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  courtesy Russel Erwin collection

Winsor & Newton Tubular Drawing Pencils

Winsor & Newton, London

purpose
lead diameter
mechanism
composition
variations
production date
origin 		sketching
apprx. 2 mm to 4 mm hexagonal
friction slide clutch
ebony barrel with sterling silver(?) fittings
degree imprint on nosepiece: F, M, B, BB, ?
(circa 1910)
England 		   
special features very unusual hexagonal lead and sliding friction mechanism



The most beautiful leadholders ever made to my knowledge and taste. I have not had the good fortune to examine them firsthand so I am unable to comment on the practicality of the mechanism, but I have doubts as to its suitablilty for serious drawing. In any case, the mechanism did not enjoy a long history.