Aurora - Aurora 88 (serie classica Nizzoli / 888) Pennino: Carenato in oro 14K (585) - Fountain pen
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Aurora 88 fountain pen (classic Nizzoli/888 series) with a 14K gold nib, gold-filled cap, black resin body with an ink window, made in Italy in the 1950s–60s, in excellent condition, complete with the original rigid box and warranty/instructions, not tested with ink.
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Aurora 88 / 888 Vintage Fountain Pen – Gold-Laminated Cap, 14K Carenated Nib – With Original Box and Warranty
Modello: Aurora 88 (classic Nizzoli / 888 series)
periodo: 1950s / 1960s
Paese di Produzione: Italy (Turin)
Materiale Corpo: Black resin/celluloid with a transparent ringed window to view ink level
Cappuccio: Gold-filled cap finely guilloché-worked, integrated clip and secure at the base
Pennino: 14K gold carenated nib (585)
Sistema di Caricamento: Piston-fill / cartridge (depending on reservoir variant)
Corredo: Original vintage rigid case with green satin interior and warranty/certificate and Aurora instructions
Condizioni e Dettagli: Splendid example of a post‑war Italian design icon, signed by the renowned designer Marcello Nizzoli.
The pen’s body is in excellent cosmetic condition, with the characteristic ink window well preserved and visible. The gold-filled cap retains its luster and shows no significant dents.
The carenated nib delivers the classic smooth, soft writing typical of vintage Aurora pens.
The lot includes its rare original rigid case in the period geometric style and the original instruction/warranty leaflet.
Note: This is a vintage pen not recently tested with ink. Routine cleaning is recommended before use.
Aurora 88 / 888 Vintage Fountain Pen – Gold-Laminated Cap, 14K Carenated Nib – With Original Box and Warranty
Modello: Aurora 88 (classic Nizzoli / 888 series)
periodo: 1950s / 1960s
Paese di Produzione: Italy (Turin)
Materiale Corpo: Black resin/celluloid with a transparent ringed window to view ink level
Cappuccio: Gold-filled cap finely guilloché-worked, integrated clip and secure at the base
Pennino: 14K gold carenated nib (585)
Sistema di Caricamento: Piston-fill / cartridge (depending on reservoir variant)
Corredo: Original vintage rigid case with green satin interior and warranty/certificate and Aurora instructions
Condizioni e Dettagli: Splendid example of a post‑war Italian design icon, signed by the renowned designer Marcello Nizzoli.
The pen’s body is in excellent cosmetic condition, with the characteristic ink window well preserved and visible. The gold-filled cap retains its luster and shows no significant dents.
The carenated nib delivers the classic smooth, soft writing typical of vintage Aurora pens.
The lot includes its rare original rigid case in the period geometric style and the original instruction/warranty leaflet.
Note: This is a vintage pen not recently tested with ink. Routine cleaning is recommended before use.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Aurora 88 (serie classica Nizzoli / 888) Pennino: Carenato in oro 14K (585)
Country of origin
Italy
Period
1960
Material
.585 (14 kt) gold, Precious resin
Manufacturer/brand
Aurora
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
12 mm
Length
13 cm
