Lovely Bunch of c. 1870s Slate Pencils with Gold Paper Wraps geographical playing card At the top of the

At the top of the box is a small pocket

My photos are not very good--way too big to fit in my usual photo set up

listing 5 reasons for the award

The wood is a beautiful warm brown and all the better for the scrapes and scratches--but no splits--all over

with the glue somewhat visible

Lovely Bunch of c. 1870s Slate Pencils with Gold Paper Wraps geographical playing card At the top of theA beautiful set of antique slate pencils, just waiting for one of those antique slates I am so fond of (none in the shop just now, but I'll find one soon!) I do like just looking at these a bundle of possibilities; words and numbers yet to be written. I come across these now and then but I've never seen ones wrapped in gold, which makes them extra lovely and special feeling. c. 1870s. Approx 6 7 16" long. Sold as a set. In excellent condition.