Yard O Led Piccadilly Necklace Victorian Pencil

Celebrate over 200 years of exquisite silversmithing with the Yard O Led Piccadilly Necklace Pencil – a beautifully reimagined version of Sampson Mordan’s original 19th-century pencil pendant. Crafted in solid sterling silver, this elegant necklace transforms a piece of writing history into a wearable work of art.

Inside its hallmarked sterling silver phial, a graphite pencil is neatly enclosed beneath a screw-top lid. When unscrewed, the phial extends to form a full-sized, functional writing instrument – merging practicality with timeless style.

This distinctive pencil necklace pays homage to Sampson Mordan (1790–1834), the classically British silversmith celebrated for his intricate and whimsical designs, and the inventor of the world’s first propelling pencil. The Piccadilly Necklace reflects this heritage, blending innovation, beauty, and craftsmanship into a truly unique accessory.

Design & Details

• Material: Solid sterling silver with brass trims
• Length: Compact 2-inch pendant on a sterling silver chain
• Function: Screw-top phial concealing a graphite pencil that extends into a usable, full-sized pencil
• Hallmarked for authenticity and quality craftsmanship

Available Finishes

Each Piccadilly Necklace is individually handcrafted and available in three exquisite finishes:

• Victorian Pattern – Hand-chased traditional design with a Topaz gemstone setting
• Barley Pattern – Engine-turned finish with a Green Emerald gemstone
• Rose Garden Pattern – Hand-chased floral motif adorned with a Red Ruby gemstone

Why Choose the Yard O Led Piccadilly Necklace Pencil

• A true collector’s piece inspired by 19th-century design
• Perfect luxury gift for writers, artists, and lovers of fine British craftsmanship
• Functional jewellery – a pendant and a pencil in one
• Thoughtful Christmas, anniversary, or graduation gift

Own a Piece of Writing History

The Yard O Led Piccadilly Necklace Pencil combines the romance of vintage design with the precision of modern silversmithing. Whether worn as an elegant pendant or used as a miniature writing instrument, it’s a statement of artistry, heritage, and innovation – the perfect Christmas gift for someone who appreciates luxury, history, and timeless design.

Yard O Led writing instruments are all manufactured from premium 925 Sterling silver, hand-chased with traditional Victorian designs. Each prestigious item is engraved with a unique number and stamped with a hallmark from a British assay office, guaranteeing the quality of the silver and identifying Britain as the location of manufacture. Every pen and pencil is fitted with an attractive and recognisable clips, crafted from sheet silver. A personal engraving is available on request.

Yard O Led is one of the world's leading manufacturers of fine writing instruments, as well as one of the most historic craft workshops in Britain, with a history of over 200 years. Over the years, the Yard O Led portfolio expanded from pencils to pens, becoming masters of both. Today in the Birmingham workshop, a small number of dedicated craftsmen assemble and decorate every one of Yard O Led's exquisite writing instruments by hand. Some of these masters have been with the company for over fifty years, and each brings their own distinctive style their work, making no pen or pencil exactly like any other.

Yard O Led has perfected traditional engraving methods, including engine-turning and hand-hammering, that have long been lost to many parts of the metalworking industry. These time-honoured techniques are used to create pens featuring their famous "Barley" and "Victorian" finishes on the exterior of the barrel. The former is a fine mesh pattern that is not just aesthetically pleasing - it also provides a flawless grip. The Victorian finish, meanwhile, comprises a delicate and sophisticated floral motif, faithful to the fashions of that bygone era.