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Set of four Italian fountain pens in celluloid from the mid-20th century, manufactured by S.A.F.I.S with the FB logo, in new old stock condition and unused, with rubber sac filling and caps matching the marbled colors, diameters 1.2 cm and lengths 12.5–13.7 cm.

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According to research: Italian fountain pen from the 1930s manufactured by S.A.F.I.S (Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana Stilografiche) with the FB logo = Fabbrica Italiana di Penne Stilografiche.

4 NEW OLD STOCK pens never used, the rubber sacs inside the body are dry (to be replaced), the nibs are pristine, all diameters are 1.2 cm, the lengths: 13.7 cm red-black, 13.6 cm green-black, 13.4 cm blue-black, 12.5 cm black-gray

Very likely brand RADIUS, ERIDANO

-Marbled color ebonite (a very beautiful Art Deco motif)
-Gold-toned metal retaining rings (rings visible)
-Matching cap with the same marble colors
-Steel nib with FB logo + R5
-Filling system: piston with dry rubber sacs

RADIUS 1934?
- Created in 1934 by S.A.F.I.S., Turin giant of pen production
- First generation of the 1930s: classic technical styles
- Use of high-quality celluloids with modern geometric designs
- Prestigious brand rivaling Montegrappa and Aurora

According to research: Italian fountain pen from the 1930s manufactured by S.A.F.I.S (Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana Stilografiche) with the FB logo = Fabbrica Italiana di Penne Stilografiche.

4 NEW OLD STOCK pens never used, the rubber sacs inside the body are dry (to be replaced), the nibs are pristine, all diameters are 1.2 cm, the lengths: 13.7 cm red-black, 13.6 cm green-black, 13.4 cm blue-black, 12.5 cm black-gray

Very likely brand RADIUS, ERIDANO

-Marbled color ebonite (a very beautiful Art Deco motif)
-Gold-toned metal retaining rings (rings visible)
-Matching cap with the same marble colors
-Steel nib with FB logo + R5
-Filling system: piston with dry rubber sacs

RADIUS 1934?
- Created in 1934 by S.A.F.I.S., Turin giant of pen production
- First generation of the 1930s: classic technical styles
- Use of high-quality celluloids with modern geometric designs
- Prestigious brand rivaling Montegrappa and Aurora

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
4
Model / Type
Unknown
Country of Origin
Italy
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Celluloid
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
No
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
13.7 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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