Antique Victorian Aikin Lambert ALCO Chevron Telescopic Mechanical Pencil Gold For Sale

Up for sale is a second beautiful antique Victorian-era telescoping magic pocket pencil manufactured by the prestigious Aikin Lambert Company (stamped A.L. CO on the upper rim). This model features a stunning, crisp engine-turned Chevron / zig-zag geometric pattern across the gold-filled casing. Includes a top loop designed to hang from a chatelaine, pocket-watch chain, or necklace lanyard.

Condition:

Sourced directly from a local estate and sold strictly AS-FOUND and UNTESTED. To preserve the delicate antique internal gears, no mechanical disassembly or forced polishing has been performed. The inner silver section pulls out smoothly, and the factory maker's mark stamp is highly crisp. This piece uniquely retains a fragment of its original vintage thick lead at the tip. Exhibits beautiful, authentic age patina and light surface wear consistent with a 110+ year old historical writing tool. Please study high-resolution macro photos for exact cosmetic detail