Swan - Blackbird - Fountain pen
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The Mabie Todd & Co. Swan Blackbird BB2/L fountain pen, made in England in the 1940s–1950s, in marbled red celluloid with a 14k gold nib, lever filler, 13 cm long and 1.3 cm in diameter, in very good condition and in working order.
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Fountain pen produced by Mabie Todd & Co. Blackbird, model BB2/L, elegant vintage fountain pen produced in England between the 1940s and 1950s.
This is a pen from the prestigious Blackbird line, the economical yet high-quality series produced by the famous British house Mabie Todd, maker of the well-known Swan pens.
The pen is made of marbled red celluloid, one of the most sought-after colors and less common compared to the classic black ebonite models.
Blackbird fountain pens were advertised as “Made by the Swan Pen People,” since they were produced by the same company as the famous Swan.
The BB2/L series was one of the most widespread in the mid-range and today is highly sought after in this particular marbled red celluloid color, rarer than the black ebonite models.
The Blackbird 14k nib is known for its good flexibility, a feature that makes writing pleasant with variation in line width.
Model: Blackbird BB2/L (visible engraving on the barrel)
Country of production: Made in England (engraved on the body)
Material: Marbled red celluloid
Filling system: Lever filler (lever filling, working)
Nib: 14k gold, engraved Blackbird – M.T. & Co. Ltd
Clip and fittings: Gold-tone
Fountain pen produced by Mabie Todd & Co. Blackbird, model BB2/L, elegant vintage fountain pen produced in England between the 1940s and 1950s.
This is a pen from the prestigious Blackbird line, the economical yet high-quality series produced by the famous British house Mabie Todd, maker of the well-known Swan pens.
The pen is made of marbled red celluloid, one of the most sought-after colors and less common compared to the classic black ebonite models.
Blackbird fountain pens were advertised as “Made by the Swan Pen People,” since they were produced by the same company as the famous Swan.
The BB2/L series was one of the most widespread in the mid-range and today is highly sought after in this particular marbled red celluloid color, rarer than the black ebonite models.
The Blackbird 14k nib is known for its good flexibility, a feature that makes writing pleasant with variation in line width.
Model: Blackbird BB2/L (visible engraving on the barrel)
Country of production: Made in England (engraved on the body)
Material: Marbled red celluloid
Filling system: Lever filler (lever filling, working)
Nib: 14k gold, engraved Blackbird – M.T. & Co. Ltd
Clip and fittings: Gold-tone
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Model / Type
Blackbird
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Celluloid
Manufacturer/ Brand
Swan
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.3 cm
Length
13 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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