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		courtesy Laurie Schmidtke collection

slate board marking leadholder

unknown maker

purpose lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	slate board marking ~3 mm, slate twist lock clutch wooden barrel with metal clutch unknown (circa 1900s to 1930s) (USA)
special features
see also	Eberhard Faber 612 slate board marker

This is a unique holder for slate leads. It was packaged in a wooden box with several spare leads. The barrel appears to be a hardwood such as birch and the end is painted pink in an apparent attempt to suggest an eraser or possibly red cedar. Slate is very hard compared to graphite and was used in grade schools. The leads would last a very long time.

slate holder kit box


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