A miniature marvel of ingenuity, reborn as jewellery. This propelling pencil earring, adorned with delicate shell sections along its sides, transforms a functional instrument into a statement of history and design.
The mechanical pencil traces its origins to 1565, when primitive lead-holders allowed graphite to be sharpened and reinserted. By 1822, the first true mechanical pencil was patented in England, introducing innovations like the twist mechanism that extended the lead while remaining compact. Often carried on chatelaines — the decorative belts worn by women to hold sewing needles, notepads, keys, and small tools — these pencils combined practicality with subtle elegance.
Flew Designs elevates this relic into an adornment, celebrating both its ingenuity and its narrative. Every twist and shell in this earring speaks of utility transformed into beauty, a tangible fragment of history recast for contemporary expression.
All pieces are antiques and as such should be handled with care
For full delivery & returns information, please visit our support page.
SL-TSB2025046
A miniature marvel of ingenuity, reborn as jewellery. This propelling pencil earring, adorned with delicate shell sections along its sides, transforms a functional instrument into a statement of history and design.
The mechanical pencil traces its origins to 1565, when primitive lead-holders allowed graphite to be sharpened and reinserted. By 1822, the first true mechanical pencil was patented in England, introducing innovations like the twist mechanism that extended the lead while remaining compact. Often carried on chatelaines — the decorative belts worn by women to hold sewing needles, notepads, keys, and small tools — these pencils combined practicality with subtle elegance.
Flew Designs elevates this relic into an adornment, celebrating both its ingenuity and its narrative. Every twist and shell in this earring speaks of utility transformed into beauty, a tangible fragment of history recast for contemporary expression.
There are no product reviews
YOU MAY ALSO LOVE THESE STYLES
