1930s/40s Osborne mechanical pencil - $20 (santa rosa)

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Beautiful antique Osborne pearlized celluloid mechanical pencil from the late 1930s/early 1940s, customized with advertising. I bought it at an estate sale in Oregon 40+ years ago — but only to admire, not to use.   

5.25" long and 3/8" in diameter.  
Has brass tip, rings and pocket clip.
Also has the black and white "bull's-eye" end cap typical of Osborne brand.

  In great vintage condition. 2nd pic confirms Osborne name. Shows negligible wear and writes fine — lead is installed and advances smoothly. Overall, very clean and undamaged with minimal signs of age/use: Pocket clip has slight bend. Brass elements have some patina. No eraser.

Ad imprint on barrel shows no wear and retains crisp, readable text:
 "We Print Anything"
  HARRISBURG BULLETIN
  Job Work Subscription $1.50 
HARRISBURG, OREGON

$20. CALLS ONLY please to show contact info . No texts. No email.
From a non-smoking home. Thanks for looking.

post id: 7892136634

posted: 2025-10-29 15:03

updated: 2026-03-12 09:51

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Beautiful antique Osborne pearlized celluloid mechanical pencil from the late 1930s/early 1940s, customized with advertising. I bought it at an estate sale in Oregon 40+ years ago — but only to...