Ancora - Duplex - Fountain pen

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Ancora Duplex fountain pen in blue marbled celluloid from Italy, a lever-filler with a 14k gold nib (Ancora 585 14K), 13.10 cm closed length, 12.50 cm barrel, 1.3 cm diameter, working and in excellent condition.

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1930ca ANCORA DUPLEX with Blue Marbled celluloid and lever filler- Terrific and super Rare!!

You don’t see often a super classy pen like the Ancora Duplex from the thirties!

It is elegant, balanced with classy celluloid colours and all her 6 rings.


ANCORA is one of the oldest Italian pen manufacturers founded by GIUSEPPE ZANINI in 1920 and is recognized as one of the best quality pen manufacturers in the territory.

This Duplex if from the very earliest production with the lever filler system.

Operative condition: working and ready for use.

Aesthetically conditions: excellent - no ding, dent or scratch, only some minor signs of use.

Material: pure celluloid
Colour: blue marbled

Length closed: 13.10 cm
Cap length: 6.00 cm
Barrel length: 12.50 cm
Length posted: 15.50 cm

Nib:14kt Gold “Ancora 585 14 Karat 5”
Tip: the tip is worn and writes flexible broad

Filler: lever

Barrel inscriptions: Ancora Duplex (logo)

Note: super rare pen!



1930ca ANCORA DUPLEX with Blue Marbled celluloid and lever filler- Terrific and super Rare!!

You don’t see often a super classy pen like the Ancora Duplex from the thirties!

It is elegant, balanced with classy celluloid colours and all her 6 rings.


ANCORA is one of the oldest Italian pen manufacturers founded by GIUSEPPE ZANINI in 1920 and is recognized as one of the best quality pen manufacturers in the territory.

This Duplex if from the very earliest production with the lever filler system.

Operative condition: working and ready for use.

Aesthetically conditions: excellent - no ding, dent or scratch, only some minor signs of use.

Material: pure celluloid
Colour: blue marbled

Length closed: 13.10 cm
Cap length: 6.00 cm
Barrel length: 12.50 cm
Length posted: 15.50 cm

Nib:14kt Gold “Ancora 585 14 Karat 5”
Tip: the tip is worn and writes flexible broad

Filler: lever

Barrel inscriptions: Ancora Duplex (logo)

Note: super rare pen!



Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Duplex
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Celluloid
Manufacturer/brand
Ancora
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.3 cm
Length
13.1 cm
Nib size
B - Broad
ItalyVerified
254
Objects sold
95.12%
Private

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