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 Ecridor Hypnose Clutch Pencil in silver fill with grid pattern. In Perfect Near Mint condition.
c1980
£69
Caran d’Ache Ecridor Hypnose Ballpoint Pen in silver fill with wave pattern. New Old Stock Never Used in original box.
c1980
£95
Caran d’Ache stunning Ivanhoe from the Varius Collection in Silver fill and Coat of Mail Rhodium Plated. This Pen is New Old Stock in original Wooden Box with papers and Outer box. Never Inked. Fitted with the white 18kt gold, super smooth medium tipped nib. Superb, Heavy, high quality Pen.
c2000
£425
Caran d’Ache Ivanhoe Ballpoint from the Varius Collection in Silver fill and Coat of Mail Rhodium Plated. In MINT Condition in Caran D’Ache Box.
c2000
£225
Caran d’Ache Leman fountain Pen in British Racing Green and Gold filled trim. This pen is in Absolute MINT Unused condition in original Box with outer box and papers. Never Inked. Complete with converter. Fitted with the original twin tone 18kt gold, super smooth medium tipped nib. Superb, Heavy, high quality Pen.
c2000
£395
Caran d’Ache Leman fountain Pen in Saphire Blue and Gold filled trim. This pen is in Absolute MINT Unused condition in original Box with outer box and papers. Never Inked. Complete with converter. Fitted with the original twin tone 18kt gold, super smooth medium tipped nib. Superb, Heavy, high quality Pen.
c2000
£395