Columbus - 25 - Fountain pen
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Columbus model 25 oversize fountain pen in red marbled celluloid with a 14k gold extra‑fine flexible nib (585), closed length 14.0 cm, posted length 16.0 cm, diameter 1.5 cm, made in Italy in the early 20th century and in excellent working condition.
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1935ca COLUMBUS mod. EXTRA 25 Oversize with Red Marbled Celluloid with EF Flex Nib in Stunning Conditions!
Absolutely stunning and rare Columbus Model 25 oversize with red marbled celluloid.
The 25 Model was the successor of the 98 model and the difference is the button filler instead the teaspoon filler.
This pen is a wartime model.
The Columbus brand was established in 1918 by Alfredo and Eugenio Verga in Milan and it is one of the oldest Italian brands and among the high-quality fountain pen manufacturer.
The pen is big, elegant with tri-dimensional effect celluloid.
Operative condition: working and ready for use.
Aesthetically conditions: excellent- no dings dent, scratches or cracks.
Material: celluloid of the best quality.
Color: red marbled
Length closed: 14.00 cm – Oversize
Barrel’s length :12.50 cm
Cap’s length :6.50 cm
Length posted :16.00 cm
14kt gold nib: Columbus 585 Extra 152
Nib’s point: extra-fine flexible
Clip: Columbus’ arrow style
Filler: button filler
Barrel inscriptions: “Columbus 25 Marca Dep.23247”
Fantastic pen!!!
1935ca COLUMBUS mod. EXTRA 25 Oversize with Red Marbled Celluloid with EF Flex Nib in Stunning Conditions!
Absolutely stunning and rare Columbus Model 25 oversize with red marbled celluloid.
The 25 Model was the successor of the 98 model and the difference is the button filler instead the teaspoon filler.
This pen is a wartime model.
The Columbus brand was established in 1918 by Alfredo and Eugenio Verga in Milan and it is one of the oldest Italian brands and among the high-quality fountain pen manufacturer.
The pen is big, elegant with tri-dimensional effect celluloid.
Operative condition: working and ready for use.
Aesthetically conditions: excellent- no dings dent, scratches or cracks.
Material: celluloid of the best quality.
Color: red marbled
Length closed: 14.00 cm – Oversize
Barrel’s length :12.50 cm
Cap’s length :6.50 cm
Length posted :16.00 cm
14kt gold nib: Columbus 585 Extra 152
Nib’s point: extra-fine flexible
Clip: Columbus’ arrow style
Filler: button filler
Barrel inscriptions: “Columbus 25 Marca Dep.23247”
Fantastic pen!!!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
25
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Celluloid
Manufacturer/brand
Columbus
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.5 cm
Length
14 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
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