A group of vintage advertising mechanical pencils, pens and writing implements, mid-20th century. Highlights include a “Mr. Basketball” George Mikan floaty pencil with a figural basketball player, a Mr. Peanut floaty pencil, a Texaco service station pencil with a round logo topper, and a Seagram’s 7 Crown pencil with a figural “7” topper. Also includes examples from Quick Point and Ritepoint, many with marbled or pearlized celluloid barrels, and advertising for regional businesses including Streator Steel & Supply Co., Illinois Fruit & Produce Corp. and Morris Tick Company, Inc. Together with additional floaty pencils, metal and gilt-metal mechanical pencils and a wooden advertising pencil. American, circa 1940s–1960s.
Avg L: 5-1/4 in.

Untested, wear commensurate with age and use.