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Yard O Led Solid Silver Pencil
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Yard O Led Solid Silver Pencil

1940 - 1960
Sold 10 June 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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Description

A super quality solid silver propelling pencil by Yard o Led. A stylish pencil with engined turned decoration and vacant cartouche. Fully hallmarked London1951

In excellent condition throughout, complete with lead and fitted case.

length of pencil 12.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Yard O Led Solid Silver Pencil to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136305
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Description
A super quality solid silver propelling pencil by Yard o Led. A stylish pencil with engined turned decoration and vacant cartouche. Fully hallmarked London1951

In excellent condition throughout, complete with lead and fitted case.

length of pencil 12.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Yard O Led Solid Silver Pencil to the 1950s.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136305
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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William Rand Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Yard O Led Solid Silver Pencil

Archive II A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. View II
Archive III A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. View III
Archive IV A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. View IV
Archive V A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. View V
Archive VI A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. View VI
Archive VII A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box. View VIII
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
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The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/osbourne
Verified Since Dec 2013
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William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, 3 Water Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 1JP, United Kingdom
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A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box.
Yard o Led Solid Silver Pencil
Ref: SA1136305
A vintage Yard O Led sterling silver mechanical pencil resting inside its original presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Instruments
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine turned barleycorn pattern, Pocket clip, Conical tip
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Yard O Led is a British company established in the late 19th century, famous for inventing the mechanical pencil mechanism that holds twelve three-inch leads, giving the brand its iconic name.

These writing instruments are predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring hallmarking, paired with internal brass and steel mechanical components.

Authenticity is verified by examining British hallmarks stamped on the silver body, which indicate the assay office, silver standard, and year of manufacture, alongside maker marks.

A silver mechanical pencil fits well displayed on a leather-topped desk, within a glass cabinet, or alongside traditional desk accessories in a study.

Silver pieces should be cleaned gently with a specialized microfibre cloth to remove tarnish without abrading the metal or wearing down the hallmark stamps.
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