Aurora - 88 Aquila - Fountain pen
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Aurora 88K Aquila fountain pen from mid-20th century Italy, gold‑laminated with a celluloid body, 14k gold semi‑hooded nib in medium point, piston filler with a clear ink window, closed length 13.90 cm, cap 6.60 cm, barrel 12.80 cm, in excellent condition and in working order.
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1950ca AURORA 88K AQUILA model-full gold laminated- by Marcello Nizzoli in Near Mint conditions!! - M nib
The contemporary history of fountain pens!
here is a stunning and rarest among the Aurora’s 88: the Aquila model with full gold laminated.
this particular model takes the name by the Campania’s Aurora distributor during the fifties (later on became and still is the Montegrappa family owner) who asked for this particular custom model.
it is the scarcest among the 88’s series because it has been manufactured in limited quantities and just for that region.
operative condition: working and ready to use.
aesthetically conditions: near mint.
material: celluloid and metal.
length closed: 13.90 cm
cap length: 6.60 cm
barrel length: 12.80 cm
length posted: 14.90 cm
nib: original 14kt gold aurora semi-hooded nib
nib’s point: medium point semi-flexible.
filler: piston filler with ink window-very clear.
grip section inscriptions: Aurora 88K 2559305 M
the most beautiful vintage Aurora 88
it you like the 88’ series don’t miss it!!!
1950ca AURORA 88K AQUILA model-full gold laminated- by Marcello Nizzoli in Near Mint conditions!! - M nib
The contemporary history of fountain pens!
here is a stunning and rarest among the Aurora’s 88: the Aquila model with full gold laminated.
this particular model takes the name by the Campania’s Aurora distributor during the fifties (later on became and still is the Montegrappa family owner) who asked for this particular custom model.
it is the scarcest among the 88’s series because it has been manufactured in limited quantities and just for that region.
operative condition: working and ready to use.
aesthetically conditions: near mint.
material: celluloid and metal.
length closed: 13.90 cm
cap length: 6.60 cm
barrel length: 12.80 cm
length posted: 14.90 cm
nib: original 14kt gold aurora semi-hooded nib
nib’s point: medium point semi-flexible.
filler: piston filler with ink window-very clear.
grip section inscriptions: Aurora 88K 2559305 M
the most beautiful vintage Aurora 88
it you like the 88’ series don’t miss it!!!
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Model / Type
88 Aquila
Country of Origin
Italy
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Gold-plated
Manufacturer/ Brand
Aurora
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.5 cm
Length
13.9 cm
Nib size
M - Medium
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