Luxor - Fountain pen
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Description from the seller
Luxor 1207 1/2 – Vintage Fountain Pen in Celluloid – 14k Gold Nib (585) – Working – Germany 1950s
Technical Description
Brand: Luxor (Heinrich Hebborn & Co., Heidelberg)
Model: 1207 1/2
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: Germany
Main Features:
• Material: Prestigious pearlescent gray mottled celluloid on the body; glossy black resin for cap and end.
• Nib: Original Luxor solid 14-carat gold nib (hallmark 585). The nib offers a soft, high-quality writing, typical of postwar German excellence.
• Filling system: Piston filler perfectly functioning. The mechanism glides smoothly and with fluency.
• Details: Gold-plated clip with engraving "LUXOR", cap band gold-plated.
Condition of the item:
The pen is in excellent vintage condition. The celluloid is intact, with no cracks or breaks, and retains excellent lustre. The gold details show a subtle and charming patina of time that ensures its originality. Mechanically flawless.
Accessories:
Sold with a presentation case for optimal storage and safe shipping.
Luxor 1207 1/2 – Vintage Fountain Pen in Celluloid – 14k Gold Nib (585) – Working – Germany 1950s
Technical Description
Brand: Luxor (Heinrich Hebborn & Co., Heidelberg)
Model: 1207 1/2
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: Germany
Main Features:
• Material: Prestigious pearlescent gray mottled celluloid on the body; glossy black resin for cap and end.
• Nib: Original Luxor solid 14-carat gold nib (hallmark 585). The nib offers a soft, high-quality writing, typical of postwar German excellence.
• Filling system: Piston filler perfectly functioning. The mechanism glides smoothly and with fluency.
• Details: Gold-plated clip with engraving "LUXOR", cap band gold-plated.
Condition of the item:
The pen is in excellent vintage condition. The celluloid is intact, with no cracks or breaks, and retains excellent lustre. The gold details show a subtle and charming patina of time that ensures its originality. Mechanically flawless.
Accessories:
Sold with a presentation case for optimal storage and safe shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Precious resin
Manufacturer/brand
Luxor
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
13 cm
Serial number
1207 1/2
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