Aurora - 88 - Fountain pen

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Aurora 88 fountain pen, made in Italy, with resin/polyester body plated in gold, original 14kt flexible EF nib, closed length 13.8 cm, in working order and new old stock, comes with box and papers.

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1989ca AURORA 88 OVERSIZE earlier production with LONG TINES nib with EF Flexible point-New Old Stock & Full Set

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: new old stock.

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 extra fine point.

filler: piston-with hidden reserve.

cap inscriptions: Aurora – Made in Italy

comes with box and papers

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-New Old Stock & Full Set

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: new old stock.

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 extra fine point.

filler: piston-with hidden reserve.

cap inscriptions: Aurora – Made in Italy

comes with box and papers

notes: this pen has the highest manufacturing and is a milestone in the fountain pen history.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
88
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Gold plated, Resin/Polyester
Manufacturer/brand
Aurora
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.5 cm
Length
13.8 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
ItalyVerified
207
Objects sold
93.75%
Private

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