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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 241

Joseph Dixon Crucible Company American Graphite Polygrade Pencil Presentation Set

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

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A vintage stationery presentation set manufactured by the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company of Jersey City, New Jersey. This lot includes a trifold wallet-style presentation case and an associated bundle of graphite pencils. The case is constructed from dark blue textured heavy cardstock featuring gold-embossed lettering on the front cover identifying the maker and listing their products as pencils, crayons, erasers, and penholders. The interior of the case is lined with paper panels fitted with sinuous wire clips designed for holding individual stationery items. A dark blue fabric protector flap is attached to the bottom interior. The accompanying bundle of pencils is secured with green string ties and decorative end caps. A blue and gold paper band wraps the bundle with text reading American Graphite Dixon Polygrade Pencils. Visible markings on the individual pencil barrels include gold-stamped text reading GINNERS No. 3 and GINNERS No. 308.

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