Goose Bay Workshop Brass 5” Porte-Crayon

Brass lead holder handmade by Peter Goebel. We know these as mechanical pencils - they are simply holders for leads. They are great for sketching or writing in the field when you don't want to mess with ink & quills. Leads can be inserted into both ends. A ring slides down to tighten the metal around the leads. Two period-correct leads are included.
Historical reproduction, Dated: ca. 1750. Origin: French/English. 
these take a 3/16 inch lead.