Le Tigre - No. 52BM - Fountain pen
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Le Tigre No.52BM vintage fountain pen in marbled ebonite with a 14 ct gold nib, lever-filler mechanism, made in England in the 1920s–1930s, 12.5 cm long and 1 cm in diameter, in good condition with age-related wear.
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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, produced in England during the first half of the 20th century.
The Le Tigre brand was primarily intended for the Benelux market and is generally attributed by collectors to a Conway Stewart production, under a commercial brand.
Characteristics
* Brand: Le Tigre
* Model: N°52BM
* Manufacture: Made in England
* Period: around the 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 cartouche with “1918”
Condition
Very good conserved condition for a pen about a century old.
* Markings clearly legible.
* Ebonite showing a superb marbling with original luster.
* Original clip present.
* Original nib in good visual condition.
* No cracks observed on the body or on the cap.
The lever mechanism is present, but the pen has not been restored.
This relatively uncommon model makes a beautiful collectible for enthusiasts of Conway Stewart, Le Tigre pens 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, produced in England during the first half of the 20th century.
The Le Tigre brand was primarily intended for the Benelux market and is generally attributed by collectors to a Conway Stewart production, under a commercial brand.
Characteristics
* Brand: Le Tigre
* Model: N°52BM
* Manufacture: Made in England
* Period: around the 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 cartouche with “1918”
Condition
Very good conserved condition for a pen about a century old.
* Markings clearly legible.
* Ebonite showing a superb marbling with original luster.
* Original clip present.
* Original nib in good visual condition.
* No cracks observed on the body or on the cap.
The lever mechanism is present, but the pen has not been restored.
This relatively uncommon model makes a beautiful collectible for enthusiasts of Conway Stewart, Le Tigre pens 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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