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 Ballpoint Pen in Lined Silver Fill. New Old Stock Never Used in original box with papers.

c1978

£90

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Caran D’Ache Madison Ballpoint in Silver fill. New Old Stock Never Used in original box. Branded “Groupe Blanc & Paiche.

c1980

£70

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Caran D’Ache Madison Ballpoint and desk clock Presentation Set in Cisele Pattern Gold Fill. New Old Stock Never Used in original box.

c1980

£105