Product Description
Type Vintage mechanical pencil.
Product Name Diplomat Barley Pencil, the Diplomat is the original Yard-O-Led model. Marked 42276 as the patent number.
Manufacturer and Year Yard-O-Led, made in Burmingham, England -- 1984 based on the "K" hallmark.
Length 4-13/16"
Filling System It takes 1.1mm leads which it extends via the twist mechanism where twisting the cone left and right moves the lead. There is no eraser. It has a blank cartcouche for personalization.
Color Faceted sterling silver in a barleycorn design. It also has tons of hallmarks. It does not have a number on the clip because it predates individually numbering pencils.
Condition Excellent used condition. The pencil has light handwear and a few tiny dents in the cap derby. No chips, dents, or scratches. No personalization. The pencil is working very well.
