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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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 Léman de Nuit Anniversary Edition fountain pen . In Beautiful Black Laquered Guilloche with Platinum fill Trim. In Absolute Mint Unused condition in original Box with Outer Sleeve. Never Inked. Fitted with the original white 18kt golf medium tipped nib.
c1982
£695
Caran d’Ache Léman de Nuit Anniversary Edition Rollerball pen . In Beautiful Black Laquered Guilloche with Platinum fill Trim. In Absolute Mint Unused condition in original Box with Outer Sleeve. New Refill – Never Inked.
c1982
£495
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