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A Swan (Mabie Todd) Leverless fountain pen in dark green celluloid with gold-plated fittings and a 14-carat gold, medium nib, measuring 12.9 cm long.
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A0000006838
Article: SWAN (MABIE TODD) Leverless Fountain Pen, dark green celluloid with gold trim, ball clip engraved "Swan" and 14 ct gold nib.
Length: 12.9 cm.
Diameter: 1 cm.
Nib: M.
Period: 1940s-1950s.
Materials: Body and cap in dark green celluloid, black ebonite section with the inscription "SWAN", fine ring on the cap, knurled ring at the mouth of the body and ball clip engraved with the swan, all in gold metal; 14-karat gold nib marked "Swan... England". Reverse-load by turning the end of the body (Leverless system, no side lever).
Condition: Good condition for a used piece. The celluloid retains a very vibrant sheen, with no cracks or visible deformations; the gold trim shows light wear from use on the clip and rings, and on the cap, under the end of the clip, there is a small hole. The nib appears intact and well aligned, with the tines even. The mechanism’s operation has not been tested.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box, case or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
A0000006838
Article: SWAN (MABIE TODD) Leverless Fountain Pen, dark green celluloid with gold trim, ball clip engraved "Swan" and 14 ct gold nib.
Length: 12.9 cm.
Diameter: 1 cm.
Nib: M.
Period: 1940s-1950s.
Materials: Body and cap in dark green celluloid, black ebonite section with the inscription "SWAN", fine ring on the cap, knurled ring at the mouth of the body and ball clip engraved with the swan, all in gold metal; 14-karat gold nib marked "Swan... England". Reverse-load by turning the end of the body (Leverless system, no side lever).
Condition: Good condition for a used piece. The celluloid retains a very vibrant sheen, with no cracks or visible deformations; the gold trim shows light wear from use on the clip and rings, and on the cap, under the end of the clip, there is a small hole. The nib appears intact and well aligned, with the tines even. The mechanism’s operation has not been tested.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box, case or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Leverless
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Period
1900-1949
Material
Celluloid, Gold-plated
Manufacturer/brand
Swan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
12.9 cm
Nib size
M - Medium
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