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A lot of 11 vintage Colibrì fountain pens and a petrol lighter shaped like a pen, of Italian origin, dating from the 1930s to the 1960s with a postwar predominance, including five 18 kt gold-plated pens and the rest in gold‑tone metal, brass, or silvered metal, with ebonite or black resin sections and requiring restoration and revision.

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Auction consisting of 10 antique fountain pens and 1 gasoline lighter in the shape of a pen, brand Colibrì, typical of the post-war period.
Five pens are gold-plated with 18 kt gold, as indicated by the finish and the stamps present.

Incised or gadrooned surfaces with geometric and floral motifs, typical of mid-20th century high-end production. The remaining pens are made of gold-plated metal, brass, or silvered metal.
Bases and sections in ebonite or black resin.
The Colibrì lighter, shaped like a pen, belongs to the well-known brand, which specialized in quality lighters throughout the 20th century.

Everyone thinks they need to be restored or revised.
The lighter also needs to be revised.
Production dating from the 1930s to the 1960s, with a prevalence in the 1940s–1950s.
The photos complement what is not explicitly listed.

Auction consisting of 10 antique fountain pens and 1 gasoline lighter in the shape of a pen, brand Colibrì, typical of the post-war period.
Five pens are gold-plated with 18 kt gold, as indicated by the finish and the stamps present.

Incised or gadrooned surfaces with geometric and floral motifs, typical of mid-20th century high-end production. The remaining pens are made of gold-plated metal, brass, or silvered metal.
Bases and sections in ebonite or black resin.
The Colibrì lighter, shaped like a pen, belongs to the well-known brand, which specialized in quality lighters throughout the 20th century.

Everyone thinks they need to be restored or revised.
The lighter also needs to be revised.
Production dating from the 1930s to the 1960s, with a prevalence in the 1940s–1950s.
The photos complement what is not explicitly listed.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
11
Model / Type
various models
Country of Origin
Italy
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
golden metal, .750 (18 kt) gold
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
No
Diameter
0 cm
Length
0 cm
ItalyVerified
54
Objects sold
100%
Private

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