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Mechanical Pencil

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-103633

Description

Sterling silver mechanical pencil with floral machine engraving along tubular shaped body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mechanical pencils
silver (metal)
PENCIL, MECHANICAL

Inscription

"W M & C 8" (Maker's Mark)

Additional Identification Number

3361

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

3 in x 1/4 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mis Roxana H. Vivian

Accession Number

1938.1101

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