This sweet 19th century ornate gold filled diary/chatelaine pencil has an engraved stem, lovely peach glass capstone on the top that twists off to reveal the lead storage compartment, and a functioning slide mechanism decorated with tiny dark garnet or ruby-red faceted stones (likely glass; unknown if original; one missing).
2 1/8” open / 1.5" closed.
32” gold filled chain with sterling clasp.
Last image shows additional pieces, sold separately.