Swan - No 2 - Fountain pen

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Swan fountain pen, No 2 nib, made in the United Kingdom, ebonite with a chased wave pattern and brown patina, 13.7 cm long and 1.0 cm in diameter, 14 kt gold nib engraved Mabie Todd & Co N.Y., safety screw-cap with eyedropper filling, one item, in good used condition with minor age-related wear.

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A0000005453Article: Mabie Todd Fountain Pen "The Swan Pen" Safety Screw Cap No 2 (Made in England), ebonite with wave engraving (chased) with the brown patina typical of oxidized ebonite, nickel-plated turn-and-fit clip from the era, engravings "SWAN No 2." on the cap and "C2 MED" on the bottom of the body (MED = factory Medium nib)
Length: 13.7 cm
Diameter: 1.0 cm
Nib: M (14 kt Swan gold nib, engraved "Mabie Todd & Co N.Y.", No 2)
Filling system: eyedropper, screw-cap Safety Screw Cap
Period: approx. 1915-1925 (English manufacture by Mabie Todd & Co Ltd)
Materials: ebonite (hardened rubber) with chased wave pattern, nickel-plated clip, 14 kt gold nib
Condition: very good for its age, ebonite with uniform brown patina and legible engravings, no visible cracks in the photos
Extras: only the loose piece with its turn-and-fit clip; no box or papers visible in the photos
ITEM NOTE: Lot 9 Wallapop (swan pens, 15/09/2026)
ITEM NOTE: details from Wallapop listing (Antique Mabie Todd Swan No 2 Pen, 150 EUR): Description: Authentic collector’s jewel: Mabie Todd "The Swan Pen" Safety Screw Cap fountain pen (Made in England). A historic piece from the early 20th century. Main details: Material: Ebonite with wave pattern (chased). Shows the classic beautiful browning oxidation from age. Clear engravings: Cap ("SWAN No 2."), body and base ("32 MED"). Nib: Original gold nib (NY seal). Extras: Includes a classic turn-and-fit clip from the era. Dimensions: 13.7 cm x 1 cm. Condition: Magnificent for its age. No cracks (see photos). Write me.

A0000005453Article: Mabie Todd Fountain Pen "The Swan Pen" Safety Screw Cap No 2 (Made in England), ebonite with wave engraving (chased) with the brown patina typical of oxidized ebonite, nickel-plated turn-and-fit clip from the era, engravings "SWAN No 2." on the cap and "C2 MED" on the bottom of the body (MED = factory Medium nib)
Length: 13.7 cm
Diameter: 1.0 cm
Nib: M (14 kt Swan gold nib, engraved "Mabie Todd & Co N.Y.", No 2)
Filling system: eyedropper, screw-cap Safety Screw Cap
Period: approx. 1915-1925 (English manufacture by Mabie Todd & Co Ltd)
Materials: ebonite (hardened rubber) with chased wave pattern, nickel-plated clip, 14 kt gold nib
Condition: very good for its age, ebonite with uniform brown patina and legible engravings, no visible cracks in the photos
Extras: only the loose piece with its turn-and-fit clip; no box or papers visible in the photos
ITEM NOTE: Lot 9 Wallapop (swan pens, 15/09/2026)
ITEM NOTE: details from Wallapop listing (Antique Mabie Todd Swan No 2 Pen, 150 EUR): Description: Authentic collector’s jewel: Mabie Todd "The Swan Pen" Safety Screw Cap fountain pen (Made in England). A historic piece from the early 20th century. Main details: Material: Ebonite with wave pattern (chased). Shows the classic beautiful browning oxidation from age. Clear engravings: Cap ("SWAN No 2."), body and base ("32 MED"). Nib: Original gold nib (NY seal). Extras: Includes a classic turn-and-fit clip from the era. Dimensions: 13.7 cm x 1 cm. Condition: Magnificent for its age. No cracks (see photos). Write me.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
No 2
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Period
First half 20th century
Material
Ebonita
Manufacturer/brand
Swan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
13.7 cm
Nib size
M - Medium
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Objects sold
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