Osmia - Fountain pen
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Osmia 44 ML fountain pen in black bakelite with a button-filler, 12.05 cm long and 1.03 cm in diameter, made in Germany with serial number 44 M1, dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition with minor signs of age, supplied with its original green velvet-lined rigid case.
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Rarity - Osmia 44 ML Fountain Pen in Ebonite, 1930s, with Original Case
Description: Splendid and elegant specimen of vintage Osmia fountain pen model 44 ML, dating from the 1930s, produced in Germany by the renowned Osmia company founded in Heidelberg by Hermann Böhler in 1919, later acquired by Faber-Castell in 1935. A piece of the history of writing, owned by a single family owner: my great-grandfather.
• Model: Osmia 44 ML
• Material: Fine black ebonite (hard rubber) worked with a refined geometric relief-engraved pattern (chased pattern) still clearly defined.
• Nib: Original Osmia gold nib (branded Osmia), with a crisp/precise writing point.
• Filling system: Button filler, accessible by unscrewing the rear section and functioning.
• Aesthetic details: The barrel clearly bears the original stamps "44" and "ML". The clip and cap rings feature the brand's typical elegant inscription.
• Accessories included: The pen is presented with its rare original period green velvet hard case, with the "Osmia" logo impressed in gold lettering inside the lid.
Rarity - Osmia 44 ML Fountain Pen in Ebonite, 1930s, with Original Case
Description: Splendid and elegant specimen of vintage Osmia fountain pen model 44 ML, dating from the 1930s, produced in Germany by the renowned Osmia company founded in Heidelberg by Hermann Böhler in 1919, later acquired by Faber-Castell in 1935. A piece of the history of writing, owned by a single family owner: my great-grandfather.
• Model: Osmia 44 ML
• Material: Fine black ebonite (hard rubber) worked with a refined geometric relief-engraved pattern (chased pattern) still clearly defined.
• Nib: Original Osmia gold nib (branded Osmia), with a crisp/precise writing point.
• Filling system: Button filler, accessible by unscrewing the rear section and functioning.
• Aesthetic details: The barrel clearly bears the original stamps "44" and "ML". The clip and cap rings feature the brand's typical elegant inscription.
• Accessories included: The pen is presented with its rare original period green velvet hard case, with the "Osmia" logo impressed in gold lettering inside the lid.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Bakelite
Manufacturer/brand
Osmia
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.03 cm
Length
12.05 cm
Serial number
44 M1
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