Faber Castell - A.W

Vintage A.W. Faber-Castell Twist Pencil Model 5051 (Solid Gold 585) Dear Sir or Madam, I am offering a rare luxury/collector's item The following writing instrument is described: • Manufacturer: A.W. Faber-Castell • Model: 5051 (Twist pencil) • Total weight: Depending on the exact fill (whether spare leads or an eraser under the cap is installed) the weight varies slightly in the range of about 25 grams. • Gold content (fining): 18–22 grams Barrel made of solid 14-karat yellow gold (stamped 0,585) • Visual features: Wavy longitudinal guilloché, enameled crest beneath the clip, top end with a green chrysoprase gemstone (cabochon cut). • Condition: The twisting mechanism works perfectly. The case is in very good, used condition with no deep scratches. Attached you will find informative photographs of the object, in which the hallmarks/model number 5051 A.W. Faber-Castell 0,585 Germany are visible. For the extremely rare A.W. Faber-Castell 5051 twist pencil made of solid 14-karat gold (585) from the 1970s the following dimensions apply: • Length: about 13.5 cm (135 mm) • Width (diameter of the barrel): about 0.9 cm to 1.0 cm (9 to 10 mm)

Estimate:£1,171.87

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