YARD-O-LED is a centuries-old manufacturer of writing instruments based in the UK. Their story starts with the invention of the propelling pencil (now known as the mechanical pencil) by Sampson Mordan and Michael Faraday. The patented design would later be improved on by Ludwig Brenner, who made it so that the pencil would hold 12 three-inch leads, which was called YARD-O-LED. Brenner then collaborated with Frank Tufnell, whose father previously worked with Mordan, to found YARD-O-LED, the company. 

Today, YARD-O-LED has evolved from making pencils to fountain pens, creating some of the most intricate, hand-crafted writing instruments from their old workshop in Britain. YARD-O-LED is known for its silversmithing, and the Viceroy Grand Victorian fountain pen is one of the best examples of their premium craftsmanship. Made from 925 sterling silver, the details are all hammered by hand. The delicate floral motif requires approximately 3,000 hand-chasing taps depending on the silversmith, so each pen remains unique. 

We have for sale a brand new YARD-O-LED Viceroy Grand Victorian fountain pen with an 18-karat gold nib in B. It comes complete with its box, papers, and other inclusions. 

Length capped: 14.8 cm.