The Fabrique genevoise de crayons was founded in Geneva in 1915 when Arnold Schweitzer purchased the Ecridor Pencil Factory. In 1924, Arnold Schweitzer named his new company after Caran d’Ache, the nickname of the French satiric political cartoonist Emmanuel Poiré (who in turn took his name from карандаш (karandash), the Russian word for pencil..
The company Produced many beautiful writing instrument and in 1929 patented the 1st mechanical Pencil..
Known for exceptional Quality this Company still produces high Quality, Fountain Pens, Ballpoints and Pencils
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Early Caran d’Ache Ecridor Retro Fountain Pen in Gold Fill Diamond Pattern. In Absolute MINT Unused Condition. Fitted with the Original Medium tipped Nib. Superb, High Quality Item
c1972
Early Caran d’Ache Ecridor Retro Fine Point Pencil in Gold Fill Diamond Pattern. In Mint Condition.
c1972
£65
Caran d’Ache Madison Pencil in Silver fill . In Absolute MINT Unused condition in original Box. Engraved “Groupe Blanc & Paiche”. Superb quality Item
c1975
£95
Caran d’Ache Madison Ballpoint Pencil in Silver fill . In MINT Condition. Superb quality Item
c1975
£48
Caran d’Ache Madison Ballpoint Gold fill . In MINT Unused Condition in original Box . Superb quality Item
c1982
£68
Scarce Caran d’Ache Madison Ballpoint in Matt Burgundy Laque and Gold fill . In MINT Unused Condition in original Box . Superb quality Item
c1982
£78
Caran D’Ache 858 Ballpoint Pen – Multifaceted Matte Black and Gold fill . In MINT Unused Condition in original Box .
c1990
£38