Hi there,
I have come across a small silver slide action pencil, when closed measures 6.5cm. With it having a suspension loop I assumed it may be part of a chatelaine. It has a small turquoise bead on the slide action and the marks whilst rubbed can still be read as "A. BACHRUCH HOF JUWELIER".
I've found A Bachruch (on this site) in Vienna and Budapest in the late 19th century as a retailer, but no reference to any pencils ever made can be found.
I would like to attempt to discover who the possible maker was and its original use. If its part of a chatelaine more examples from Bachruch would be great as I would like to focus on getting the pieces back together.
A list of silversmiths who sold through Bachruch would good also.
Mark
Bachruch pencil
Re: Bachruch pencil
Could someone also tell me how to add pictures?
Re: Bachruch pencil
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
This should help:
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Trev.
Welcome to the Forum.
This should help:
How to Add Images
Posting Requirements
Embedded images get a far greater response than just posting links.
Remember to use the 'Preview' button before submitting your post. Do not use Photobucket links as there is a problem viewing them.
Trev.
Re: Bachruch pencil
Thanks dognose,
I think this is correct.
I think this is correct.
Bachruch pencil attempt 2
Hi there, just trying again with pictures added.
I have come across a small silver slide action pencil, when closed measures 6.5cm. With it having a suspension loop I assumed it may be part of a chatelaine. It has a small turquoise bead on the slide action and the marks whilst rubbed can still be read as "A. BACHRUCH HOF JUWELIER".
I've found A Bachruch (on this site) in Vienna and Budapest in the late 19th century as a retailer, but no reference to any pencils ever made can be found.
I would like to attempt to discover who the possible maker was and its original use. If its part of a chatelaine more examples from Bachruch would be great as I would like to focus on getting the pieces back together.
A list of silversmiths who sold through Bachruch would good also.
Mark
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I have come across a small silver slide action pencil, when closed measures 6.5cm. With it having a suspension loop I assumed it may be part of a chatelaine. It has a small turquoise bead on the slide action and the marks whilst rubbed can still be read as "A. BACHRUCH HOF JUWELIER".
I've found A Bachruch (on this site) in Vienna and Budapest in the late 19th century as a retailer, but no reference to any pencils ever made can be found.
I would like to attempt to discover who the possible maker was and its original use. If its part of a chatelaine more examples from Bachruch would be great as I would like to focus on getting the pieces back together.
A list of silversmiths who sold through Bachruch would good also.
Mark
(admin photo edit - images too large - link only - see Posting Requirements )