Rare Vintage Gold & Pearl G Riddle London Dip Fountain Pen - Strange Mechanism
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:2787008 | Material: Gold |
Vintage: Yes | Type: Pens |
Brand: Mosley | Sub-Type: Fountain Pens |
Ink/ Lead Colour: Silver |
This is one of a number of really rare and unusual pens that Iwill listing over the next few weeks. Even if its just for interest sake pleasedo take a look at some of my other listings. Make & model Early G Riddle London dip fountain pen with really interesting most likely pre Bramah clip mechanism.
The mechanism has a slider loop that in turn locks the nib in ...place by pushing pressure between the two bars. Country of manufacture Made in England Patterning & trim Stunning Pearl barrel with solid gold but unmarked collar and tip. It has a lovely cut Citrine stone in the top Filling Mechanism Dip Pen – Interesting early locking mechanism (see photos) Serviced / Working
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Barrel
Pearl barrel in good overall condition with no cracks or splits but has a few marks from usage. The top is solid gold with a nice cut Citrine stone inset.
The collar or nib holder is solid gold but is unmarked. It is in good overall condition and has a nice patina. It is a rather scarce early most likely pre Bramah clip version.
The collar is marked: G RIDDLE LONDON
The gold nib holder has an interesting locking mechanism that holds the nib tightly in place. Cap
None - this is a dip pen Trim / Clip / Lever Etc Solid gold but unmarked Nib Condition None Nib Size See photos Faults / Blemishes / Overall Condition This is a rather rare early dip pen made by G Riddle London (Famous stationers who partnered with Sampson Mordan).
It has an interesting locking mechanism that looks rather early. It is in good overall condition and a must have for any collection.
Pleasesee all photos for more detail.
All in all this is a lovely pen that will surely make an excellentaddition to your collection. Please be sure to see all photos for more detail.Please do take a look at some of my otheritems or add me to your favouriteslist. I am always selling some interesting pens and happyto offer combined shipping.
General information
Please ask if you need any more photos or have any questions as I amnot a pen expert and may have missed something.
Please ensure to take a look at all the photos as they do form a part of theoverall description of the auction. If you are not entirely happy with yourpurchase or feel that the item was not as described in the listing I offer afull refund. We will endeavour to dispatch your times within 48 hours of thepayment clearing. If you have any special postage instructions please let usknow.
Please bid with confidence and be sure to look at my otherlistings as I am always listing some excellent vintage fountain pens.