The Yard-O-Led Pencil Company was founded in 1934 by a Mr Brenner to produce his unique patent for propelling pencils which contained twelve three inch leads (that is to say, 36 inches or a yard of lead). After the war the pencils had riveted clips and silver and gold pencils were fully hallmarked. In 1955 Yard o Led bought Edward Baker and the first YoL ballpoints were made in the Baker workshops and hallmarked EB. Repairs were carried out in an old building in Soho Hill
Today pens and pencils are only made in Silver at their workshop in Spencer Street, Birmingham. The new firm that owns YOL is Imperial Yard headed by Robin Field, who was previously CEO at Filofax
Thanks to Colin Brenner Keates (Mr Brenner’s Grandson) for additional information
Early Yard O Led in Solid Silver with Chevron Pattern. In Good Condition but with a few Scuff marks. Scarce Early Full Size Model.
c1936
£95
Yard O Led Diplomat in Gold fill fine wave Pattern. In Perfect near mint condition with just a small amount of wear near the nozzle.
c1947
£68
Yard O Led 6 sided Diplomat in Silver fill Wave Pattern with Plain Panels. In Near Mint condition
c1947
Yard O Led 6 sided Aristocrat in Gold fill, Fine Barley Pattern with Plain Panels. In Near Mint condition with just a small amount of wear near the nozzle
c1947
£68
Yard O Led Aristocrat in Gold fill, Fine Barley Pattern . Engraved with AFP. In Absolute MINT Unused condition in original Box. As New
c1957
£88
Scarce Late Yard O Led De Luxe in Sterling Silver fine Barley Pattern. Fully Hallmarked and dated 1960. In Absolute MINT Unused Condition in original Box. No Signs of any use. Ornately engraved with “Bestie 3.4.61”
c1960
£128
Yard O Led Diplomat in Solid Sterling Silver, fine wave Pattern. In Absolute Mint Unused condition . Fully Hallmarked and dated 1965
c1965
£128
RARE Solid 9kt gold Yard O Led De Luxe Pencil. In Perfect Near Mint condition. Fully Hallmarked and dated 1966. Ornately Engraved “C.C Mc L.H”
c1966
Scarce Late Yard O Led De Luxe in Sterling Silver fine Barley Pattern. Fully Hallmarked and dated 1972. In Absolute MINT Unused Condition in original Box. No Signs of any use. Ornately engraved with C.A.E
c1972
£145
Magnificent Yard O Led Viceroy GRAND Victorian in Hand Engraved Sterling Silver. In Mint Unused Condition. Complete with original Leather case. Cartridge fill but fitted with the original Converter. Fitted with the original white 18kt gold medium tipped nib. Very Large Highly Sought After pen in as new condition
c2000
Scarce Yard O Led Regent Ballpoint in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Unused Condition
c2000
£295
Yard O Led Diplomat Ballpoint in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Unused Condition
c2000
£225
Stunning Yard O Led Viceroy Ballpoint in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Unused Condition in Original Box with Leather case.
c2006
