Mechanical Pencil Art Deco, green bakelite, Austria, 1920s.
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This Austrian mechanical pencil from the 1920s exemplifies early Art Deco design, where new-generation materials meet modernist functionality. Crafted from glossy bakelite, its body displays a deep emerald green that transitions smoothly into a lighter, semi-translucent shade at the tip. The geometric, cylindrical form—measuring 9.6 cm in length and 0.8 cm in diameter—is accentuated by a contrasting black end piece. The construction appears seamless, with only a subtle demarcation at the section near the tip. The form is free from decorative elements, fittings, or clips, while the bakelite surface remains smooth and highly polished. The mechanism accommodates graphite leads, ensuring practical usability. Its condition is very good, with no cracks or noticeable signs of wear, and the surface is glossy and distinct.This pencil embodies the spirit of the 1920s, an era when modernity and material innovation symbolized progress. Its slender, almost architectural line speaks of a fascination with light and contrast, while the green gradient recalls the optimism of the interwar years and the ambition to encapsulate innovation in everyday objects. As a silent companion to Viennese offices, it conjures images of ordered elegance and the pursuit of beauty through simplicity.In an eclectic study arrangement, it could be displayed on a classic tray alongside a fountain pen and a leather-bound notebook, creating a set with a distinct historical accent. It would also fit well among a collection of vintage office accessories or on a desk styled in the spirit of Art Deco. One might combine it with a geometric desk lamp from the era or a chrome-detailed box to reinforce the narrative of functional elegance from the 1920s.
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Height9.6 cm
Width0.8 cm
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Width0.8 cm
Height9.6 cm
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