tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post1193180828962280201..comments2024-03-04T04:00:56.272+13:00Comments on DMP - Dave's Mechanical Pencils: Tropen Mechanical PencilKiwi-dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04092604091185842213noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-57977643067367578242012-08-08T23:38:07.892+12:002012-08-08T23:38:07.892+12:00Hello Cedar Boy, I think its more likely based on ...Hello Cedar Boy, I think its more likely based on a repeating Greek key symbol as this was often used in Art Deco designs. CheersPencil Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-53350714644028953012012-08-08T16:04:51.140+12:002012-08-08T16:04:51.140+12:00The design on the gold ring looks uncannily close ...The design on the gold ring looks uncannily close to a swastika - any ideas on the history of it?Cedar Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306937061282237989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-79196453907788486122012-08-08T12:56:49.318+12:002012-08-08T12:56:49.318+12:00Hi 2nd astronaut, I am happy you are paying attent...Hi 2nd astronaut, I am happy you are paying attention! Yes these vintage Tropen pencils and the pens were very well made and are readily available on that website we shall not mention! Thanks for your observation on the differentiation 'Made in West-Germany' strangely enough the Black pencil is marked 'Made in West Germany' CheersPencil Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21675608.post-16737492124658901512012-08-08T12:05:47.167+12:002012-08-08T12:05:47.167+12:00Thanks, I never heard from Tropen. The indication ...Thanks, I never heard from Tropen. The indication "Made in Germany" is no clear sign for pre-war production... AFAIK the differenciation "Made in West-Germany" was mainly used starting from the 60ies or even 70ies.2nd_astronauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997869998425051043noreply@blogger.com