Aurora - 88 - Fountain pen
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Aurora 88 fountain pen with a gold-plated body and plastic components, made in Italy in the mid-20th century, featuring a 14k flexible extra-fine nib with long tines, piston filler with a hidden reserve, in excellent condition and complete with box and papers.
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1989ca AURORA 88 OVERSIZE earlier production with LONG TINES nib with EF Flexible point.
Aurora re-issued the 88 model in 1989 and here is offering the earlier production which is different from the actual for since the nib is not like the today's pen.
in fact, the nib is the earlier version without the aurora imprint and with long tines which makes the nib more flexible.
the pen is very elegant and charming and very thick.
it has the special feature of the hidden reserve which will never let you without ink.
the pen comes with box and papers
aesthetically conditions: near mint.
material: black auroloide.
length closed: 13.80 cm
cap’s length: 6.30 cm
barrel’s length: 13.30cm
length posted: 16.20cm
nib: original 14kt
nib’s point: flexible smooth extrafine point.
filler: piston-with hidden reserve.
cap inscriptions: Aurora – Made in Italy
notes: this pen has the highest manufacturing and is a milestone in the fountain pen history.
1989ca AURORA 88 OVERSIZE earlier production with LONG TINES nib with EF Flexible point.
Aurora re-issued the 88 model in 1989 and here is offering the earlier production which is different from the actual for since the nib is not like the today's pen.
in fact, the nib is the earlier version without the aurora imprint and with long tines which makes the nib more flexible.
the pen is very elegant and charming and very thick.
it has the special feature of the hidden reserve which will never let you without ink.
the pen comes with box and papers
aesthetically conditions: near mint.
material: black auroloide.
length closed: 13.80 cm
cap’s length: 6.30 cm
barrel’s length: 13.30cm
length posted: 16.20cm
nib: original 14kt
nib’s point: flexible smooth extrafine point.
filler: piston-with hidden reserve.
cap inscriptions: Aurora – Made in Italy
notes: this pen has the highest manufacturing and is a milestone in the fountain pen history.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Model / Type
88
Country of Origin
Italy
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Gold-plated, Plastic
Manufacturer/ Brand
Aurora
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
13.8 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
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