Description
Vintage Yard-O-Led Diplomat solid sterling silver propelling pencil. Octagonal shaped body with engine turned decoration along the length. Pocket clip on the side & a monogramed cartouche in the centre. The pencil comes completely apart as can be seen in the photograph above. It has been fully cleaned & is in full working order. The pencil comes complete with three leads. Fully hallmarked on the side of the pencil, lovely collectors item.  
 
Maker
Yard-O-Led, England & 
Johnson, Matthey & Co 
 
Assay
London
 
Date
1954
 
Weight
22.4 grams
 
Length
122mm
 
Condition
Very good condition for it's age with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing. There is a tiny little ding at the bottom of one of the engine turned sections which is hardly noticeable but can be seen in the last photograph above