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A sample of recently Sold pens |
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CONWAY STEWART 388 Fountain Pen
Circa: 1939. Colour: Executive black.
Nib:'Medium' |
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This pen is one of the earliest 388 pens
produced by CS as evidenced by the number being on the second line
of the barrel engraving - later pens had the 388 on the first line. Conway Stewart made very striking and
colourful pens during this period. The gold clip has the "CS" logo.
The cap is decorated with three bands - two narrow bands on either
side of a broad band. Trim is rolled gold. The imprint on barrel
reads: "The Conway Stewart, No 388" and around the barrel: "Made in
England". Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel - the
lever is also engraved with the "CS" logo. The original nib
reads:"Conway Stewart, 14ct GOLD". Solid gold 14 carat 'medium'
nib. Condition is near mint. Smooth and graceful writer.
Length: 5" - 6 1/4"
"The Pen with the Graceful Glide" |
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£120 ( $187 €143) |
Ref No. 120123-1
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CONWAY STEWART 77 Fountain Pen
Circa 1958. Colour: Executive Black. Nib: 'Medium'. |
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Top
of the range CS 77 brought out to appeal to the fashionable and
high-status of the Conway Stewart clientele. The gold clip is held
in place by the silver screw stud - this combination was exclusive
to the top of the range pens. Two narrow and one medium gold bands
adorn the cap. Trim is rolled gold. The engraving on the barrel
reads: "Conway Stewart 77, Made in England". Ink filling is by the
gold lever on the barrel. The top-of-the-range nib is engraved with:
"DURO, Conway Stewart, 14ct GOLD". Solid gold 14 carat 'medium'
nib. The DURO nib, only made for the top-of-the-range pens, ensures
smooth writing. Condition is excellent. Length: 5 3/8" - 6 3/8".
A stunning pen from a true craftsman |
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£150 ( $235 €179) |
Ref No. 120130-1
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PAKARD Fountain Pen
Circa 1929. Colour: Chased black hard rubber. Nib: 'Medium' |
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A
rare fountain pen in pristine condition and with the pen box also in
superb condition. The history of the pen manufacturer will be
provided. The 'flat-top' which was the style in the 1920's together
with the gold clip makes this a very attractive fountain pen. The
very clear barrel engraving reads: "THE PAKARD PEN, Made in
England". The gold ink lever has a large paddle which enhances the
chased pattern of the cap and barrel. A 'medium' 14ct carat
gold nib ensures the writing is smooth. Trim is rolled gold. Length:
143mm-178mm.
"Never before a pen so completely satisfying" - Advert. |
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£127.50 ( $297 €153) |
Ref No. 120110-1
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SWAN MABIE TODD 'Self Filler' Fountain Pen,
Circa: 1937, Colour: Green and black marbled. Nib: Medium. |
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In 1937 -
The Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson.
The
clip has the SWAN logo. The cap is adorned with a broad gold band.
Trim is gold filled. The engraving on the barrel reads: "SWAN SELF
FILLER, Mabie Todd & Co Ltd, Made in England" along with the Swan
logo. Ink filling is by the gold filler on the barrel. The No. 2 nib
is engraved with: "SWAN, 2,D,14ct-585, Mabie Todd & Co Ltd".
Solid gold 14 carat 'medium' nib. Writes very smoothly. Condition is
excellent. Length: 5" - 6 1/4"
Quality pen from a quality manufacturer. |
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£125 ( $192 €147) |
Ref No. 120124-1
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CONWAY STEWART No. 475 Fountain Pen
Circa 1937. Colour: Green marbled. Nib: 'Medium' to 'broad'. |
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The 475 was one of the most popular models back in the 1930's. The
gold clip is held in place by a pointed black cap top. Trim is
rolled gold. The gold clip has the engraving: "CS" on a raised
diamond shape. The pen is designed not to have a band. The clear
engraving on the barrel reads: "The CONWAY PEN, CONWAY STEWART
LONDON, No. 475". Ink filling is by the gold lever ( which also
has the CS logo ) on the barrel. The nib is engraved with: "Conway,
Stewart, 14ct GOLD". Solid gold 14 carat 'medium' to 'broad' nib.
Condition is excellent. Smooth writer. Length: 5 1/8" - 6 3/8"
Conway Stewart writes as a good friend should - gentle, true and
dedicated. |
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£130 ( $229 €181) |
Ref No. 120118-1
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SWAN LEVERLESS, Mabie Todd Fountain Pen
Circa 1949, Colour: Executive black. Nib:'Medium' to 'broad'. |
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Today SWANs are highly regarded by collectors
and everyday users alike. The gold clip is decorated with an
engraving of a Swan. The cap has a solid gold 18 carat band and is
hallmarked. ( The gold band hallmark reads: Assay Office is LONDON,
Year is 1949 , Gold purity is 18ct, and Gold Refiner is JOHN MATTHEY
& Co of LONDON. ) A clear and crisp engraving on the barrel which
reads: "SWAN LEVERLESS PEN, Mabie Todd & Co Ltd, Made in
England, Trade Mark, PAT APP FOR".
The imprint on the wonderful large nib is: "SWAN,
4, 14ct, Mabie Todd & Co Ltd".
The pen is filled with ink by twisting the
end of the barrel.
Solid gold 14 carat 'medium' to 'broad'. Trim is rolled gold.
Superlative writer. Condition: Excellent.
A superior fountain pen of excellent size. Length: 5 1/4" - 6 5/16".
"Rich in sentiment and value is the pen from which
thought flows into words". |
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£145 ( $222 €175) |
Ref No. 120113-1
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BLACKBIRD Mabie Todd & Co Fountain Pen
Circa 1927. Colour: Chased black hard rubber. Nib: 'Medium' to 'fine' |
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Mabie Todd & Co first made Blackbird's towards the end of World War
I. This pen is from 1927 when the flat-top was very much in the
mode. The attractive 1920's clip epitomises this era. Around the cap
top is the engraving: "BLACKBIRD". The clear barrel engraving reads:
"BLACKBIRD's SELF-FILLING PEN, Mabie Todd & Co Ltd, Made in
England." Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel. The
original 'medium' to 'fine' 14 carat gold nib is engraved with:
"BLACKBIRD, 14ct, MT&Co Ltd, Made in England". Trim is rolled gold.
Excellent condition.
Length: 136mm - 171mm.
"The pen with the graceful glide" |
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£130 ( $201 €158) |
Ref No. 120109-1
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SUMMIT S125
Fountain Pen
Circa 1939. Colour: Chased black Nib: 'Medium.
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The company started
business as Curzon, Lloyd and MacGregor in Liverpool then changed its
name to Curzon's in the 1920's and then to Summit a few years before
the WWII. The gold clip is ball-ended and is engraved:
"SUMMIT". The cap is decorated with a single gold band. Both the cap
and barrel are machined chased ie they have an engraved
design. Trim is rolled gold. The very clear barrel imprint
reads: "SUMMIT, S125, Made in England". Ink filling is by the
gold lever on the barrel. The 'medium' nib is engraved with: "SUMMIT,
14ct, GOLD". The pen writes very easily with a gliding flow of the
hand. Condition: near mint.
Length: 5 1/4" - 6 1/2"
A pen made by craftsmen in the 'golden years' of
fountain pens.
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Now £101 Was £125 (
$198 €147)
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Ref No.
111010-1
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CONWAY STEWART No. 55 Fountain Pen
Circa: 1935. Colour: Executive black. Nib: 'Medium'.
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A beautiful and charming
fountain pen from the 1930's. The No. 55 was the most
prestigious CS pen in the 1930's. The gold clip has the raised diamond
mount on which is the CS logo. The cap is adorned with the
three gold bands ( two narrow bands surrounding a medium
band). The imprint on barrel reads: "The Conway Stewart, No.
55". Ink filling is by the gold lever on the
barrel. On the lever paddle is the raised diamond shape.
The original nib reads: "DURO, Conway, Stewart, 14ct GOLD".
The DURO nib was the exclusive nib fitted only to the top of
the range pens. Solid gold 14 carat 'medium'. Trim
is rolled gold. The pen glides over the paper.
Condition is excellent.
"The smoothness of a DURO Conway Stewart pen is
proverbial"
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Now £125
- Was £139 ( $218 €154) |
Ref No. K0102 |
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PARKER VACUMATIC Major 'Blue Diamond' Fountain Pen
Circa: 1945.
Colour: Green pearl laminated. Nib:
"Fine" to "Medium"
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This model has the 'Blue
Diamond' which was Parker's clip trademark signifying lifetime
guarantee. The gold clip has the engraving:
"PARKER". The cap is decorated with one gold band.
The barrel imprint reads: "Made in Canada, PARKER VACUMATIC, PAT
No.318982, .5..". A lovely pen with vibrant
colours. The nib has an engraving which reads:
"14K, PARKER, VACUMATIC, REG TMS". The 14 carat gold nib
writes with a 'fine' to 'medium' line. Ink filling
is by the plunger beneath the blind cap on the barrel. Trim
is gold filled. Condition is excellent. A great
writer. Length: 5 1/2" - 6 1/4".
"Revolutionary in principle and perfectly
marvellous in performance"
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Now £129 - Was £145
( $223 €164) |
Ref No. L101-1
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PARKER DUOFOLD
Fountain Pen
Circa 1946. Colour: Brown. Nib: 'Medium to 'fine' (Semi-flex)
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A pen with character yearning
to write your words. The Art-Deco gold band decorates the cap
which has the 'arrow' designed gold clip. Trim is gold
filled. The barrel has an inscription of "PARKER
DUOFOLD, Geo S Parker, Reg TM". Filling is by the
gold button beneath the blind cap on the barrel. Condition is
excellent. Nib engraved "PARKER, DUOFOLD, 14ct, N".
( The "N" signifies that the pen was made at the Newhaven factory in
England ). Solid gold 14 carat medium to fine semi-flexible
nib. Gorgeous nib and smooth body. Writes
effortlessly. Length: 5 1/4"" - 6 1/4"
Parker advert -
"Pressureless Touch".
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Now £105- Was £129 (
$202 €150) |
Ref No. 110930-1
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PARKER DUOFOLD
Fountain Pen
Circa 1946. Colour: Brown. Nib: 'Medium to 'fine' (Semi-flex)
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A pen with character yearning
to write your words. The Art-Deco gold band decorates the cap
which has the 'arrow' designed gold clip. Trim is gold
filled. The barrel has an inscription of "PARKER
DUOFOLD, Geo S Parker, Reg TM". Filling is by the
gold button beneath the blind cap on the barrel. Condition is
excellent. Nib engraved "PARKER, DUOFOLD, 14ct, N".
( The "N" signifies that the pen was made at the Newhaven factory in
England ). Solid gold 14 carat medium to fine semi-flexible
nib. Gorgeous nib and smooth body. Writes
effortlessly. Length: 5 1/4"" - 6 1/4"
Parker advert -
"Pressureless Touch".
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Now £105- Was £129 (
$202 €150) |
Ref No. 110930-1
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WATERMAN'S
Fountain Pen
Circa 1946. Colour: Blue and black. Nib:'Fine'
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Quality and workmanship were
paramount to Waterman's. The Art-Deco designed clip is
engraved with "WATERMANS" and the cap is beautifully decorated with two
gold bands. The clear barrel imprint reads:
"WATERMAN'S, Made in England". The nib reads:
"WATERMAN'S, 14CT, 2A". The nib is 14 carat solid gold and
writes with a 'fine' line. Ink filling is by the
attractive gold lever box on the barrel. Trim is
rolled gold. Condition is excellent. Suitable for a
smaller hand. Superb writer from a prestigious writing
instrument. Length: 4 3/8" - 5 3/8
Writing with this
vintage fountain pen takes you to a different era.
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Was £110 ( $172 €126) |
Ref No. 110929-1
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ONOTO De La Rue
Fountain Pen
Circa 1927. Colour: Red
Ripple. Nib: 'Medium.
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Created by one of the elite
British pen manufacturers. The clip has the DLR 'Sun Burst'
logo, is ball-ended which enhances the red ripple effect. Ink
filling is by the gold lever filler on the barrel. The lovely lever
also has the DLR 'Sun Burst' logo design. The cap and barrel
are smooth and clear. The nib is engraved: "De La Rue, ONOTO,
14c, LONDON, 2". Solid 14 carat gold 'medium' nib.
Impressive and outstanding writer. Trim is rolled gold.
Condition is excellent.
Length: 5 1/4" - 6 3/4".
"Rich in sentiment
and value is the pen from which thought flows into words".
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Now £105 -
Was £130 ( $204 €147) |
Ref No. K0101
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MENTMORE AUTOFLOW
Fountain Pen
Circa 1935. Colour:
Grey/green and black marbled. Nib: 'Medium'
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In the 1920's Mentmore Pens
produced pens largely for the wholesale market however in the 1930's
they produced high quality pens for the consumer market. The gold
washer type clip has the "M" logo engraving. The cap also has one gold
band. Trim is rolled gold. The engraving on the barrel reads:
"MENTMORE, AUTOFLOW, PAT APP FOR". Ink filling is by the button beneath
the blind cap at the end of the barrel. The nib is engraved with:
"MENTMORE, OSMI, IRIDIUM, 14ct GOLD". Solid gold 14 carat 'medium' nib.
The nib glides over the paper. Condition is excellent. Length: 5" – 6
3/8"
Superb fountain
pen made by a British fountain pen which matches the build quality of
Parker . |
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Now £110 - Was
£129 ( $197 €148) |
Ref No. K0109
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CROXLEY (
Dickinson ) Fountain Pen
Circa
1938. Colour: Grey pearl and
black. Nib: 'Medium'
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Made by Dickinson
of Gt.Britain. Coloured in brown pearl and
polished to a gloss sheen. Pocket clip and the ink lever
have the emblem pattern of four chevrons. The cap is
also decorated with a gold band. The barrel is engraved with:
"The CROXLEY PEN, A Dickinson Product, Made in Great
Britain". Ink filling is by the gold lever on the
barrel. Trim is rolled gold. The nib, which is 14 carat solid
gold, is engraved with: "WARRANTED, 14ct, 1st Quality" and writes with
a 'medium' line. Excellent condition.
Length: 5" – 6"
Dickinson was a superior British pen company. |
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Now £99 - Was
£125 ( $197 €143) |
Ref No. K0107
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CONWAY STEWART 84
Fountain Pen
Circa 1955. Colour: Wine marbled. Nib: 'Medium'
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Conway Stewart made very
beautiful and colourful pens during the 1950's. The rolled gold clip
has the "CS" logo. The cap is decorated with a single gold band. Trim
is rolled gold. The clear imprint on barrel reads: "Conway Stewart 84,
Made in England". Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel - the
lever is also engraved with the "CS" logo. The original nib
reads:"Conway Stewart, 14ct GOLD, 4". Solid gold 14 carat 'medium' nib.
Condition is excellent. The pen just glides across the page. Length: 4
3/4" - 5 3/4""
"For the pen to express, often long forgotten,
thoughts into words".
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Now £99 Was £120 (
$188 €138) |
Ref No. 110928-1
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VALENTINE/PARKER?
Fountain Pen
Circa:
1940. Colour: Gold and black. Nib:'Medium' to 'fine. |
Identical to the PARKER Jnr
so was certainly made by the Valentine's factory just before Parker
took them over. The non engraved gold clip is
identical to Parker's design. Looks immaculate in its smooth
and glossy body. The nib has an engraving which reads:
"Warranted, 14ct, 1st Quality". The 14 carat gold nib writes
with a 'medium' to 'fine' line. Ink filling is by
the gold button beneath the blind cap on the barrel. Trim is
gold filled. Condition is near mint. Excellent
writer. Length: 12cm - 14.6cm
A great pen from a superb stable - and a wonderful
big nib.
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Now £85 Was £105 (
$165 €120) |
Ref
No. K0105 |
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