Description
Wahl‑Eversharp vintage mechanical pencil gold filled
Brand Background
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The Eversharp pencil was invented by Charles R. Keeran and launched in 1913; it became the first widely adopted metal propelling pencil
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In 1916, Wahl Adding Machine Company acquired Keeran’s business, rebranding to Wahl‑Eversharp and expanding into fountain pens by 1917
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The company operated under the Wahl‑Eversharp name until around 1941, when it simplified to Eversharp, before being acquired by Parker in 1957
Typical Features of Vintage Pencils
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Material & Decoration: Commonly made of gold-filled metal with engine‑turned or chased patterns; also seen in silver‑plated or well-polished plain finishes
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Lead Size: Usually designed for 1.1 mm (or occasionally 0.9 mm) thick leads, pushed via a twist mechanism at the top cap
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Length: Many span around 5¼ inches (about 134 mm); some smaller purse or chatelaine styles measure ~3–4 inches
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Markings: Typically engraved with “Wahl‑Eversharp” or simply “Eversharp,” often with “Made in USA” in smaller inscriptions
