Strange thing this.

[LQQKER]

I ound this years ago and came across it today. Its 2 1/2 inches long and unfolds. Only markings are
D.R.P. No. 50863. dIts nickel plated brass. Any ideas?

 

[intimer]

I still say lead holder for a mechanical pencil...

i've seen some thicker pencil lead in a machinist tool box?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

There are better pics on the sister post. This item was found by two members hence the 2 posts. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,225758.0.html Ill bump it up.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Heres the German patent pencil/pen holder found by Bramblefind.

 

[flip flop]

Part of an early Pez dispenser