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	courtesy Russel Erwin collection

Winsor & Newton Tubular Drawing Pencils

Winsor & Newton, London

purpose lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	sketching apprx. 2 mm to 4 mm hexagonal friction slide clutch ebony barrel with sterling silver(?) fittings degree imprint on nosepiece: F, M, B, BB, ? (circa 1910) England
special features	very unusual hexagonal lead and sliding friction mechanism

The most beautiful leadholders ever made to my knowledge and taste. I have not had the good fortune to examine them firsthand so I am unable to comment on the practicality of the mechanism, but I have doubts as to its suitablilty for serious drawing. In any case, the mechanism did not enjoy a long history.


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