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Dixon Designer 170

(USA)

Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., USA

lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	2 mm pushbutton spring clutch all metal none 1950s USA

Notice the thicker barrel on the US made example compared to the Italian made version below.


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Dixon Designer 170

(Italy)

Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., USA

lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	2 mm pushbutton spring clutch all metal none 1960s Italy

see also	Koh-I-Noor 5611


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Dixon Designer No. 170

(hexagonal barrel)

Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, USA

lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	2 mm pushbutton spring clutch all metal none (1970s) Italy

This variant has an engraved portion of the shank as a grip whereas the example below has a knurled ferrule grip. Also, this one has a hexagonal section while the other has an octagonal barrel.


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Dixon Designer No. 170

(octagonal barrel)

Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, USA

lead diameter mechanism composition variations production date origin	2 mm pushbutton spring clutch all metal none (1970s) Italy


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