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
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 Lady Yard O lette in Sterling Silver fine Wave Pattern . In Near Mint condition with one scuff mark by Cartouche. Engraved Anne19/3/50
c1948
£90
Yard O Led Aristocrat in Platinine with fine barley Pattern panels. In Near Mint Condition but with one scuff mark.
c1947
£68
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 Lady Yard O lette in Sterling Silver fine Barley Pattern . Fully hallmarked and dated 1954. In Mint condition
c1954
£115
Yard O Led Diplomat in Sterling Silver fine barley Pattern. In Near Mint Condition. Fully Hallmarked and dated 1956.
c1956
£115
Beautiful Scarce Yard O Led Diplomat in Rolled Silver with Diamond patterned Panels. In remarkable Mint Unused condition in original box with papers.
c1956
£105
Yard O Led Aristocrat in Gold fill, Fine Barley Pattern . Engraved with AFP. In Absolute MINT Unused condition in original Box. As New
c1958
£88
RARE Yard O Led De Luxe in Solid 9kt gold fine line pattern. In Absolute Mint Condition. Fully Hallmarked and dated 1958. Engraved with J.H.G
c1958
£375
Scarce Late Yard O Led De Luxe in Sterling Silver fine Barley Pattern. Fully Hallmarked and dated 1958. In MINT Condition
c1958
£115
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 6 Sided Diplomat in Gold fill fine wave Pattern. In Near MINT condition. Engraved with P.S.H from ABJ 1965
c1964
£75
Yard O Led Diplomat in Solid Sterling Silver, fine wave Pattern. In Absolute Mint Unused condition . Fully Hallmarked and dated 1965
c1965
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
Stunning Yard O Led Viceroy Rollerball in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In MINT Condition
c1993
£285
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
Yard O Led Diplomat Ballpoint in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Unused Condition
c2000
£225