One of a Kind — 1 Available
Eagle Pencil Co. Cast Metal Lead Pointer, Patent 354,320, c. 1890–1915
Viridian Eclection
$88.00
Save $38.50
Appraised value $126.50
Era
Tools
Material
See description
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Provenance
Documented
Professional Packing
Foam, crating & fragile handling
Condition Guaranteed
Documented & photographed
Private Viewings
Reno, NV & free white-glove within 100 mi
Antique Shipping Policy
All antique and vintage items are sold as described. We professionally pack every piece with museum-grade foam, layered boxing, and fragile handling instruction labels. Once in carrier hands, liability transfers to the carrier. Shipping damage claims must be filed with the carrier directly. All sales are final. Questions about a piece before purchasing?
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Piece This cast metal lead pointer was produced by the Eagle Pencil Company in the late 19th to early 20th century and is protected under U.S. Patent No. 354,320 (1886). De...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Dimensions
Era
Tools
Availability
One of a Kind — 1 Available
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Piece
This cast metal lead pointer was produced by the Eagle Pencil Company in the late 19th to early 20th century and is protected under U.S. Patent No. 354,320 (1886). Designed for professional use, it sharpens solid graphite leads used in drafting pencils and lead holders rather than wooden pencils.
Tools like this were standard equipment for architects, engineers, surveyors, and accountants during the height of American industrial and architectural expansion.
Design & Construction
→ Heavy cast metal body
→ Screw-off top with central thumb dome
→ Replaceable abrasive liner housed in a metal cup
→ Precision-focused design for controlled lead tapering
Manufacturer
Eagle Pencil Company, one of America’s most influential writing-instrument manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Included
→ Original paper instruction insert (worn but present)
Condition
Authentic vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age and use. Paper insert shows tearing and surface wear. Mechanism functions as intended.
What it was used for
This sharpener was used by:
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Engineers
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Architects
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Draftsmen
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Surveyors
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Accountants
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Artists using lead holders
It does not sharpen wooden pencils. It sharpens solid graphite leads used in mechanical lead holders.
Era
→ c. 1890–1915
Styling & Use
Equally compelling as a functional drafting tool or as an industrial design object for a desk, shelf, or studio space.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
Have a question? — we're happy to provide additional photos, condition detail, or discuss the piece directly.
Antique
Verified Era
Authenticated period piece
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Full condition documentation & detail shots
Excellent
Condition
Professionally assessed & photographed
1 of 1
Available
One of a kind — this exact piece, never restocked
All Sales
Final
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