Mabie Todd - Swallow - No reserve price - Fountain pen

Article: MABIE TODD & CO. SWALLOW FOUNTAIN PEN, black ebonite (hard rubber) carved with a chased barley pattern, body without clip and gold nib.
Length: 8.5 cm (closed).
Diameter: 0.85 cm.
Nib: M.
Period: 1920s (patent date “Pat. May 21-18” engraved on the body).
Materials: Black ebonite (hard rubber) with a chased barley pattern on the cap and body, inscription “SWALLOW · MABIE TODD & CO. PAT. MAY 21-18” on the body, and a yellow gold nib stamped Mabie Todd & Co.
Condition: Good condition for its age, with the patina typical of a century-old ebonite: the black has lost its shine in some areas and slightly flecks, the barley pattern is smoothed by use in the grip areas and fine signs of use are visible. The cap shows a small lateral hole and the pen is delivered without a clip. The nib retains traces of old ink and, in the close-up photo, the tips do not appear perfectly aligned. The loading system has not been tested, so it is sold as a collectible piece to be inspected.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers are visible in the photos.

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