Pencil - Propelling - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

1971.42.5

Description

Propelling pencil made of sterling silver 925. The pencil is decorated along its length and has 2 sliders along the sides. One slider pushes out the pencil while the other slider pushes out a semi-circular protective guard which actually protects the pencil from damage. The top of the pencil has a flared top with an eraser (which has perished).

Marks

W.V & S Inscribed
WV&S Logo

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Silver

Credit Line

Pencil - Propelling, 1971.42.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Production place

Birmingham West Midlands England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

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Pencil - Propelling