Le Tigre - No. 52BM - Fountain pen
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Le Tigre No. 52BM fountain pen, made in England in the first half of the 20th century, with an ébonite marbled body, lever filling, and an original 14 carat gold nib.
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LE TIGRE N°52BM – Rare vintage fountain pen in marbled ebonite – 14 ct gold nib – Made in England
Rare and authentic Le Tigre N°52BM fountain pen, made in England during the first half of the 20th century.
The Le Tigre brand was mainly aimed at the Benelux market and is generally attributed by collectors to a Conway Stewart production under a different brand name.
Characteristics
* Brand: Le Tigre
* Model: N°52BM
* Manufacture: Made in England
* Period: circa 1920s-1930s
* Barrel: marbled brown-red and black hard rubber (ebonite)
* Filling system: lever filler
* Nib: original solid 14-karat gold nib, engraved "Le Tigre 14 Ct"
* Nib vent: heart-shaped
* Visible markings: LE TIGRE – N°52BM – MADE IN ENGLAND – tiger cartridge with "1918"
Condition
Very good condition for a pen about a century old.
* Markings clearly legible.
* Ebonite showing superb marbling with an original lustre.
* Original clip present.
* Original nib in good visual condition.
* No cracks observed on the body or the cap.
The lever mechanism is present, but the pen has not been restored.
This relatively uncommon model makes a fine collectible for enthusiasts of Conway Stewart, Le Tigre, and antique writing instruments.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Careful, tracked, and insured shipping.
LE TIGRE N°52BM – Rare vintage fountain pen in marbled ebonite – 14 ct gold nib – Made in England
Rare and authentic Le Tigre N°52BM fountain pen, made in England during the first half of the 20th century.
The Le Tigre brand was mainly aimed at the Benelux market and is generally attributed by collectors to a Conway Stewart production under a different brand name.
Characteristics
* Brand: Le Tigre
* Model: N°52BM
* Manufacture: Made in England
* Period: circa 1920s-1930s
* Barrel: marbled brown-red and black hard rubber (ebonite)
* Filling system: lever filler
* Nib: original solid 14-karat gold nib, engraved "Le Tigre 14 Ct"
* Nib vent: heart-shaped
* Visible markings: LE TIGRE – N°52BM – MADE IN ENGLAND – tiger cartridge with "1918"
Condition
Very good condition for a pen about a century old.
* Markings clearly legible.
* Ebonite showing superb marbling with an original lustre.
* Original clip present.
* Original nib in good visual condition.
* No cracks observed on the body or the cap.
The lever mechanism is present, but the pen has not been restored.
This relatively uncommon model makes a fine collectible for enthusiasts of Conway Stewart, Le Tigre, and antique writing instruments.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Careful, tracked, and insured shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
No. 52BM
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Period
First half 20th century
Material
ebonite, Celluloid
Manufacturer/brand
Le Tigre
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
12.5 cm
Serial number
No 52BM
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