Vintage MABIE TODD SWAN Self - Filler Blue Snake - Skin Lizard 2 - Jewel Fountain Pen
Item History & Price
VINTAGE MABIE TODD SWAN FOUNTAIN PEN
~ Self-Filler SM205/83 ~
~ Stunning RARE Blue Snake-skin Marble ~
~ Double Jewel / Twin-Tassie ~
~ Gold Trim ~ Self-filler ~ a Semi-Flexible Swan #2 14ct Solid Gold Nib ~ Circa 1950s ~
~ New Ink Sac Fitted ~ Serviced ~ Nice Overall Condition ~
SUMMARYModel:Mabie Todd Swan Self-filler SM205/83 - EnglandColour:Blue snake-skin marble Overall Length:4-7/8 InchesDate Manufactured:Circa 1950sFiller Type:Self-fillerRestor...ation:The pen has been conservatively serviced, polished and tested for full functionality. Stunning highly collectible rare blue snakeskin marble pattern. The pen is superb detailed, with "SWAN" is also embossed on the feed and section, and also a "SWAN" logo embossed on top of cap. The pen is fitted with a semi-flexible Swan 14ct solid gold nib, writing smooth fine to medium line. Some wears due to age.
THE CAPMaterial:Blue snake-skin marble plasticsTrim Pattern:Gold trim single gold capband; PolishedPocket Clip:Gold pocket clip with 'SWAN' logo embossed; it is polished THE NIBMaterial:14ct Solid GoldGrade:FineFlexibility:Semi-flexibleImprint:Reads 'SWAN 2 14CT MABIE TODD & CO LTD MADE IN ENGLAND'Condition:Iridium tip intact writing smooth line THE BARRELImprint:Nice & crisp imprint; Reads '"SWAN" SELF-FILLER MABIE, TODD & CO LTD. MADE IN ENGLAND' with the 'SWAN' trademarkEnd Jewel:Black end jewel, with model number embossed 'SM205/83'
STORY Mabie & Todd Co Ltd was started circa 1845, when Henry Todd and John Mabie combined their business for the manufacture of pen holders, pencil cases and the other related products. Around 1878, the company began its production of fountain pens. The 'Swan' pen trademark is first adopted in 1884. In 1909 production of pens is begun in England and the tradmark 'Swan, the pen of the British Empire' comes into use. Eventually, 'Swan' became another word for 'pen' in the popular lexicon. Around 1923, the firm began production of its line of 'Eternal' pens, featured the lever fillers. These were very solid and well made pens, with several attractive colours available. Till now, Swan fountain pens are highly sought after by collectors around the world.
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