ANTIQUE MABIE TODD THE SWAN PEN FOUNTAIN PEN - EYEDROPPER - CHATELAINE - C1900
Item History & Price
CONDITION
SUPERB
-----------------------------------------------------------------------The Mabie todd Co was started in New York around 1843 and became one of the leading giants in the production of high quality pens.By 1884 an office had been opened in Cheapside . London.Initially importing from the U.S.A. Full production began in 1907 , although the nibs were still imported from the U.S.A..In 1915 the company was sold to Mabie Todd & Co Ltd.England , after which the company became one of the leading British pen manufacturers , producing a wide range of quality and often exceptionally beautiful fountain pens.Finally having succumbed to market forces the company closed in the 50's and today Mabie Todd pens are highly regarded by both collectors and everyday users.----------------------------------------------------------------THE FOUNTAIN PEN. This lovely, EARLY pen is in SUPERB condition.
NO PERSONALISINGS - VACANT BARREL CARTOUCHE
No cracks, scratches or other damage.
Very minor age / use wear
THE OVERLAY SECTIONS ARE GOLD, BUT NOT MARKED AS SUCH. NO TARNISH WHATSOEVER
LOCK DOWN CAP - Slot in the bottom cap band aligned with a pin on the section. When fitted together the bottom cap band twists to lock the cap in place - Fully working.
SUPERB COLOURATION AND GOOD CHASING
GOOD IMPRINTSTHE BARREL. BLACK CHASED HARD RUBBER ( VULCANITE )
INSCRIBED: On the body of the pen THE SWAN PENMABIE TODD & Co. NEW YORK.
With the SWAN MOTIF of the period inscribed TRADE MARK
INSCRIBED: On the SECTION - At screw in to barrel SWAN M.T. B Section unscrews for access to the barrel - Eyedropper fillingFLORAL GOLD ORNATE BARREL END OVERLAY THE CAP.BLACK HARD RUBBER ( VULCANITE )LOCK DOWN SYSTEM ( See notes above )FLORAL, GOLD ORNATE CAP TOP OVERLAY WITH GOLD CHATELAINE CHAIN AND RING THE NIBOVER / UNDER FEEDThe open , ORIGINAL MABIE TODD NEW YORK -14 K gold nib is in SUPERB condition , and is a BROAD OBLIQUE, VARIABLE LINE writer.NIB INSCRIBED: MABIETODD&CoNEW YORKORIGINAL OVER / UNDER FEEDINNER SILVER WIRE FEEDTHE FILLING SYSTEM. EYEDROPPER FILL PERFECT SECTION BARREL THREADS - SECURE SEAL---------------------------------------------------------------A RARE PEN - Now well over 100 years old SIZES - PEN 5 1/4 inches long with the cap on.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOULD MAKE A PERFECT GIFT OR INVESTMENT
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