APPROXIMATE AGE IS 1890-1910. THE ART NOUVEAU ERA. THIS PENCIL IS NONFUNCTIONAL.

This antique 2.25” Chatelaine mechanical pencil is a vintage collectible made in the United States.

It comes with a new 18" sterling silver chain & is adorned with engraved floral designs.

The pencil is a rare type of Chatelaine pencil worn on the functional chatelaine belt worn by ladies of the household in Victorian times. This lady must have been a card player judging by the black celluloid spade charm hanging from her pencil.

This necklace is perfect for collectors of pens and writing instruments.