Overview
This is the quintessential 'power set' of the American corporate world, featuring the iconic slim silhouette and black conical top that defined professional elegance for generations.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Cross Century Gold-Filled Pen and Pencil Set, c. 1960s-1980s
Photo reference
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Story
In 1946, to celebrate a century of craftsmanship, the A.T. Cross company released a design so perfect it remained virtually unchanged for over seventy years.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1846 by Richard Cross, an English immigrant and jeweler, the company originally specialized in ornate silver and gold casings for wooden pencils.
Condition & Value
The set shows honest wear consistent with use; the pencil's internal mechanism shows some oxidation near the eraser, which is common for its age. While these sets were produced in high volume, vintage gold-filled examples in good working order maintain steady demand from collectors and daily users.
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