European Pens - Pg 1
HIGHLY COLLECTABLE MODEL !!!
Pens E247 - Montblanc 144 - $1400
Striated Green Celluloid, Gold Trim, Germany, 1950s
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Extra Fine, Rigid Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $1,400
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Montblanc Masterpiece in 144 in striated green celluloid and gold trim, a highly collectable vintage Montblanc pen. Most non black colors in vintage Montblanc pens are more desirable, rarer, and more valuable than the black counterparts. The striated green pens came in three different sizes: The 142 (the smallest), the 144 (medium version) and the 146 (largest version). The 149 (oversized version) was only made in black. Fitted with a 14C gold Montblanc 4810 nib that writes an extra fine line. Professionally adjusted nib and an ultra smooth writer. The striated green celluloid looks awesome. Very even colors in between the cap and barrel with no discoloration. Correct "slope" feed for this model, making it more desirable and more valuable. The snow cone has its typical ebonized color, making it more desirable and more valuable. It is not in the plain white as in a less valuable modern sample. The gold trim is in fantastic condition. The piston know is marked with the model "144" and with "EF" for its extra fine nib. This is a highly collectable vintage Montblanc pen in striated green celluloid. Piston filler, serviced and with new cork seals. Made in Germany in the 1950s.
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Extra Fine, Rigid Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $1,400
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Montblanc Masterpiece in 144 in striated green celluloid and gold trim, a highly collectable vintage Montblanc pen. Most non black colors in vintage Montblanc pens are more desirable, rarer, and more valuable than the black counterparts. The striated green pens came in three different sizes: The 142 (the smallest), the 144 (medium version) and the 146 (largest version). The 149 (oversized version) was only made in black. Fitted with a 14C gold Montblanc 4810 nib that writes an extra fine line. Professionally adjusted nib and an ultra smooth writer. The striated green celluloid looks awesome. Very even colors in between the cap and barrel with no discoloration. Correct "slope" feed for this model, making it more desirable and more valuable. The snow cone has its typical ebonized color, making it more desirable and more valuable. It is not in the plain white as in a less valuable modern sample. The gold trim is in fantastic condition. The piston know is marked with the model "144" and with "EF" for its extra fine nib. This is a highly collectable vintage Montblanc pen in striated green celluloid. Piston filler, serviced and with new cork seals. Made in Germany in the 1950s.
NEAR MINT !!!
Pen E252 - Aurora RA3 Safety Pen - $1,200
Black Hard Rubber with Gold Ornate Overlay, Italy, 1930s
Superflex F-BB, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/2”
PRICE: $1,200
COMMENTS: Aurora RA3 Safety Pen in black hard rubber with a 18k gold ornate overlay. Amazing chasing pattern in the overlay, which is the focal point of this pen. Fitted with its correct 14k Aurora #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed. Very little wear marks on the black rubber knob at the end of the barrel. Otherwise, this pen would be graded as in mint condition. The gold overlay is in perfect condition. Great imprints on the cap and barrel. Safety filler. Serviced and it has new corks. Made in Torino, Italy in the 1930s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/2”
PRICE: $1,200
COMMENTS: Aurora RA3 Safety Pen in black hard rubber with a 18k gold ornate overlay. Amazing chasing pattern in the overlay, which is the focal point of this pen. Fitted with its correct 14k Aurora #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed. Very little wear marks on the black rubber knob at the end of the barrel. Otherwise, this pen would be graded as in mint condition. The gold overlay is in perfect condition. Great imprints on the cap and barrel. Safety filler. Serviced and it has new corks. Made in Torino, Italy in the 1930s.
Pen E221 – "Spot" Fountain Pen - $470
Red Mottled Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, England, c.1930
Medium Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: None Length: 5 7/16”
PRICE: $470
COMMENTS: "Spot" fountain pen in Red Mottled hard rubber and nickel trim. Cream colored "Spot" plug above the clip, making it the focal point of this pen and the reason for its brand name. The Spot Pen Company was an English pen manufacturer. It started as the Mentmore Manufacturing Company, also from England, and it re-incarnated to the Platignum Pen Company in the 1950s. Fitted with its correct 14ct Spot medium flex nib that writes a fine (border line with a medium) to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth nib that glides on paper, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Very rounded iridium tipping, making it ideal to an over writer, to someone new to flex writing or to someone who writes extremely fast most of the time. Awesome woodgrain exterior colors and in magnificent condition. Perfect imprints on the barrel and nib. Unlike most Spot pens in the marketplace, this one is 100% complete and with all original parts, including its cream colored Spot plug above the clip. If it were not for some brassing on its clip, this would be an ultra clean pen and graded as in near mint condition. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in England circa 1930.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: None Length: 5 7/16”
PRICE: $470
COMMENTS: "Spot" fountain pen in Red Mottled hard rubber and nickel trim. Cream colored "Spot" plug above the clip, making it the focal point of this pen and the reason for its brand name. The Spot Pen Company was an English pen manufacturer. It started as the Mentmore Manufacturing Company, also from England, and it re-incarnated to the Platignum Pen Company in the 1950s. Fitted with its correct 14ct Spot medium flex nib that writes a fine (border line with a medium) to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth nib that glides on paper, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Very rounded iridium tipping, making it ideal to an over writer, to someone new to flex writing or to someone who writes extremely fast most of the time. Awesome woodgrain exterior colors and in magnificent condition. Perfect imprints on the barrel and nib. Unlike most Spot pens in the marketplace, this one is 100% complete and with all original parts, including its cream colored Spot plug above the clip. If it were not for some brassing on its clip, this would be an ultra clean pen and graded as in near mint condition. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in England circa 1930.
Pen A234 – Mabie Todd Swan - $120
Black, Gold Trim, England, 1930s
Medium Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Good Metal: Very Good Color: Good
Nib condition: Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen in black with gold trim. Full sized pen. Fitted with a gold plated Warranted medium flex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Relatively smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen is fully operational, but it shows signs of wear and use (priced accordingly). Clip is slightly sprung. Lever filler. Serviced. Made in England in the 1940s.
Nib condition: Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen in black with gold trim. Full sized pen. Fitted with a gold plated Warranted medium flex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Relatively smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen is fully operational, but it shows signs of wear and use (priced accordingly). Clip is slightly sprung. Lever filler. Serviced. Made in England in the 1940s.
User Grade Pen
Pen E237 - Conway Stewart 75 Pen Set - $200
Red Mottled Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, England, c.1930
Medium Flex BB Stub Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: User Grade Pen Metal: Very Good Color: Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: User Grade Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $200
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart 75 fountain pen set in black resin and gold trim. Set is comprised of the fountain pen and its matching mechanical pencil. Fitted with a 14ct Conway Stewart medium flex BB Stub nib. This is not a very common nib in this pens. It is also a factory original nib, not a modified or customized nib. When not flexed, this nib produces double broad lines in the down strokes and fine lines in the side strokes. When flexed, it produces triple broad lines in the down strokes and fine lines in the side strokes. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed. Most of the value in this offering is associated with the nib. The fountain pen is marked as a user grade to the following flaws: Significant tarnish and some plating loss in the clip and lever. The clip is a little sprung. Despite the fact the cap is staying on the barrel, their threads are not catching anymore. Exterior of the pen shows scratches and signs of wear. Good barrel imprints. Fully serviced and fully operational pen. Lever filler. New sac. Mechanical pencil uses the twist mechanism, it is fully operational and in great condition. Made in England in the 1950s
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: User Grade Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $200
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart 75 fountain pen set in black resin and gold trim. Set is comprised of the fountain pen and its matching mechanical pencil. Fitted with a 14ct Conway Stewart medium flex BB Stub nib. This is not a very common nib in this pens. It is also a factory original nib, not a modified or customized nib. When not flexed, this nib produces double broad lines in the down strokes and fine lines in the side strokes. When flexed, it produces triple broad lines in the down strokes and fine lines in the side strokes. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed. Most of the value in this offering is associated with the nib. The fountain pen is marked as a user grade to the following flaws: Significant tarnish and some plating loss in the clip and lever. The clip is a little sprung. Despite the fact the cap is staying on the barrel, their threads are not catching anymore. Exterior of the pen shows scratches and signs of wear. Good barrel imprints. Fully serviced and fully operational pen. Lever filler. New sac. Mechanical pencil uses the twist mechanism, it is fully operational and in great condition. Made in England in the 1950s
Pen E249 – Conway Stewart 85L - $120
Black, Nickel Trim, England, 1950s
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart 85L fountain pen in black and nickel trim. Nickel jewel on the cap. Slim band on the cap. Full sized pen. Fitted with its factory original and correct 14k Conway Stewart nib that writes a fine line (border line with a medium line). The nib has a lit of bit of springiness which makes it very pleasurable to write with, but not enough to be considered a flexible nib. As such, I do not recommed to be pushing this nib like if it were a flexible nib as it can easily overspring. Very smooth writing nib. Great black color on the barrel and cap. Great barrel imprints. Lever box is gold-filled while the rest of the trim is nickel-filled. Nickel trim has some light tarnish and discoloration. Lever filler mechanism. Made in England in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart 85L fountain pen in black and nickel trim. Nickel jewel on the cap. Slim band on the cap. Full sized pen. Fitted with its factory original and correct 14k Conway Stewart nib that writes a fine line (border line with a medium line). The nib has a lit of bit of springiness which makes it very pleasurable to write with, but not enough to be considered a flexible nib. As such, I do not recommed to be pushing this nib like if it were a flexible nib as it can easily overspring. Very smooth writing nib. Great black color on the barrel and cap. Great barrel imprints. Lever box is gold-filled while the rest of the trim is nickel-filled. Nickel trim has some light tarnish and discoloration. Lever filler mechanism. Made in England in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Pen E250 – Conway Stewart 15 - $295
Smooth Black Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, England, 1930s
Superflex F-BB, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: (n/a)
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/8”
PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart 15 fountain pen in black with gold trim. Slim gold band on the cap. Black plastic jewel on the cap. Fitted with a 14ct. Conway Stewart superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Most vintage Conway Stewart nibs are either firm or have very modest flexibility. Finding one with this much flexibility is rather uncommon. Professionaly adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Moderate barrel imprints. The black rubber has some discoloration. Gold plating loss in the clip and cap's gold band. Nib has what appear to be plier marks towards the iridium tipping. The black plastic jewel has some scratches and marks. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen in a very desirable model/size for vintage Conway Stewart pens. Lever filler mechanism. Made in England in the 1930s and early 1940s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: (n/a)
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/8”
PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: Conway Stewart 15 fountain pen in black with gold trim. Slim gold band on the cap. Black plastic jewel on the cap. Fitted with a 14ct. Conway Stewart superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Most vintage Conway Stewart nibs are either firm or have very modest flexibility. Finding one with this much flexibility is rather uncommon. Professionaly adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Moderate barrel imprints. The black rubber has some discoloration. Gold plating loss in the clip and cap's gold band. Nib has what appear to be plier marks towards the iridium tipping. The black plastic jewel has some scratches and marks. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen in a very desirable model/size for vintage Conway Stewart pens. Lever filler mechanism. Made in England in the 1930s and early 1940s.
HARD TO FIND COLOR !!!
Pen E238 – Pelikan Souveran M805 - $550
Solid Blue, Silver Trim, Germany, 2003
Broad Nib
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Broad Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: $550
COMMENTS: Pelikan Souveran M805 fountain pen in solid blue color and silver trim. The solid blue color Souveran pens were only manufactured in year 2003. The M405 and M605 are more commonly found, but the M805 is very hard to find. Oversized pen with lots of heft. Fitted with a 18k dual tone Pelikan Broad nib. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and with very rounded tipping profile. A wonderful writing nib. This pen has seen very little use in its short life. Absolutely gorgeous blue exterior color. Translucid area in the barrel, allowing to see the ink levels inside the pen. Pelikan pens are some of the highest quality modern pens in the market place, but they are worth every penny. Piston pen. Fully serviced. Made in Germany in 2003. Full retail price of a Pelikan M805 is $760 at the moment. Get yours gently used and in a marvelous and discontinued color for just $550!
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Broad Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: $550
COMMENTS: Pelikan Souveran M805 fountain pen in solid blue color and silver trim. The solid blue color Souveran pens were only manufactured in year 2003. The M405 and M605 are more commonly found, but the M805 is very hard to find. Oversized pen with lots of heft. Fitted with a 18k dual tone Pelikan Broad nib. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and with very rounded tipping profile. A wonderful writing nib. This pen has seen very little use in its short life. Absolutely gorgeous blue exterior color. Translucid area in the barrel, allowing to see the ink levels inside the pen. Pelikan pens are some of the highest quality modern pens in the market place, but they are worth every penny. Piston pen. Fully serviced. Made in Germany in 2003. Full retail price of a Pelikan M805 is $760 at the moment. Get yours gently used and in a marvelous and discontinued color for just $550!
ULTRA RARE COLOR!!!
NEAR MINT PEN!!!
Pen E251 – Pelikan 400 - SOLD
GREY Striped, Gold Trim, White Chick Imprint, Germany, mid 1950s
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For your reference:
Left: Striated Green - Middle: Striated Grey - Right: Tortoise
Left: Striated Green - Middle: Striated Grey - Right: Tortoise
Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: Extra Fine Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: This is a very rare and very early version of the Pelikan 400 fountain pen with a striated grey barrel and black cap. Gold trim. Very uncommon stirated greay celluloid and white Pelikan chick logo on the black plug at the end of the cap, making this a rare and more valuable pen. Translucid barrel with maximum clarity. The Pelikan 400 model pens from the 1950s must not be confused with the Pelikan Souveran M400 that came into production in the 1980s even thought they look very similar. Fitted with a 14ct. Pelikan Extra Fine nib. The only minor flaw I can see in this pen is there is a little bit of white paint missing in the white chick on the cap. Hence the reason it is marked as in "near mint" conditon. It shows very little use in its lifetime. Perfect exterior colors, no brassing or deep scratches, perfect factory imprint on the cap's gold band. Piston filler. Fully operational. Made in Germany from the late 1950s to the early 1960s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: Maximum
Nib Type: Extra Fine Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: This is a very rare and very early version of the Pelikan 400 fountain pen with a striated grey barrel and black cap. Gold trim. Very uncommon stirated greay celluloid and white Pelikan chick logo on the black plug at the end of the cap, making this a rare and more valuable pen. Translucid barrel with maximum clarity. The Pelikan 400 model pens from the 1950s must not be confused with the Pelikan Souveran M400 that came into production in the 1980s even thought they look very similar. Fitted with a 14ct. Pelikan Extra Fine nib. The only minor flaw I can see in this pen is there is a little bit of white paint missing in the white chick on the cap. Hence the reason it is marked as in "near mint" conditon. It shows very little use in its lifetime. Perfect exterior colors, no brassing or deep scratches, perfect factory imprint on the cap's gold band. Piston filler. Fully operational. Made in Germany from the late 1950s to the early 1960s.
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