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Hi Pen (& Pencil) People,

We will meet at the Tower Hotel Hawthorn Bistro 6.30pm for a meal & 7.30 on this coming Monday 12th April. We have the pleasure of having Pam Sutton give us an insight into her collection & knowledge of 19th Century pencils.

Cheers,

Parker Pete

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Whoops..sorry...did not see this in time. Just posted a request for information about Aussie pen clubs. Coming down to Melbourne, but this will be in Early May.

 

I am guessing that there is no meeting planned for then?

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Whoops..sorry...did not see this in time. Just posted a request for information about Aussie pen clubs. Coming down to Melbourne, but this will be in Early May.

 

I am guessing that there is no meeting planned for then?

 

You can contact me for a bit of hospitality when you get down here.

Sic Transit Gloria

 

"Gloria gets seasick"

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A bit slack folks

Meeting Monday 12th April 6:30 on at the Tower Hotel as usual in Hawthorn.

Pam Sutton will be talking to us on 19th Century mechanical pencil mechanisms.

You won't believe how advanced and technical these things were (are).

 

C ya there!

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"Gloria gets seasick"

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Oh,

 

I will be bringing the elusive Magritte ......................

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The elusive who?

 

Aha - you'll be surprised.

All I can say is "magnifique"

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Another great meeting last night led by Pam Sutton and her magic 200 year old mechanical pencils.

 

Not quite fountain pens, but, Pam, a stalwart of our group and non pen collector, gave us more fascinating insight into the history, creativity and beauty of a whole different line of (older) writing instruments.

 

Thanks again Pam

 

For those who missed - we were very well attended and you should have been there :-)

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The pencils were indeed, truly magnificent. They're so beautifully made and intricately decorated. It's a pity that the graphite shafts for them are no longer made. I think they would make truly fascinating writing instruments to use.

 

Some of the pencils were big and chunky, probably five or six inches long, while others were so small they were probably only an inch or two in length. They ranged from silver to gold to ivory and bone. And their widths ranged from something resembling a Duofold Senior to chopstick-thin and even slimmer! Propelling pencils really are the forgotten writing instrument. Anyone could name a quill or a dip-pen or a fountain pen and ballpoint, but I don't know many people who would immediately think of propelling pencils when they think "Antique writing instruments".

 

Pam's collection (made up of two, full cases of pencils) was extensive, beautiful and fascinating to hear about.

http://www.throughouthistory.com/ - My Blog on History & Antiques

 

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Whoops..sorry...did not see this in time. Just posted a request for information about Aussie pen clubs. Coming down to Melbourne, but this will be in Early May.

 

I am guessing that there is no meeting planned for then?

 

You can contact me for a bit of hospitality when you get down here.

 

Thanks for this, Skybird.

 

Would love to get in touch with you. As I am staying out near the Dandenong/Sassafrass area, perhaps it would be great to meet up for a coffee in the centre of Melbourne (are there any good fountain pen shops here, by the way)?

 

Will get in touch with you after I get to Melbourne, though, because I am planning a short trip around Victoria, and also because this penguin hopes to take to the skies in small planes occasionaly, with my nephew (who is a pilot) and my sister. So will need to work this out.

 

So, if we could work something out here, that would be great!

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Hey Penguin,

 

There are three good shops selling fountain pens in the CBD of Melbourne. "Pen City" on Elizabeth Street, "Pen Place" on Queen Street and "Tafts: The Pen People" on Collins Street.

http://www.throughouthistory.com/ - My Blog on History & Antiques

 

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Thanks for the info here, Shangas.

 

Have sent a few of my pens to Andrew at Old Post Office pens. Hope that he is good?

 

Will really try to get into the city to have a look at these shops. :thumbup:

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