goodwriterspens posted: " My thanks to Andy Russell for these photographs and the information on this combination fountain pen and pencil.  PAT. NO. 508607 MADE IN ENG BYWEDEKIND'S.50 BAKER ST.WEYBRIDGE.SURREY.ENG Despite what the above imprint says it was made by Altur" Goodwriterspens's Blog An Altura Combo goodwriterspens Jan 1 My thanks to Andy Russell for these photographs and the information on this combination fountain pen and pencil.  PAT. NO. 508607 MADE IN ENG BY WEDEKIND'S.50 BAKER ST.WEYBRIDGE.SURREY.ENG Despite what the above imprint says it was made by Altura for Wedekind, who made souvenir and advertising items. It is precisely machined in the beautiful mottled hard rubber. The pencil, unusually, is made to hold a thick graphite lead or crayon, such as might be used by an artist. The lead is retained by a superbly-made collet fixing turned in the same mottled vulcanite. The end of the cap holds a sharpener. This combo was introduced almost on the outbreak of World War II. Wartime limitation of production of fountain pens meant that it was only made for a few months and for that reason is likely to be rare. The clip, held on by a thick metal washer, has been broken off. It would be good to know what the original clip looked like. Has anyone a photo? Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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