Graphite was discovered and came into widespread use for writing following the discovery of a large deposit in Borrowdale, England in 1564. It made a darker line than lead, but was soft and brittle, and required a holder.

The graphite sticks were firstly wrapped in string, but later the graphite was inserted into hollowed wooden sticks the resultant pencil being similar to those in use today.

Britain soon lost its monopoly on production of wooden pencils and they were mass-produced in Germany from the 15th century. In the mid 16th century a number of German pencil manucturers were established whose trade names are still in use today, including Faber-Castell, Steadtler and Lyra.

In 1822, Sampson Mordan (1770 - 1843) with his partner, John Hawkins patented a "metal pencil with an internal mechanism for propelling the graphite 'lead' shaft forward during use", now known as the propelling pencil.

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10ct gold and garnet seal top propelling pencil, unmarked…

10ct gold and garnet seal top propelling pencil, unmarked (tested as 10ct), of hexagonal form, set with garnet seal to top, above acanthus motifs in relief, with incised acanthus pattern to body, total weight 12gm (weighted), length 9 cm-11 cm

A set of Louis Vuitton colouring pencils. Features 40 wooden…

A set of Louis Vuitton colouring pencils. Features 40 wooden colouring pencils individually slotted into place, in a a coated canvas monogram roll-up case with a vachetta leather buckle. Each of the pencil's respective colours are hand-painted onto the…

An antique 9ct gold propelling pencil, hexagonal engraved case…

An antique 9ct gold propelling pencil, hexagonal engraved case with sliding action, top set with a layered agate, extended length 10.5 cm, wt. 9.38g.

Late Victorian 9ct gold fob pencil, engraved with acanthus…

Late Victorian 9ct gold fob pencil, engraved with acanthus motif and 'A.B 1899', total weight 6.21gm, length 4.5 cm compact, 8 cm extended

Two gold lined propelling toothpick holders, ridged detail,…

Gold-lined toothpick holders with ridged detail (7cm)

Two gold lined propelling toothpick holders, ridged detail, length 7 cm

Two gold lined propelling pencil including an Eversharp, one…

Gold-lined Propelling Pencils with Engine Turned Detail

Two gold lined propelling pencil including an Eversharp, one with engine turned detail, length 8-9 cm

A gold lined, orange glass seal top propelling pencil, ridged…

Orange Gold Pencil with Filigree Finial

A gold lined, orange glass seal top propelling pencil, ridged detail, column filigree finial, length 8 cm

A Sampson Mordan & Co 15ct yellow gold, agate seat top…

Agate and Gold Propelling Pencil by Sampson Mordan & Co

A Sampson Mordan & Co 15ct yellow gold, agate seat top propelling pencil with reversible cap, filigree detail, engraved initials to agate, length 14 cm

Two Wahl Eversharp gold lined propelling pencil, engine turned…

Gold-lined Wahl Eversharp propelling pencils with arrow pattern

Two Wahl Eversharp gold lined propelling pencil, engine turned arrow pattern, with engraved initial Ryc, length 10-13.5 cm

A gold lined, black enamel pencil, filigree detail, length 8 cm

Gold and Black Filigree Pencil - 8cm Length

A gold lined, black enamel pencil, filigree detail, length 8 cm

Two gold lined, purple & orange glass seal top propelling…

Gold and Glass Propelling Pencils with Filigree Detail

Two gold lined, purple & orange glass seal top propelling pencils, filigree detail, column finial, length 8 cm

Two gold lined, agate & purple glass seal top propelling…

Gold-lined agate & glass seal top propelling pencils

Two gold lined, agate & purple glass seal top propelling pencils, engraved filigree detail, column finial, length 9.5 cm

A gold lined, orange glass seal top propelling pencil, ridged…

Gold and Orange Filigree Propelling Pencil

A gold lined, orange glass seal top propelling pencil, ridged detail, filigree column finial, length 9.5 cm

Two miniature gold lined, bloodstone & carnelian seal top…

Miniature Gold & Gemstone Seal Top Pencils

Two miniature gold lined, bloodstone & carnelian seal top propelling pencils, length 4-5.5 cm

Two miniature gold lined, citrine seal top propelling pencils,…

Miniature Citrine Seal Top Propelling Pencils

Two miniature gold lined, citrine seal top propelling pencils, length 5-6.5 cm

Two miniature gold lined, glass seal top propelling pencils,…

Gold-lined Glass Seal Top Propelling Pencils - Miniature Pair

Two miniature gold lined, glass seal top propelling pencils, length 4 cm

Two miniature gold lined, citrine & glass seal top propelling…

Miniature Gold & Turquoise Propelling Pencils

Two miniature gold lined, citrine & glass seal top propelling pencils with turquoise detail, length 4-4.5 cm

A gold lined, agate seal top propelling pencil, ridged detail,…

Gold-lined Agate Seal Pencil with Engraved Initials

A gold lined, agate seal top propelling pencil, ridged detail, column, final, engraved initials to seal, length 8.5 cm

A Sampson Mordan & Co, gold lined amethyst seal top propelling…

Gold-lined amethyst seal top propelling pencil by Sampson Mordan

A Sampson Mordan & Co, gold lined amethyst seal top propelling pencil, length 8.5 cm

A Sampson Mordan & Co Everpoint, 9ct yellow gold propelling…

Sampson Mordan 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil, London 1917

A Sampson Mordan & Co Everpoint, 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil, London, 1917, engraved J J Jatt, length 9.5 cm

A gold lined, carnelian seal top propelling pencil, engraved…

Gold and Carnelian Filigree Propelling Pencil

A gold lined, carnelian seal top propelling pencil, engraved filigree detail, column finial, length 9.5 cm

A gold lined, bloodstone seal top propelling pencil, engine…

Gold Bloodstone Propelling Pencil with Filigree Finial

A gold lined, bloodstone seal top propelling pencil, engine turned pattern, filigree column finial, length 9.5 cm

A Sampson Mordan & Co Everpoint, 15ct yellow gold propelling…

Sampson Mordan & Co Everpoint 15ct Gold Pencil

A Sampson Mordan & Co Everpoint, 15ct yellow gold propelling pencil, London, 1907, retailed by Hardy Brothers, length 7.5 cm

A Bakers, Perm-Point, 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil,…

Bakers 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil, Birmingham 1929

A Bakers, Perm-Point, 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil, Birmingham, 1929, engraved B.D 1929, length 10.5 cm

A Bakers, Perm-Point, 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil,…

1947 Birmingham Gold Propelling Pencil by Bakers

A Bakers, Perm-Point, 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil, Birmingham, 1947, length 13 cm

A Johnson, Mathey & Co, Yard-O-Led, 9ct yellow gold propelling…

Yard-O-Led 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil, London 1947

A Johnson, Mathey & Co, Yard-O-Led, 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil, London, 1947, length 11.5 cm

A Sampson Mordan & Co Everpoint, 9ct yellow gold propelling…

Sampson Mordan 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil, London 1935

A Sampson Mordan & Co Everpoint, 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil, London, 1935, patent 179005, length 9.5 cm

A Sampson Mordan & Co, 9ct yellow gold pencil holder with…

Turquoise Buttoned Gold Pencil Holder by Sampson Mordan & Co

A Sampson Mordan & Co, 9ct yellow gold pencil holder with turquoise push button, London, 1904, length 7.5 cm

A gold lined telescopic pencil, plain case, length 7.5 cm

Gold Telescopic Pencil in Plain Case (7.5cm)

A gold lined telescopic pencil, plain case, length 7.5 cm

Two propelling pencils including an arrow, USA 14ct gold filled…

Gold-filled and Ceramic Propelling Pencils with Arrow and Crest

Two propelling pencils including an arrow, USA 14ct gold filled & a rolled gold with ceramic crest seal top, length 13 cm

Frank Hyams (Dunedin) gold and nephrite propelling pencil…

Gold and Nephrite Propelling Pencil Letter Opener

Frank Hyams (Dunedin) gold and nephrite propelling pencil letter opener, the gold oval section with sliding propelling pencil and curved bands bead set with facet cut rubies. The finely tapered blade with pointed end. Length 164 mm. In fitted green…

9ct gold propelling pencil scroll engraved

Engraved 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil

9ct gold propelling pencil scroll engraved

An antique gold cased propelling pencil and toothpick, both…

Antique Gold Pencil and Toothpick with Purple Stones

An antique gold cased propelling pencil and toothpick, both with engraved detail set with foil backed purple stones, tooth pick extended length 55 mm, pencil with a ring of turquoise colour beads, extended length 52 mm.

Antique yellow gold & a silver propelling pencils marked Wahl…

Antique Gold and Silver Propelling Pencils by Wahl Eversharp

Antique yellow gold & a silver propelling pencils marked Wahl Evershart 18k solid gold, Wahl Evershart sterling silver. Approx length 10 cm each, weight of gold item 19 total includes parts etc. 2

9ct gold cased drop pencil hallmarked London 375, maker :…

Gold Drop Pencil by Sampson Mordan & Co

9ct gold cased drop pencil hallmarked London 375, maker : Sampson Mordan & Co

Propelling pencil in 9ct yellow gold with shield shaped blood…

Gold Pencil with Blood Stone Seal and Floral Engraving

Propelling pencil in 9ct yellow gold with shield shaped blood stone seal and floral engraved body circa late 19th century.

Antique Gold cased propelling pencil length 6.5 cm

Antique Gold Propelling Pencil - 6.5cm

Antique Gold cased propelling pencil length 6.5 cm

A gold retractable pencil by S. Mordan & Co makers, diamond…

Gold Retractable Pencil by S. Mordan & Co

A gold retractable pencil by S. Mordan & Co makers, diamond pattern with retracting slide mechanism with makers stamp to end set with a blood stone, length 10.5 cm, sleeve tests 16ct, with gold plated internal operating section, wt. 11.35g.

An early 20th century 18ct yellow gold propelling pencil, by…

Sampson Mordan & Co. 18ct Gold Propelling Pencil

An early 20th century 18ct yellow gold propelling pencil, by Sampson Mordan & Co., pull extension, plain form. 15gm.

A rolled gold propelling pencil with bloodstone finial and…

Bloodstone Pencil with Rolled Gold and Engraved Pattern

A rolled gold propelling pencil with bloodstone finial and engraved pattern, length 9 cm

Two Edwardian propelling pencils including sterling silver and…

Edwardian Propelling Pencils with Intaglia Finials

Two Edwardian propelling pencils including sterling silver and rolled gold with Intaglia finials, length 4-9 cm

A S Mordan & Co 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil with…

Gold Propelling Pencil with Bloodstone Intaglio

A S Mordan & Co 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil with bloodstone intaglio, length 8 cm (closed)

An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil with a onyx…

Edwardian Gold Pencil with Onyx Bird Intaglio

An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil with a onyx intaglio carved with a bird, length 8.5 cm (closed)

Victorian gold propelling pencil, with acanthus motifs and…

Victorian Gold Acanthus Propelling Pencil with Bloodstone Finial

Victorian gold propelling pencil, with acanthus motifs and bloodstone finial

Two antique propelling pencils, the enameled pencils depicting…

Antique Enameled Propelling Pencils by Leroy Fairchild

Two antique propelling pencils, the enameled pencils depicting a pastoral scene and racing horse, both gold lined, by Leroy Fairchild.

Two antique gold propelling pencils, the cylindrical pencil…

Antique Gold Propelling Pencils, Fishscale & Crucifix Design

Two antique gold propelling pencils, the cylindrical pencil with fishscale design in two tone 14ct gold, signed Leroy Fairchild, together with a cylindrical pencil with crucifix in two colour 14ct gold and silver.

A 9ct gold pencil holder, machined decoration, suspension ring,…

1924 Birmingham Machined Gold Pencil Holder with Suspension Ring

A 9ct gold pencil holder, machined decoration, suspension ring, Birmingham 1924, 11.6gm.

A crocodile skin and sterling silver gentleman's card wallet,…

Crocodile skin card wallet and antique retractable pencil set

A crocodile skin and sterling silver gentleman's card wallet, and a Mabie, Todd & Co. Retractable 'Fyne Poynt' pencil, 1898 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Francis Webb, for Hardy Bros, Brisbane, and post 1915 England, a sterling edged chocolate…

Vintage 14K gold filled cross Biro & pencil

Vintage 14K Gold Cross Biro & Pencil Set

Vintage 14K gold filled cross Biro & pencil

A 9 carat gold Prince of Wales feather fleur-de-lys propelling…

9ct Gold Prince of Wales Feather Pencil - 3.9g, 6cm

A 9 carat gold Prince of Wales feather fleur-de-lys propelling pencil, total weight 3.9gms, 6 cm long

Vintage Sampson Mordan gold plated pencil maker's name marked…

Gold Plated Mechanical Pencil with Stone Inset Decoration

Vintage Sampson Mordan gold plated pencil maker's name marked to mechanical pencil, inset stone decoration to top.

Samuel Mordan gold plated mechanical pencil (length 11 cm…

Gold Plated Mechanical Pencil by Samuel Mordan

Samuel Mordan gold plated mechanical pencil (length 11 cm approx).

An uncommon c.1900 15ct. Yellow gold watch key/propelling…

Multi-functional 15ct. gold watch key/propelling pencil/T-bar

An uncommon c.1900 15ct. Yellow gold watch key/propelling pencil/T-bar, the t-bar with watch key sliding to one end, propelling pencil to the other, operated from the central toggle. Length 5.2 cm, with maker's stamp 'S. Mordan & Co'.

Extending pencil in 15ct yellow gold and in working condition…

Gold Extending Pencil with Engraved Initials

Extending pencil in 15ct yellow gold and in working condition still containing graphite, late 19th early 20th century example is engraved with the initials Jd and stamped 15ct. Weight 15 grams.

An antique 18ct gold propelling pencil, hexagonal barrel with…

Antique Engraved Gold Pencil with Bloodstone Top

An antique 18ct gold propelling pencil, hexagonal barrel with fine scroll engraving, top set with a bloodstone, length 62 mm, slide missing screw, wt. 6.31g.

A rolled gold propelling pencil, 7.25 cm long not extended

Compact Rolled Gold Propelling Pencil

A rolled gold propelling pencil, 7.25 cm long not extended

Vintage 'Eversharp' rolled gold mechanical pencil in original…

Vintage Eversharp Rolled Gold Mechanical Pencil in Box

Vintage 'Eversharp' rolled gold mechanical pencil in original box, worn.

Two gold propelling pencils, one with a hardstone set swivel…

S. Mordan & Co. Gold Propelling Pencils with Hardstone Swivel

Two gold propelling pencils, one with a hardstone set swivel end. Both signed 'S. Mordan & Co.'.

Jeko, gold propelling pencil, c. 1951, 9ct light rose gold…

Jeko Gold Propelling Pencil and Caran d'Ache Ballpoint Set

Jeko, gold propelling pencil, c. 1951, 9ct light rose gold engine turned body with clip, stamped 'Jeko British made 9.375 9ct gold Jm&Co' and British assay marks, with box, together with a gold plated Caran d'Ache Ecridor ballpoint pen with hexagonal body…

Sampson Mordan gold ' Everpoint' pencil mechanical pencil,…

Sampson Mordan 9ct Gold Mechanical Pencil, 1939

Sampson Mordan gold ' Everpoint' pencil mechanical pencil, marked with maker's name, and 9 carat gold stamped, monogrammed and dated 1939,weight 20grams, total.

'Mordan' gold cased Retracting pen and pencil. 15ct cased…

Mordan 15ct Gold Retractable Pen and Pencil Combo

'Mordan' gold cased Retracting pen and pencil. 15ct cased combination. Width 9.8g, approx

Victorian 14ct gold pencil, of slender form with reeded body…

Victorian 14ct Gold Pencil with Agate Seal

Victorian 14ct gold pencil, of slender form with reeded body and agate seal, total weight 7.67gm, height 8 cm

Antique gold lined propelling pencil with bloodstone seal end,…

Antique Gold Pencil with Bloodstone Seal

Antique gold lined propelling pencil with bloodstone seal end, length 12.5 cm

Two 9ct yellow gold propelling pencils, pink and orange finish.

Gold Propelling Pencils in Pink and Orange Finish

Two 9ct yellow gold propelling pencils, pink and orange finish.

9ct rose gold propelling tooth pick marked SJR Birmingham 1972.…

1972 SJR Rose Gold Toothpick - 2.7g

9ct rose gold propelling tooth pick marked SJR Birmingham 1972. Approx weight 2.7 grams

An 18ct yellow gold telescopic pencil with a turquoise &…

Turquoise and Diamond Gold Pencil

An 18ct yellow gold telescopic pencil with a turquoise & diamond finial, a heart shaped turquoise, 4 mm with eighteen rose cut diamonds, 0.25ct, engraved 'Lady Heavenly', length 5 cm Wt 14.3 grams

An enamel miniature pencil, enhanced in gold. Length 3 cm.

Gold-Enhanced Enamel Miniature Pencil (or just "Gold-Enhanced Mini Pencil")

An enamel miniature pencil, enhanced in gold. Length 3 cm.

A 1900's pencil, 9ct rose gold, well etched, with paste finish.…

Etched Rose Gold Pencil with Paste Finish

A 1900's pencil, 9ct rose gold, well etched, with paste finish. Length 55 mm. Total weight 1.9g.

A pencil, 'Life Long', 9ct yellow gold, circa 1930. In original…

1930 Life Long 9ct Gold Pencil in Original Box

A pencil, 'Life Long', 9ct yellow gold, circa 1930. In original box. Weight all in 14.2g.

A S Mordan & Co 18ct yellow gold telescopic pencil, lozenge…

18ct Gold Telescopic Pencil by A.S. Mordan & Co

A S Mordan & Co 18ct yellow gold telescopic pencil, lozenge registration mark, length 4.5 cm Wt 9.2 grams

A S Mordan & Co 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil, length 9 cm…

9ct Gold Propelling Pencil by S. Mordan & Co

A S Mordan & Co 9ct yellow gold propelling pencil, length 9 cm Wt 22.5 grams

An 18ct yellow gold telescopic pencil with a turquoise and…

Turquoise and Diamond Gold Pencil

An 18ct yellow gold telescopic pencil with a turquoise and diamond finial, a heart shaped turquoise, 4 mm with eighteen rose cut diamonds, 0.25ct, engraved 'Lady Heavenly', length 5 cm Wt 14.3 grams

Two 9ct yellow and rose gold telescopic pencils, one very fine…

Telescopic Gold Pencils with Filigree Detail - 9.5g

Two 9ct yellow and rose gold telescopic pencils, one very fine and slim, the other with engraved filigree detail, length 5 cm and 8 cm Wt 9.5 grams

Two 9ct rose gold telescopic pencils with a bloodstone and blue…

3 Gold Telescopic Pencils with Gemstones and Engraving

Two 9ct rose gold telescopic pencils with a bloodstone and blue paste gemstone finial, a 9ct gold (tested) seal top telescopic pencil, engraved body, 5.5 cm L, total weight 2gms, length 5.5 cm Wt 3.7 grams

A 14ct yellow gold dual telescopic pencil, cross hatched tube…

Cross-Hatched Gold Telescopic Pencil with Star Buttons

A 14ct yellow gold dual telescopic pencil, cross hatched tube with star buttons, length 5 cm Wt 8.7 grams

A 9ct yellow gold aide memoire with pencil, hinge top,…

Pam's Gold Memoire with Hinged Top and Pencil

A 9ct yellow gold aide memoire with pencil, hinge top, inscribed 'Pam' Wt 35 grams

An American Wahlesharp gold filled telescopic pencil and an…

Gold and Embossed Telescopic Pencils, American Made

An American Wahlesharp gold filled telescopic pencil and an embossed telescopic pencil, length 8 cm and 13.5 cm

Two miniature telescopic pencils, one in 14ct yellow gold with…

Telescopic Pencils: Gold & Gemstone Miniatures

Two miniature telescopic pencils, one in 14ct yellow gold with a turquoise finial, the other in 9ct yellow gold with a agate seal, length 4.5 cm and 5 cm Wt 5.3 grams

Victorian propelling pencil with a bloodstone set plain shield…

Victorian Bloodstone Propelling Pencil with Shield Cartouche

Victorian propelling pencil with a bloodstone set plain shield cartouche. Pencil propels there is no ink nib. Tests as rolled gold

A gold pencil, 9ct yellow gold, English hallmarks, presented as…

English Hallmarked 9ct Gold Twist Pencil

A gold pencil, 9ct yellow gold, English hallmarks, presented as an early 20th century twist mechanism pencil, the body of smooth polished finish with flared end.

Sampson Mordan extending propelling pencil Marked Sampson…

Sampson Mordan Gold Propelling Pencil with Extender

Sampson Mordan extending propelling pencil Marked Sampson Mordan 3 to barrel. Approx 65 mm closed, 120 mm extended. Gold sleeved

A 14ct gold cased pencil, finely embossed, length 60 mm.

Embossed 14ct Gold Pencil - 60mm Length

A 14ct gold cased pencil, finely embossed, length 60 mm.

A 9ct yellow gold (tested) miniature telescopic pencil in the…

9ct Gold Cross-shaped Telescopic Pencil Miniature

A 9ct yellow gold (tested) miniature telescopic pencil in the form of a cross, 3.5 cm long, total weight 1.6gms

A 9ct gold (hallmarked) Mordan's English made sheath vest…

Mordan's 9ct Gold Sheath Vest Pencil - English Made

A 9ct gold (hallmarked) Mordan's English made sheath vest pencil, retractable, 7 cm long, total weight 7gms

A 14ct gold (tested) seal top telescopic miniature pencil, 4 cm…

14ct Gold Telescopic Miniature Pencil with Seal Top

A 14ct gold (tested) seal top telescopic miniature pencil, 4 cm long, total weight 2.2gms

A 9ct gold (hallmarked) seal top telescopic pencil, engraved…

Engraved 9ct Gold Telescopic Pencil with Seal Top

A 9ct gold (hallmarked) seal top telescopic pencil, engraved body, 5.5 cm long, total weight 5.2gms

An 18ct gold (tested) telescopic pencil cover, reeded body, 7.5…

18ct Gold Telescopic Pencil Cover, Reeded Body - 19.3g

An 18ct gold (tested) telescopic pencil cover, reeded body, 7.5 cm long, total weight 19.3gms

A 14ct gold (tested) propelling pencil with cover, engraved…

Engraved 14ct Gold Propelling Pencil with Cover, 8.3g

A 14ct gold (tested) propelling pencil with cover, engraved body, 7 cm long, total weight 8.3 gms

A German Fendograph 9ct gold (tested) pencil, of triangular…

German Fendograph 9ct Gold Triangular Pencil

A German Fendograph 9ct gold (tested) pencil, of triangular form, engine turned body, 9.5 cm long, total weight 13gms

A 9ct yellow gold mounted sheath vest pencil, hallmarked, 9.5…

9ct Gold Sheath Vest Pencil, Hallmarked, 6g Total Weight

A 9ct yellow gold mounted sheath vest pencil, hallmarked, 9.5 cm long, total weight 6gms

An 18ct gold (tested) mechanical pencil, geometric pattern to…

18ct Gold Geometric Pattern Mechanical Pencil, 7gms

An 18ct gold (tested) mechanical pencil, geometric pattern to body, 6 cm long, total weight 7gms

A 9ct gold (tested) mechanical pencil, of plain circular form,…

9ct Gold Mechanical Pencil, 5cm, 8.7g

A 9ct gold (tested) mechanical pencil, of plain circular form, 5 cm long, total weight 8.7gms

A 9ct gold (tested) seal top telescopic pencil, facet cut seal,…

Faceted Seal Top Gold Pencil

A 9ct gold (tested) seal top telescopic pencil, facet cut seal, engraved body, 8 cm long, total weight 7.5gms

An S Mordan & Co 9ct gold (hallmarked) press end pencil, 7 cm…

9ct Gold Press End Pencil by S Mordan & Co

An S Mordan & Co 9ct gold (hallmarked) press end pencil, 7 cm long, total weight 19gms

A 9ct gold (hallmarked) pencil cover, of plain form, 6.2gms

Plain 9ct Gold Pencil Cover - 6.2g

A 9ct gold (hallmarked) pencil cover, of plain form, 6.2gms