INK FOLD HANDLE AND PENCIL ATTACHMENT.

Description:
- Pencil holder with ink pen holder, from the Second Half of the 19th Century.
- It probably belonged to a compass set.
- Although it resembles a compass, it is a pencil holder due to its small size. It is a rare piece since pencil holders are usually composed of a grooved pin fixed to the body of the legs.
- One of the legs is fixed, pointed, while the other is interchangeable between a pencil holder and an ink holder. The pencil holder comes with a small built-in charcoal stick.
- The two legs are articulated, allowing for strokes perpendicular to the paper.

Conservation and Damage:
- The compass has been thoroughly cleaned.
- It retains a beautiful period patina.
- The quality of the materials and craftsmanship of the pencil holder is very good.
- The item shows wear consistent with its age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and weight are approximate.
- The colors in the photos may not be exactly the same as the actual colors.
- The item for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed examination of the item.
- The information provided here is based on personal, unverified opinions.