Lovely Bunch of c. 1870s Slate Pencils with Gold Paper Wraps motel pool from a dealer in Maine

from a dealer in Maine

4 3/4" x 3 3/8" x 3/4"

like a cross between celadon and Granny Smith apple

It is heavy for its size and feels quite substantial

with this half-dead

Lovely Bunch of c. 1870s Slate Pencils with Gold Paper Wraps motel pool from a dealer in MaineA beautiful set of antique slate pencils, just waiting for one of those antique slates I am so fond of (none in the shop just now, but I'll find one soon!) I do like just looking at these a bundle of possibilities; words and numbers yet to be written. I come across these now and then but I've never seen ones wrapped in gold, which makes them extra lovely and special feeling. c. 1870s. Approx 6 7 16" long. Sold as a set. In excellent condition.