Stilus - Flat Top Overlay 18KR - No reserve price - Fountain pen
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Stilus fountain pen with a gold plated 18K overlay and raised floral engraving, black ebonite body and nib, 11.5 cm long and 1.2 cm in diameter, made in Italy in the early 20th century, in working order.
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Description from the seller
A0000004674
Item: SAFETY STILUS FOUNTAIN PEN, body and cap entirely plated in laminated gold with relief floral engraving, floral-design clip and retractable nib
Length: 11.5 cm
Diameter: 1.2 cm
Nib: M
Period: 1920s (1920s-1930s)
Materials: 18K gold-lamé overlay with chased floral decoration on a guilloché background, inner body and black ebonite nib section, rear ebony twist knob, 14 carat gold nib stamped "Warranted 14 CT"
Condition: Good for its age. The overlay preserves the gold plating well and the floral engraving is crisp along the entire body and cap; there are signs of use, micro-scratches and a small dent on the lower rim of the cap, as well as slight wear of the plating in wear areas and on the cap edge. The ebonite nib section shows the usual brown patina from aging. The nib is straight and with no apparent deformities; the twist mechanism extends and retracts the nib. Collector’s item sold as a vintage piece.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box, case or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
A0000004674
Item: SAFETY STILUS FOUNTAIN PEN, body and cap entirely plated in laminated gold with relief floral engraving, floral-design clip and retractable nib
Length: 11.5 cm
Diameter: 1.2 cm
Nib: M
Period: 1920s (1920s-1930s)
Materials: 18K gold-lamé overlay with chased floral decoration on a guilloché background, inner body and black ebonite nib section, rear ebony twist knob, 14 carat gold nib stamped "Warranted 14 CT"
Condition: Good for its age. The overlay preserves the gold plating well and the floral engraving is crisp along the entire body and cap; there are signs of use, micro-scratches and a small dent on the lower rim of the cap, as well as slight wear of the plating in wear areas and on the cap edge. The ebonite nib section shows the usual brown patina from aging. The nib is straight and with no apparent deformities; the twist mechanism extends and retracts the nib. Collector’s item sold as a vintage piece.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box, case or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Flat Top Overlay 18KR
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Ebonita, Gold plated
Manufacturer/brand
Stilus
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
11.5 cm
Nib size
M - Medium
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