Aurora - Optima - Fountain pen

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Letizia Iacopini
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Selected by Letizia Iacopini

Specialises in vintage and modern Italian fountain pens with over 20 years' experience.

Estimate  € 400 - € 450
MT
€225
RO
€205
PT
€195

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This mid-20th-century Aurora Optima fountain pen is made of marbled ultramarine acrylic resin with chrome-plated finishes and an original ebonite feed, and has a 14-carat rhodium-plated solid-gold nib and Aurora’s Riserva Magica piston-filling system.

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Description from the seller

Aurora Optima in auraloid (acrylic resin) ultramarine blue marbled. Iconic pen produced by Aurora with piston filling. Magic Reserve - Aurora patent. Chrome-plated finishes. Original feed in ebonite. Nib in solid 14k gold, rhodium plated. Ready to write.

Aurora Optima in auraloid (acrylic resin) ultramarine blue marbled. Iconic pen produced by Aurora with piston filling. Magic Reserve - Aurora patent. Chrome-plated finishes. Original feed in ebonite. Nib in solid 14k gold, rhodium plated. Ready to write.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Optima
Country of origin
Italy
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Chrome-plated metal, Resin/Polyester
Manufacturer/brand
Aurora
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
14 mm
Length
12.7 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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Objects sold
Private

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