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 Aristocrat in Gold fill, Plain Finish. In Near MINT condition
c1947
£68
Yard O Led Diplomat in Gold fill, fine Wave Pattern. In Perfect condition but a small amount of some brassing.
c1953
£48
Yard O Led De Luxe Ballpoint in Gold fill, fine Line Pattern. In Perfect condition
c1963
£90
Stunning Yard O Led Perfecta Ballpoint in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Condition in Original Box.
c1993
£275
Stunning Yard O Led Perfecta Pencil in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Condition in Original Box.
c2006
£235
Stunning Yard O Led Viceroy Pencil in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Condition in Original Box.
c2006
£245
Stunning Scarce Yard O Led Diplomat Hexagon Ballpoint in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Condition in Original Box.
c2006
£285
Stunning Scarce Yard O Led Diplomat Hexagon Ballpoint in Solid Sterling Silver, fine barley Pattern. In Absolute MINT Condition
c2006
£245