{"product_id":"hallmarked-silver-pencil-by-edward-baker-1941","title":"Hallmarked Silver Pencil by Edward Baker. 1941.","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdward Baker was a renowned silversmith based in Birmingham, best known for producing hiigh quality silver pencils.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ' The Mascot' model pencil is constructed in Silver, it has a Birmingham hallmark giving Edward Baker as the manufacturer with a 1941 date code.  In excellent, fully working condition, the pencil is free of any dints or personalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism is a 'continuous twist' type, it operates by turning the cone clockwise to expel the lead.  A new lead has been fitted and it works well with a smooth action.  It is a very tactile item, solid Silver has a distinctive 'warm' feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMechanical pencils have seen an upsurge in popularity recently with new models ranging from a few pounds to over two hundred pounds. The vast majority of these new pencils, however, use the simple, and cheap to make, 'click action' clutch mechanism. The original rotary mechanism, as in this pencil, is much more robust and is generally only found on the more expensive models. Only the very best modern pencils can compare with this Edward Baker..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58373448040832,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1190984.jpg?v=1783061305","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/hallmarked-silver-pencil-by-edward-baker-1941","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}