Aurora - Aurora International/Aurora 88p - Fountain pen
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Italy-origin vintage Aurora fountain pen lot of 3, including two Aurora 88P pens by Marcello Nizzoli and one Aurora International Slim, with gold-plated caps, black resin bodies and 14k nibs (M and F), 10 mm diameter, 135 mm length, unused and in working order with original boxes and warranty certificates.
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Rare Collection of 3 Vintage Aurora Fountain Pens (2x Aurora 88P + Aurora International) – With Original Period Boxes and Guarantees
Prestigious and exclusive collection composed of 3 vintage fountain pens from the renowned Italian manufacturer Aurora, dating from the late 1950s and 1960s.
The lot includes two iconic Aurora 88P pens designed by Marcello Nizzoli and a stylish Aurora International, all kept in their original hard cases from the era with guarantee documents and original instructions from the period. Never used, never inked. Mechanisms perfectly functional
AURORA 88P - Gold-plated cap 18kt ZR
Producer: Aurora (Made in Italy)
Model: 88P (Marcello Nizzoli Design)
Serial Number: 3167311 (matching the warranty certificate)
Cap: Gold-plated cap in 18 kt alloy on special ZR metal with ribbed finish
Body: Premium black resin with transparent window to check ink level
Nib: 14kt gold nib - Broad (M)
Filling system: Integrated piston (Piston Filler)
Included accessories: Original box, numbered warranty certificate, and description tag of the 18kt ZR plating
AURORA 88P - Satin/Nickel-Chrome Cap
Producer: Aurora (Made in Italy)
Model: 88P (Marcello Nizzoli Design)
Serial Number: 3011629 (matching the warranty certificate)
Cap: Satin metallic nickel-chrome cap
Body: Premium black resin with transparent window for ink check
Nib: 14kt gold nib - Fine (F)
Filling system: Integrated piston (Piston Filler)
Included accessories: Original box and signed warranty certificate for testing
AURORA INTERNATIONAL - Gold-plated Slim
Producer: Aurora (Made in Italy)
Model: International (Slim Vintage Series)
Finish: Gold-plated cap, sleek black body
Nib: Medium (M)
Filling system: Cartridge/Converter
Included accessories: Original rigid case and Aurora International instruction booklet
Note: Unlike the 88P series, the Aurora International model did not come from the manufacturer with a serial number engraved on the body nor shown on the attached document. The pen is therefore supplied with its original period instruction booklet, unnumbered as factory specifications for this model
CONDITION OF THE LOT:
Vintage pens preserved in excellent original aesthetic condition, with very light signs of wear consistent with age and collectible value. The barrels, caps, and visible mechanical parts are intact.
Rare Collection of 3 Vintage Aurora Fountain Pens (2x Aurora 88P + Aurora International) – With Original Period Boxes and Guarantees
Prestigious and exclusive collection composed of 3 vintage fountain pens from the renowned Italian manufacturer Aurora, dating from the late 1950s and 1960s.
The lot includes two iconic Aurora 88P pens designed by Marcello Nizzoli and a stylish Aurora International, all kept in their original hard cases from the era with guarantee documents and original instructions from the period. Never used, never inked. Mechanisms perfectly functional
AURORA 88P - Gold-plated cap 18kt ZR
Producer: Aurora (Made in Italy)
Model: 88P (Marcello Nizzoli Design)
Serial Number: 3167311 (matching the warranty certificate)
Cap: Gold-plated cap in 18 kt alloy on special ZR metal with ribbed finish
Body: Premium black resin with transparent window to check ink level
Nib: 14kt gold nib - Broad (M)
Filling system: Integrated piston (Piston Filler)
Included accessories: Original box, numbered warranty certificate, and description tag of the 18kt ZR plating
AURORA 88P - Satin/Nickel-Chrome Cap
Producer: Aurora (Made in Italy)
Model: 88P (Marcello Nizzoli Design)
Serial Number: 3011629 (matching the warranty certificate)
Cap: Satin metallic nickel-chrome cap
Body: Premium black resin with transparent window for ink check
Nib: 14kt gold nib - Fine (F)
Filling system: Integrated piston (Piston Filler)
Included accessories: Original box and signed warranty certificate for testing
AURORA INTERNATIONAL - Gold-plated Slim
Producer: Aurora (Made in Italy)
Model: International (Slim Vintage Series)
Finish: Gold-plated cap, sleek black body
Nib: Medium (M)
Filling system: Cartridge/Converter
Included accessories: Original rigid case and Aurora International instruction booklet
Note: Unlike the 88P series, the Aurora International model did not come from the manufacturer with a serial number engraved on the body nor shown on the attached document. The pen is therefore supplied with its original period instruction booklet, unnumbered as factory specifications for this model
CONDITION OF THE LOT:
Vintage pens preserved in excellent original aesthetic condition, with very light signs of wear consistent with age and collectible value. The barrels, caps, and visible mechanical parts are intact.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Model/type
Aurora International/Aurora 88p
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Second half 20th century
Material
Gold plated
Manufacturer/brand
Aurora
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Diameter
10 mm
Length
135 mm
Nib size
F - Fine
Serial number
3167311/3011629
