1830s Silver Mechanical Pencil w/ Perpetual Calendar!!!

[mangum]

I had a great time yesterday & saved a very unique piece of history! This is a silver mechanical pencil with a perpetual calendar (I've helped ID a few before & always wanted to find one!) It was made by Addison & Co., NYC circa 1820s-30s. Notice that the decorative tip is inside, I was scared to try any repair on that.This was my first target of the day & the best! I'm definitely happy to have this in my collection. It was a scorcher but fun nonetheless!

 

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[tamrock]

That is a great find. Do you think it's missing any of the original pieces? I like finding old writing instruments when I'm out on the road for work hitting thrift outlets, antique and pawn shops along the way. I picked up this sterling pencil from the early 20th C for a few bucks made by a Edward Todd and when I put it up for auction on eBay two collectors ask I end the auction now with their offer. One was an offer of $75. and the other was $100. I declined and it sold for $150. I still have pictures of it and I wish I hadn't sold it. The first picture of my sterling pencil I took in a motel, before I got home to do a little restoration on it. If I had your pencil and I wish I did have one like it, I would be looking into having it restored. I've no clue what yours would be worth as is, but I have a feeling it would be worth something to a serious collector, even as is. I think it looks like it could be restored pretty well by someone who knows what to do. I know I wouldn't attempt to do it.

 

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[46Wheat]

Sweet piece of silver history

 

[tamrock]

Very cool find, I'd love to find one of those, congrats!

Me too

 

[ecmo]

Oh wow I had no idea they had anything that advanced back than,super sweet find! Congrats!

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[mangum]

That is a great find. Do you think it's missing any of the original pieces? I like finding old writing instruments when I'm out on the road for work hitting thrift outlets, antique and pawn shops along the way. I picked up this sterling pencil from the early 20th C for a few bucks made by a Edward Todd and when I put it up for auction on eBay two collectors ask I end the auction now with their offer. One was an offer of $75. and the other was $100. I declined and it sold for $150. I still have pictures of it and I wish I hadn't sold it. The first picture of my sterling pencil I took in a motel, before I got home to do a little restoration on it. If I had your pencil and I wish I did have one like it, I would be looking into having it restored. I've no clue what yours would be worth as is, but I have a feeling it would be worth something to a serious collector, even as is. I think it looks like it could be restored pretty well by someone who knows what to do. I know I wouldn't attempt to do it.

Nice pen, thanks for sharing. Everything is there but the tip is stuck inside. I could take it to a jeweler & see although I imagine it would be pretty pricey to get repaired. There is also a brass tube in the center & I'm sure that'll make it a challenge as well.

 

[Tommy G]

A very unique find! Congrats!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That's an incredibly cool artifact Josh! Would love to have one of those in my collection. Great find!!

 

[tamrock]

Nice pen, thanks for sharing. Everything is there but the tip is stuck inside. I could take it to a jeweler & see although I imagine it would be pretty pricey to get repaired. There is also a brass tube in the center & I'm sure that'll make it a challenge as well.

Yeah, I can see that brass tube and sure those tips make it kind of look like an old medical syringe, but could be duplicated I would think?. An item like you have is pretty rare imo. It would have belonged to a well to do person or someone of scientific means. Not sure what it would cost to bring back, but I've looked online for skilled silversmith and restorer's and have found a couple that can do some amazing work, or at least they have pictures that show their end results looking with spectacular results. I have a couple projects I want done when I do decide to do so, if ever? Some I can take on myself, from the skills I picked up in the old school auto body shop days.

 

[mangum]

Yeah, I can see that brass tube and sure those tips make it kind of look like an old medical syringe, but could be duplicated I would think?. An item like you have is pretty rare imo. It would have belonged to a well to do person or someone of scientific means. Not sure what it would cost to bring back, but I've looked online for skilled silversmith and restorer's and have found a couple that can do some amazing work, or at least they have pictures that show their end results looking with spectacular results. I have a couple projects I want done when I do decide to do so, if ever? Some I can take on myself, from the skills I picked up in the old school auto body shop days.

After doing some research this would probably only be worth $150 at the most in good shape. After talking to a knowledgeable jeweler it would be in the hundreds (at least) to get it repaired (most jewelers won't touch it). So... I will enjoy it just as it is, the dents & dings tell a story too!

 

[8Reales]

HI Magnun seeking ur help again, what do u think this is another mechanical pencil part? looks very much like the other one i showed you.

 

[sutphin]

MAGNUM THATS A COOL FIND YOU GOT THERE .

 

[against the wind]

That is sweet. Prior to the 1880's most US silversmiths would work with a 90% silver content. (Coin Silver ). The silver content was changed to
92.5%, (Sterling), to compete with European Silver content. This was especially true with Silver Tableware.

 

[A2coins]

Thanks for showing us that would be sweet in any collection!!!!!!!!!

 

[JerV3]

Awesome find there man

Congrats

HH Jer

 

[Trapper340]

Never knew they were that old. That's cool