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At the recent Philadelphia Pen Show, Teresa and I had our table next to Joe during the show. Normally, Joe is walking endless circuits of a show, visiting old friends and new, picking up the occasional pen -- or more likely pencil -- for his collection.

 

This time, he decided to remain stationary ;) and display his magnificent collection of pencil holders...largely of Victorian vintage. Nothing was for sale. He just wanted to share with show attendees...and his table soon became one of the tables to spend time at, oohing and aahing. :yikes: His Nibs' table benefited from the overflow. :clap1:

 

The few photos that I took which were actually somewhat in focus (it wasn't easy, trying to bend over his display cases in less-than-optimal light, trying to hold my outstretched arms steady) will just give you a little idea of what he brought. I've urged him to set up a similar display at home, so that a professional photographer can do this magnificent collection justice.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/hisnibs/Pens/Nemecek/Nemecek1.jpg

 

Five additional photos can be seen here.

Regards,

 

Norman Haase

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At last weekend's meeting of the DC Metro Pen Club, I had the rare privilege of seeing Joe's pencils and hearing him describe both their history and how he collected them. Joe is a class act, and his Victorian pencil collection is a wonder to behold!

CharlieB

 

"The moment he opened the refrigerator, he saw it. Caponata! Fragrant, colorful, abundant, it filled an entire soup dish, enough for at least four people.... The notes of the triumphal march of Aida came spontaneously, naturally, to his lips." -- Andrea Camilleri, Excursion to Tindari, p. 212

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Sorry...at first I thought this thread was about Joe Nemecheck, the NASCAR driver.

 

Me too. :embarrassed_smile:

 

While Joe's collection isn't really the type of thing I'd collect, I'd actually be quite interested in reading an article or book about the pencils he owns. Something comparing the different developements over the years, showing how the design and technology used evolved...

 

Just a thought...

 

Cheers...G

... well cover me in custard an' call me a trifle...

 

 

(THIS SPACE FOR RENT...)

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I love the Cleopatra's needle pencil that is a sterling silver obelisk with gearing inside.

 

It is a very cool collection.

 

Fred

 

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NIIICE!! I'm not a huge pencil fan but sure can appreciate that collection.

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

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