Stilus Torino by F.lli Pecco - Dorica - Fountain pen
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Stilus Dorica, an Italian fountain pen from the mid-1940s made in Turin by Fratelli Pecco (Stilus Torino by F.lli Pecco), with a platinum green arco celluloid body, a gold-plated guilloché mille‑righe cap, original 14 kt solid gold nib (Fine, very flexible), lever filling, and a closed length of about 13.3 cm.
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Stilus Dorica – circa 1945
Platinum Green Arco Celluloid – 14 kt gold nib
Rarest and most difficult to find Stilus Dorica, dating to around 1945, produced in Turin by Fratelli Pecco, owners of the Stilus brand.
This is a valuable vintage Italian fountain pen, noted for its distinctive Platinum Green Arco celluloid body, one of the most interesting and sought-after features of this specimen.
The cap is made of metal with a gold finish and a mille-righe guilloché decoration, giving the pen an elegant, typically Art Deco appearance.
Stilus and Fratelli Pecco
The Stilus brand belonged to the Pecco Brothers, a company founded in Turin in the early 20th century. Stilus was one of the Italian writing instruments brands active during the first half of the 20th century and remained in production until the 1960s.
Stilus’ production includes many prestigious models, often characterized by interesting material work and technical solutions typical of the best Italian production of the era.
The Dorica represents one of the most interesting examples of Stilus production from that period.
Condition
The pen is completely original and authentic.
The body in Platinum Green Arco celluloid presents itself in excellent condition: there are no dents, deformations, cracks, or other significant imperfections. The striking marbling of the celluloid is particularly well preserved.
The cap shows light signs of wear and minimal traces of gilding wear, consistent with the pen’s age. The mille-righe guilloché work is still clearly visible.
The original clip is signed “Stilus – Dorica,” while the body bears the marking “Dorica Stilus.”
Also present:
- original ebonite feed;
- original Stilus nib in solid 14 kt gold;
- nib size Fine (F), very flexible;
- lever filling system.
The pen has been checked and is ready for writing.
Technical characteristics
Brand: Stilus
Model: Dorica
Manufacturer: Fratelli Pecco, Turin
Dating: circa 1945
Origin: Italy
Barrel material: Platinum Green Arco celluloid
Color: green/arco
Shape: rounded, torpedo
Cap: metal, gold-plated
Cap decoration: mille-righe guilloché
Finish: gold-plated
Clip: original, signed “Stilus – Dorica”
Nib: original Stilus
Nib material: solid 14 kt gold
Nib size: Fine (F)
Flexibility: very flexible
Feed: original ebonite
Filling system: lever
Marking: “Stilus Dorica”
Marking position: clip / barrel
Marking condition: near perfect
Operational condition: ready to write
Build quality: very high
Indicative dimensions
Closed length: about 13.3 cm
Length with cap posted back: about 15.1 cm
Barrel length: about 12.1 cm
Cap length: about 6.3 cm
Diameter: about 11.4 mm
Note for collectors
A particularly interesting example of Stilus production, especially for the combination of Platinum Green Arco celluloid, guilloché cap decoration, original 14 kt gold nib, and original ebonite feed.
The pen also preserves notable body integrity, a particularly important attribute for an Italian fountain pen from the 1940s.
Stilus Dorica – circa 1945
Platinum Green Arco Celluloid – 14 kt gold nib
Rarest and most difficult to find Stilus Dorica, dating to around 1945, produced in Turin by Fratelli Pecco, owners of the Stilus brand.
This is a valuable vintage Italian fountain pen, noted for its distinctive Platinum Green Arco celluloid body, one of the most interesting and sought-after features of this specimen.
The cap is made of metal with a gold finish and a mille-righe guilloché decoration, giving the pen an elegant, typically Art Deco appearance.
Stilus and Fratelli Pecco
The Stilus brand belonged to the Pecco Brothers, a company founded in Turin in the early 20th century. Stilus was one of the Italian writing instruments brands active during the first half of the 20th century and remained in production until the 1960s.
Stilus’ production includes many prestigious models, often characterized by interesting material work and technical solutions typical of the best Italian production of the era.
The Dorica represents one of the most interesting examples of Stilus production from that period.
Condition
The pen is completely original and authentic.
The body in Platinum Green Arco celluloid presents itself in excellent condition: there are no dents, deformations, cracks, or other significant imperfections. The striking marbling of the celluloid is particularly well preserved.
The cap shows light signs of wear and minimal traces of gilding wear, consistent with the pen’s age. The mille-righe guilloché work is still clearly visible.
The original clip is signed “Stilus – Dorica,” while the body bears the marking “Dorica Stilus.”
Also present:
- original ebonite feed;
- original Stilus nib in solid 14 kt gold;
- nib size Fine (F), very flexible;
- lever filling system.
The pen has been checked and is ready for writing.
Technical characteristics
Brand: Stilus
Model: Dorica
Manufacturer: Fratelli Pecco, Turin
Dating: circa 1945
Origin: Italy
Barrel material: Platinum Green Arco celluloid
Color: green/arco
Shape: rounded, torpedo
Cap: metal, gold-plated
Cap decoration: mille-righe guilloché
Finish: gold-plated
Clip: original, signed “Stilus – Dorica”
Nib: original Stilus
Nib material: solid 14 kt gold
Nib size: Fine (F)
Flexibility: very flexible
Feed: original ebonite
Filling system: lever
Marking: “Stilus Dorica”
Marking position: clip / barrel
Marking condition: near perfect
Operational condition: ready to write
Build quality: very high
Indicative dimensions
Closed length: about 13.3 cm
Length with cap posted back: about 15.1 cm
Barrel length: about 12.1 cm
Cap length: about 6.3 cm
Diameter: about 11.4 mm
Note for collectors
A particularly interesting example of Stilus production, especially for the combination of Platinum Green Arco celluloid, guilloché cap decoration, original 14 kt gold nib, and original ebonite feed.
The pen also preserves notable body integrity, a particularly important attribute for an Italian fountain pen from the 1940s.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Dorica
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Gold plated
Manufacturer/brand
Stilus Torino by F.lli Pecco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
11.4 mm
Length
13.3 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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