Fountain pen

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A lot of four vintage North American fountain pens from the first half of the 20th century, including Morrison 14K gold nib and 14K gold overlay filigree, Conklin Endura in green marbled celluloid/ebonite with original Conklin nib, Mabie Todd & Co. Ringtop in gold-plated metal with guilloché motif and original Mabie Todd nib, and Sheaffer’s Lifetime in jade green celluloid with a 14K gold nib; all in excellent working order and metal/leather-free with lever filling, about 13 cm long and 1.1 cm in diameter.

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Description from the seller

Morrison Pen Company (based in New York, 1910s–1920s).
Plume: Original nib in solid 14-karat gold marked MORRISON 14KT N.Y.
Habillage (Overlay): Gold-plated filigree floral decoration (marked 1/40 14KT, which means a 14K gold fill amounting to 1/40 the total weight).
Système de remplissage: Lever-fill (Lever-filler

Conklin Endura
Brand: Conklin
Model: Endura (produced in the 1920s)
Characteristics: Marbled green and black celluloid/ebonite.
The original nib is engraved CONKLIN ENDURA.

Mabie Todd & Co. (Ringtop pen)
Brand: Mabie Todd & Co. (New York)
Model: Metal ringtop / gold-plated (guilloché / chevron pattern). These compact models with a ring at the top were designed to be worn on a ribbon or watch chain.
Nib: Original nib marked MABIE TODD & CO. N.Y.

Sheaffer’s Lifetime
Brand: Sheaffer’s
Model: Lifetime (jade green celluloid, 1920s)
Nib: Original rigid 14K gold nib marked SHEAFFER’S LIFETIME REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE IN U.S.A. with its serial number.

Morrison Pen Company (based in New York, 1910s–1920s).
Plume: Original nib in solid 14-karat gold marked MORRISON 14KT N.Y.
Habillage (Overlay): Gold-plated filigree floral decoration (marked 1/40 14KT, which means a 14K gold fill amounting to 1/40 the total weight).
Système de remplissage: Lever-fill (Lever-filler

Conklin Endura
Brand: Conklin
Model: Endura (produced in the 1920s)
Characteristics: Marbled green and black celluloid/ebonite.
The original nib is engraved CONKLIN ENDURA.

Mabie Todd & Co. (Ringtop pen)
Brand: Mabie Todd & Co. (New York)
Model: Metal ringtop / gold-plated (guilloché / chevron pattern). These compact models with a ring at the top were designed to be worn on a ribbon or watch chain.
Nib: Original nib marked MABIE TODD & CO. N.Y.

Sheaffer’s Lifetime
Brand: Sheaffer’s
Model: Lifetime (jade green celluloid, 1920s)
Nib: Original rigid 14K gold nib marked SHEAFFER’S LIFETIME REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE IN U.S.A. with its serial number.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
North America
Period
First half 20th century
Material
.585 (14 kt) gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
13 cm
FranceVerified
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