Vintage MABIE TODD SWAN VISOFIL Art - Deco Fountain Pen Rare Transparent - Fil BOXED
Item History & Price
VINTAGE MABIE TODD SWAN FOUNTAIN PEN
~ Rare VISOFIL Pen ~
~ Comes with Original "Visofil" Paper Gift-Box ~
~ Deluxe Art-Deco Gold Capband ~
~ Royal Black with Gold Trim ~
~ Visofil-Filling System with Transparent Filling Tube ~
~ a Semi-Flexi Swan "C" Calligraph 14ct Solid Gold Nib with RARE "SWAN" Logo ~ Circa 1950s ~
~ New Ink Sac Fitted ~ Serviced ~ Nice Overall Condition ~
SUMMARYModel:Mabie Todd Swan Visofil Deluxe - EnglandColour:Royal blackOve...rall Length:4-3/16 InchesDate Manufactured:Circa 1950sFiller Type:VisofilRestoration:The pen has been conservatively serviced, polished and tested for full functionality. Stunning highly collectible. The pen comes with a 'SWAN VISOFIL' paper gift box. The model is rare to find. The pen is fitted with a nice medium semi-flexible Swan "C" Calligraph 14ct solid gold nib, writing smooth line. A "SWAN" logo is embossed on the nib also, which is pretty rare and nice. Some wears due to age.
THE CAPMaterial:Black plasticsTrim Pattern:Gold trim deluxe art-deco gold capband; PolishedPocket Clip:Clipless pen THE NIBMaterial:14ct Solid GoldGrade:MediumFlexibility:Semi-flexibleImprint:Reads '"SWAN" C 14C-585 H ENGLAND'Condition:Iridium tip intact writing smooth line THE BARRELImprint:Nice & crisp imprint; Reads '"SWAN" VISOFIL PEN PATENT APPLIED FOR MABIE, TODD & CO LTD. MADE IN ENGLAND' with the 'SWAN' trademarkEnd Jewel:Filling cap for the visofil filling system
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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