Antique 1901 Silver Carpenters Pencil Holder Necklace
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This early 20th-century sterling silver carpenter’s pencil holder is a practical object made for working tradesmen, designed to protect and carry a carpenter’s pencil securely on a chain. Cylindrical in form, the silver sleeve slides over the pencil, allowing it to be worn while working and preventing breakage. Pieces like this were commonly used by builders, carpenters, and craftsmen, blending utility with the durability of solid silver.
The original wooden carpenter’s pencil survives and is stamped “JOHAN FABER” and “MADE IN BAVARIA”, identifying it as a German-made pencil produced by the Faber family, renowned for supplying high-quality pencils to professional trades during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The pairing of a British-hallmarked silver holder with a Bavarian pencil reflects the international trade in specialist tools at the time. Today, the piece can also be worn as a distinctive pendant, styled on a chain as a novel item of functional jewellery.
MARKS & HALLMARKS
Anchor
Lion
Letter B – 1901
R.H.V
MEASUREMENTS
Length: 1cm
Height: 6.3cm
Weight: 4.77g
CONDITION
Good antique condition. The silver holder shows light surface wear consistent with age and use. The pencil is present and original, with expected wear from handling.
SKU
8173
Caring for your jewelry
Antique and vintage jewelry lasts longest with gentle care. Store each piece separately, keep it away from perfume and hairspray, and clean it with a soft dry cloth.
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