary
One of two early propelling pencils. One is wood, the other possibly ivory. Both have a metal end grip for insertion of lead.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.