Aurora - 88 - Fountain pen
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Aurora 88 fountain pen with a black high‑gloss resin body, gold‑plated cap and clip with vertical guilloché lines, 14k gold nib, and piston filling, supplied in the original Italy‑made Aurora box; in very good condition, 13.7 cm long and 1.4 cm in diameter, modern re‑edition from the 1990s–2000s.
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AURORA 88 fountain pen, black lacquered resin body with a gold-plated cap featuring vertical guilloché striations, teardrop clip, ring engraved "AURORA" and 14-karat (585) gold nib.
Reference / Edition: Aurora 88 (classic model, modern reissue)
Length: approximately 13.7 cm closed
Diameter: approximately 1.4 cm (measurement not indicated in the note; estimated from the photos)
Period: modern reissue, around the 1990s – 2000s (the original Marcello Nizzoli design is from the 1950s)
Materials: high-gloss black resin on the body, cap, and clip end in gold-plated metal with vertical guilloché engraving, gold rings at the grip section and at the end of the barrel, 14 k gold nib engraved with scrollwork and the AURORA signature, black ebonite feed. Built-in piston filling system.
Condition: very good overall; the black resin retains its original shine with no cracks or notable marks, the gold cap maintains intact plating with uniform shine and only minimal signs of use visible in the guilloché; the 14 k nib appears straight, aligned, and undamaged, and the gold ring at the end of the barrel shows very slight localized wear of the plating. A piece with very little use, very well cared for.
Accessories: comes with the original Aurora "made in Italy" case in black synthetic leather with a light silk and pale velvet interior; papers, certificate, or warranty card are not visible in the photos (not a full set).
AURORA 88 fountain pen, black lacquered resin body with a gold-plated cap featuring vertical guilloché striations, teardrop clip, ring engraved "AURORA" and 14-karat (585) gold nib.
Reference / Edition: Aurora 88 (classic model, modern reissue)
Length: approximately 13.7 cm closed
Diameter: approximately 1.4 cm (measurement not indicated in the note; estimated from the photos)
Period: modern reissue, around the 1990s – 2000s (the original Marcello Nizzoli design is from the 1950s)
Materials: high-gloss black resin on the body, cap, and clip end in gold-plated metal with vertical guilloché engraving, gold rings at the grip section and at the end of the barrel, 14 k gold nib engraved with scrollwork and the AURORA signature, black ebonite feed. Built-in piston filling system.
Condition: very good overall; the black resin retains its original shine with no cracks or notable marks, the gold cap maintains intact plating with uniform shine and only minimal signs of use visible in the guilloché; the 14 k nib appears straight, aligned, and undamaged, and the gold ring at the end of the barrel shows very slight localized wear of the plating. A piece with very little use, very well cared for.
Accessories: comes with the original Aurora "made in Italy" case in black synthetic leather with a light silk and pale velvet interior; papers, certificate, or warranty card are not visible in the photos (not a full set).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
88
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Gold plated, Precious resin
Manufacturer/brand
Aurora
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.4 cm
Length
13.7 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
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