14k Antique Cartier Pencil
Nice antique Cartier 14k thick pencil by WS Hicks. Signed Cartier in block letters along with 14CT and the stylized WS Hicks initials. William S. Hicks started as an apprentice for Jesse S Brown in 1837. The Brown firm predates New York business records. Hicks wound up owning the firm, changing the name and running it until his death in 1890 when his sons took over. This pencil comes from THE premier shop for making this kind of writing instrument and that is why Cartier deemed it of sufficient quality to retail.
The point is a very thick sturdy point that I don't think will ever break. I have no doubt this is the original point the pen came with. Has a good feel and would be a great drawing pencil as well.
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