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Antique Venus Pencil Showcase / Dispenser C.1910 - Writing
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Antique Venus Pencil Showcase / Dispenser C.1910 - Writing

1900 - 1920
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A most unusual and wonderful piece of history for one of the finest pencil makers, Venus Pencils. At the bottom of this page, a brief history of the company will be included.

The glazed cabinet made from Oak would have been used to display and dispense the pencils in a retail environment. The top is lucky enough to have retained the glazing with gold reverse painted details of the variety and grades of pencils contained in each compartment.

The underside shows the remains of the Venus label. The showcase is in excellent condition and of interest to collectors of writing boxes or associated writing instruments. 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 3 1/4".

Item ID:37324

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Puckerings has dated this Edwardian Pencil Display Cabinet to the 1910s.

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Description
A most unusual and wonderful piece of history for one of the finest pencil makers, Venus Pencils. At the bottom of this page, a brief history of the company will be included.
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The glazed cabinet made from Oak would have been used to display and dispense the pencils in a retail environment.
Puckerings

The top is lucky enough to have retained the glazing with gold reverse painted details of the variety and grades of pencils contained in each compartment.

fig 1. An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H.
fig 1. Antique Venus Pencil Showcase / Dispenser C.1910 - Writing

The underside shows the remains of the Venus label. The showcase is in excellent condition and of interest to collectors of writing boxes or associated writing instruments. 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 3 1/4".

Item ID:37324

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Edwardian Pencil Display Cabinet to the 1910s.

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SA401883
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37324
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Archive I An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H.

Antique Venus Pencil Showcase / Dispenser C.1910 - Writing

Archive II An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H. View II
Archive III An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H. View VI
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An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H.
Antique Venus Pencil Showcase / Dispenser c.1910 - Writing
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An Edwardian dark mahogany glass-topped shop counter pencil dispenser displaying labeled compartments for pencil grades from 6B to 4H.
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Shop counter dispensers gained popularity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as branded retail accessories. Manufacturers provided standardized display cases to shopkeepers to showcase specific items, such as stationery, hardware, or haberdashery, directly at the point of sale.

These cases were commonly constructed using hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, fitted with float glass tops or fronts. Internal dividers were often crafted from card, wood, or lightweight brass, with gilded or screen-printed lettering marking item categories.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patination on the timber, original glass with occasional slight imperfections, and period-appropriate lettering or branding. Wear is typically concentrated around edges and access points consistent with historical retail usage.

Countertop showcases serve effectively as structured organisers for contemporary study desks, console tables, or library shelving. They function well for housing small collection items, writing instruments, or artist supplies within themed spaces.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish. Clean glass panels using a gentle, ammonia-free glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly onto the item to protect original internal lettering.
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