Swan - No 2 - Fountain pen

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Swan Mabie Todd No 2 fountain pen in ebonite with a chased wave pattern, 13.7 cm long and 1.0 cm in diameter, made in the United Kingdom in the first half of the 20th century, with a 14 kt gold nib engraved Mabie Todd & Co NY, safety screw cap and eyedropper filling, in very good condition.

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A0000005453Article: Mabie Todd "The Swan Pen" Safety Screw Cap No 2 (Made in England), ebonite with wave-pattern (chased) with the typical brown patina of oxidized ebonite, nickel-plated era clip (clip-on/clip-off), engravings "SWAN No 2." on the cap and "C2 MED" on the bottom of the barrel (MED = factory Medium nib)
Length: 13.7 cm
Diameter: 1.0 cm
Nib: M (14 kt gold Swan, engraved "Mabie Todd & Co N.Y.", No. 2)
Filling system: eyedropper, screw-cap "Safety Screw Cap"
Period: approx. 1915-1925 (English manufacture by Mabie Todd & Co Ltd)
Materials: ebonite (hardened rubber) with chased pattern, nickel-plated clip, 14 kt gold nib
Condition: very good for its age, ebonite with uniform brown patina and legible engravings, no visible cracks in the photos
Extras: only the loose piece with its removable clip; no box or papers visible in the photos
EQUIPMENT NOTE: Lot 9 Wallapop (swan pens, 15/09/2026)
EQUIPMENT NOTE: details from the Wallapop listing (Antique Mabie Todd Swan No 2 pen, 150 EUR): Description: Authentic collectible jewel: antique Mabie Todd fountain pen "The Swan Pen" Safety Screw Cap (Made in England). A historical piece from the early 20th century. Main details: Material: Ebonite with wave pattern (chased). Shows the classic and beautiful brown oxidation from age. Clear engravings: Cap ("SWAN No 2."), body and base ("32 MED"). Nib: Original in gold (N.Y. stamp). Extras: Includes a classic removable clip (clip-on/clip-off) from the era. Measurements: 13.7 cm x 1 cm. Condition: Magnificent for its age. No cracks (see photos). Write to me.

A0000005453Article: Mabie Todd "The Swan Pen" Safety Screw Cap No 2 (Made in England), ebonite with wave-pattern (chased) with the typical brown patina of oxidized ebonite, nickel-plated era clip (clip-on/clip-off), engravings "SWAN No 2." on the cap and "C2 MED" on the bottom of the barrel (MED = factory Medium nib)
Length: 13.7 cm
Diameter: 1.0 cm
Nib: M (14 kt gold Swan, engraved "Mabie Todd & Co N.Y.", No. 2)
Filling system: eyedropper, screw-cap "Safety Screw Cap"
Period: approx. 1915-1925 (English manufacture by Mabie Todd & Co Ltd)
Materials: ebonite (hardened rubber) with chased pattern, nickel-plated clip, 14 kt gold nib
Condition: very good for its age, ebonite with uniform brown patina and legible engravings, no visible cracks in the photos
Extras: only the loose piece with its removable clip; no box or papers visible in the photos
EQUIPMENT NOTE: Lot 9 Wallapop (swan pens, 15/09/2026)
EQUIPMENT NOTE: details from the Wallapop listing (Antique Mabie Todd Swan No 2 pen, 150 EUR): Description: Authentic collectible jewel: antique Mabie Todd fountain pen "The Swan Pen" Safety Screw Cap (Made in England). A historical piece from the early 20th century. Main details: Material: Ebonite with wave pattern (chased). Shows the classic and beautiful brown oxidation from age. Clear engravings: Cap ("SWAN No 2."), body and base ("32 MED"). Nib: Original in gold (N.Y. stamp). Extras: Includes a classic removable clip (clip-on/clip-off) from the era. Measurements: 13.7 cm x 1 cm. Condition: Magnificent for its age. No cracks (see photos). Write to me.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
No 2
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Period
First half 20th century
Material
Ebonita
Manufacturer/brand
Swan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
13.7 cm
Nib size
M - Medium
SpainVerified
4678
Objects sold
98.75%
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