After the war the pencils had riveted clips and silver and gold pencils were fully hallmarked. Through into the next century his familyrun business continued to develop the unique design of carrying twelve three inch leads inside the barrel. Doing the math, you can calculate that brenners pencil contained one yard of lead. As a small british company we are extremely grateful for your understanding and support. In 2011 the parker factory at newhaven, east sussex, england, was closed, and its production transferred to nantes, france. Yardoled viceory grand victorian fountain pen united inkdom. There are very few pens left in the world that are made by hand. If you have a yard o led pencil, we encourage you to contact them and arrange for service that way.
The yardoled pencil company was founded in 1934 by a mr brenner to produce his unique patent for propelling pencils which contained twelve three inch. The moment i saw yard o led photo few years ago i wanted to try one but i couldnt excuse the cost. Previous post at pencil talk on a vintage yard o led pencil. Yard o led products come with a famous lifetime warranty, and this information is not meant to replace the care of a qualified technician.
Yard o led pencils, engraved sterling silver pen heaven. It is much more exciting than any book about train spotting or coin collecting. My yard o lette pencil is made from sterling silver. I have heard of the brand yard o led, but what is yard o lette. Today, in their workshops located in the jewellery quarter of the city of birmingham, every yard o led ballpoint pen, rollerball pen, fountain pen and pencil in the. Its for collectors and people just looking to sell the nice pen they no longer want rattling around their desk. A short video of behind the scenes at yardoled s workshop.
Yardoleds handcrafted writing instruments are made in england from sterling silver, using time honoured methods of craftsmanship. The famous disney artist carl barks was an enthusiastic user of esterbrook pens. May 23, 2016 yardoled have a history going back almost 200 years, for much of that time specialising in mechanical pencils. Pilot mr retro pop collection fountain pen, gray barrel, hounds tooth accent, fine stainless steel nib, black ink 91435 modern design fountain pen with retro patterns, stainless steel nib, refillable. Yardoled pencil,sterling silver in 1934, ludwig frederick brenner.
Buy yard o led collectable pens and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Oct 24, 2015 yard o led pencils there was a lot came up the other day with a swan in it which i wanted. Engraved pens and pencils typically have names or initials, but this one has a date. In 1934, the yard o led company was founded and today continues its traditions of craftsmanship and excellence established nearly 200 years ago. Yardoled viceroy victorian fountain pens comparison pocket. Since its foundation in 1934 with the first patent for a mechanical pencil capable of holding twelve three inch leads, yardoled has had a history of innovation.
In 1934, yard0led pencil company was founded by a mr. They started out as makers of the first propelling pencil, earning their name from the yard of lead the pencils contained. Its not often that a companys history begins before its inception, but yardoleds history traces back to 1816, a full 118 years before it was established. Thought since the fountain pen was one which was one of a kind the converter was also. Nevertheless, all the companys writing instruments continue to be handmade and hallmarked in birmingham by highly skilled silversmiths out of sterling silver. Yard o led prepares to celebrate 85 years of excellence with the county series the yard o led pencil company, who have been making beautiful, precisionengineered writing implements in england for nearly 85 years, will launch the county series of mechanical pens and pencils to. From that point onwards the familyrun business continued to develop its unique design carrying twelve three inch leads inside the barrel of the pencil, hence the name yard o led. Previous post at pencil talk on a vintage yardoled pencil.
I am considering buying some vintage yardoled s and have been trying to locate a web site or publication that descirbes history of their manufacture and what the various hallmarks on the vintage pens. A set of 72 clear lucite esterbrook fountain pens were used to sign the civil rights bill into law in 1964. A pen costing this much ought to get everything right and this one does. I wish he would write a book about his other love lynard skynard. Pioneering design, fine craftsmanship, family ties and a rich company heritage all make the yard o led range of beautiful instruments so covetable. Find great deals on ebay for yard o led pencil when you shop the largest online selection at. The viceroy victorian grand was the first yardoled i used many years ago but i had heard of the other sizes and seen them in pictures. So far we have looked at the montegrappa 80th anniversary and privilege deco, the sheaffer plain polished legacy and the waterman sterling silver gentleman. Brenner, when he took out a patent on a pencil mechanism which gave each unit the ability to hold twelve 3 leads. Yardoled was founded in 1934 by leopold brenner when he took out a patent on a pencil mechanism providing the capacity to hold 12 threeinch 7. The petite sizing and intricate handhammered victorian pattering make the viceroy pocket ideal for slipping neatly into a pocket or use during travel. However if you want the full story it will be in the book i am writing on the history of yol, but i dont think i am allowed to advertise that here. Its hard to go into an antiques shop in the uk without coming across a silver yardoled pencil.
Influenced by original designs of the 19th and 20th centuries, the range of yard o led writing instruments has expanded to include ballpens, fountain pens and rollerball pens alongside the traditional propelling pencil handcrafted from hallmarked sterling silver. Yard o led survived the blitz, it can survive covid19. Owning a pen or mechanical pencil from yard o led marks you out as a man of true style and discernment. Colin keates, the grandson of yard o led founder ludwig brenner. Find great deals on ebay for yard o led pen and sterling silver pen. Yard o led is not exactly your average, everyday, runofthemill brand name. The workshops is located in the jewellery quarter of the city of birmingham, yard o led understand the importance of timehonoured methods of craftsmanship since 1934. After world war ii the company merged with sampson mordan ltd whose founder had patented the first mechanical pencil in 1822. Yardoled perfecta ballpen victorian the writing desk. It is one of many great new pens you will find on our new pens pages, now that we are an authorized dealer for lamy and yard o led. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Yardoled traditional sterling silver pens the pen shop. Recently i received a package of higher end pens from a fellow fpn member.
Next i would like to move up from france and take a look at another very large heavy sterling silver pen, this one the yard oled viceroy grand victorian. Each pen is individually numbered and comes complete with a lifetime guarantee. The heavily engraved finish of the viceroy victorian highlights the intricate work of the yard o led craftsmen, with each detail hammered by hand. Time to look at the yard o led viceroy grand, an extremely nice gift from john. In 1934, yard 0 led pencil company was founded by a mr. Like all yard o led pencils, the diplomat contains 12 three inch leads, literally a yard of lead, providing the inspiration behind the yard o led company name. Yardoled is not exactly your average, everyday, runofthemill brand name. I am considering buying some vintage yard o led s and have been trying to locate a web site or publication that descirbes history of their manufacture and what the various hallmarks on the vintage pens mean.
Throughout its history, the brand has stayed true to its english roots, hiring local workers and sourcing materials from the finest english sources. Yardoled pens and ephemera for sale at the pen market. The yardoled pencil company, who have been making beautiful. The yardoled pencil company was founded in london, england in 1934 by german immigrant, ludwig brenner, to produce his patent propelling pencils. Our customer services team is available to assist with any questions and styling. The victorian pattern on the barrel contributes to that of course, as does the companys own history. It is from this feature that the name yardoled evolved. A new yardoled atelier is established in spencer street birmingham, in the heart of the jewellery quarter. Yardoled pocket viceroy barley ballpen twist r941016. Yard o led went on to offer a wide range of pencils and pens using materials from plastic to silver or gold plate, rolled silver, solid silver, rolled gold and even platinum.
Yardoled fountain pens never leave the workshop until theyve been checked over numerous times. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for yard o led collectable pencils. Yard o led victorian fountain pen med r943921 manufacturer video. This entry was posted in pen news and tagged get it while its hot, out of stock merchandise, sterling silver, sterling silver pencil, victorian england, vintage pencils, vintage pens, yardoled, yardoled ink, yardoled pencils, yardoled pens, yardoled regent on december 18, 2015 by nathaniel cerf. Wide range of yard o led sterling silver pencils at competitive prices with free uk delivery at pen heaven. Yard o led, since its establishment in 1934, has built its brand on exceptional skill and painstaking detail, shaped by an understanding of the importance of timehonoured methods of both craftsmanship and design. Pelikan holding ag is a german manufacturing company of writing, office and art equipment. The most traditional writing instruments youve never.
Jan, 2008 january, 1952 yard oled pencil im not sure what was being commemorated fiftysix years ago today, but thats the date inscribed on this vintage yardoled pencil. The yardoled pencil company was founded in london, england in 1934 by a mr brenner to produce his patent propelling pencils which contained twelve three. Yardoled solid silver writing instruments, england. They are real works of art, and worth saving up for as an heirloom if you like the thought of passing on something both very. What made this one special to me, what makes me really really really want one of my own, is the way yard o led have been able to give this pen a sense of history.
Personalise your yard o led with our specialist engraving service. Inspired by designs of the past, each pen has an air of individuality and a strong sense of belonging in an everchanging world. And its especially not an everyday, runofthemill luxury brand name however, although yardoled is an unusual name, it also happens to be a very practical one as it states right up front precisely what made it famous. Credited with the invention of the differentialpiston filling method, the original company was founded in hanover in 1838 before it went bankrupt and restarted.
Pioneering design, fine craftsmanship, family ties and a rich company heritage all make the yardoled range of beautiful instruments so covetable. The parker pen company is an american manufacturer of luxury pens, founded in 1888 by george safford parker in janesville, wisconsin, united states. Its the most exciting book about pen collecting and pen history i have ever read. Europens double magnetic leather pen case black yard o led compatible. Each yard o led pen or pencil carries a lifetime guarantee. Yard o led has reserved the first set of the 100 individually numbered presentation cases for meghan and harry with the top of the fluted finial engraved with an h on the ballpoint pen and. Yard o led has built its brand on exceptional skill, painstaking detail and timehonoured methods.
Man, they made me want to pack everything in, become an author so i could use one at book signings. Yard o led corinthian ballpoint pen there is no other fine writing instrument quite like the britishmade yard o led. This pen was kindly sent to me by check out my website. Led by perfectionist alex, the team works tirelessly to produce the best possible pens and pencils. Its why yardoled silver pens and yardoled propelling pencils occupy a special place within so many enthusiasts collections. Got a fountain pen at a pen show a couple years ago. I did not bother to ask questions or worry about the converter malfunctioning. The yardoled pencil company was founded in london, england in 1934 by german immigrant, ludwig brenner, to produce his patent propelling pencils which contained twelve three inch leads that is to say, 36 inches or a yard of lead. Handcrafted sterling silver writing instruments in england since 1934.
It seems the company was founded in 1934, not 1924 as reported in a number of sources, and by ludwig brenner through his application of a patent on a mechanical pencil that would hold multiple pieces of pencil lead. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. I have been corrected in my information about this company by a fellow is writing a book on yard o led. Fountain pens are a more recent venture, building on those decades centuries, even of silversmith experience. In 1934, the yardoled company was founded and today continues its traditions of craftsmanship and excellence established nearly 200 years ago. Yardoled s handcrafted writing instruments are made in england from sterling silver, using time honoured methods of craftsmanship. The central ring of the three platinumcoated rings features. Thinking about a retro model, have not seen any comments on one. The heavily engraved finish of the viceroy standard victorian fountain pen highlights the intricate work of the yardoled craftsmen, with each part of the detailed motif meticulously hammered by hand. The heavily engraved finish of the viceroy standard victorian fountain pen highlights the intricate work of the yard o led craftsmen, with each part of the detailed motif meticulously hammered by hand.
The cap top reveals a sentence from the le petit prince book and is crowned with the iconic emblem. The classic viceroy is the epitome of yard o led quality and design, a collection to suit all writing styles. Alex has a vast knowledge about pens and will be happy to tell you all about their history. Handcrafted in solid 925 sterling silver, the designs typify the elegance of the victorian era. That post was privileged to receive a comment from mr. Brenner, when he took out a patent on a pencil mechanism which gave each unit the ability to hold twelve 3 leads or one yard, hence the name yard0led known fondly to fanciers as yol. This is the incredible 18k white gold nib from the yard o led astoria.
We will send your repaired yard o led back to you via tracked royal mail ukeu and via. The yard o led pencil company was founded in london, england in 1934 by german immigrant, ludwig brenner, to produce his patent propelling pencils which contained twelve three inch leads that is to say, 36 inches or a yard of lead. The yard o led viceroy barley sterling silver ball pen was inspired by the design from the 19th and early 20th century. A little bit of history yard o led have been making writing instruments, primarily of the mechanical pencil persuasion, since 1822. Page 1 of 3 yardoled viceroy grand plain finish posted in.
Although fountain pens are a relatively recent development, all that experience and craftsmanship counts for a lot. Yardoled makes chapel writing instruments in honor of. For this new product he establishes the yard o led pencil company. Browse our selection of luxury pens in our pens shop, handcrafted and finished in sterling silver. Grasps the fine art of vintage beauty in your hands with every handwritten piece you create. Colin keates, the grandson of yardoled founder ludwig brenner. The cost for returning the item to the yard o led workshop or courier cost if from overseas is for the original purchasers owners account as is the cost of returning the writing instrument. In 1822, the first ever propelling pencil was invented and patented by a man called sampson mordan. The pen is fitted with an 18karat gold nib, which is engraved with this designation along with the yard o led name. The rest of the lot was pencils, something i dont have a great deal of interest in or knowledge about.
Advice for pen newbies, exclusive ink process, and low vs. Yardoled are a well established family run british company that manufacture and sell luxury writing instruments. The perfect partner to the viceroy victorian and viceroy grand victorian fountain pens. The yardoled pencil company was founded in 1934 by a mr brenner to produce his unique patent for propelling pencils which contained twelve three inch leads that is to say, 36 inches or a yard of lead.
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