Lovely Bunch of c. 1870s Slate Pencils with Gold Paper Wraps geographical playing card At the top of the

At the top of the box is a small pocket

and I especially like that it can be configured and displayed in a variety of ways

with the glue somewhat visible

No idea what this was used to make

Lovely Bunch of c. 1870s Slate Pencils with Gold Paper Wraps geographical playing card At the top of theA beautiful set of antique slate pencils, just waiting for one of those antique slates I am so fond of (none in the shop just now, but I'll find one soon!) I do like just looking at these a bundle of possibilities; words and numbers yet to be written. I come across these now and then but I've never seen ones wrapped in gold, which makes them extra lovely and special feeling. c. 1870s. Approx 6 7 16" long. Sold as a set. In excellent condition.