Catalog 79 (June 2016)

1929 Aurora Duplex Medium LF in Marbled Blue (Lapis). The first Aurora celluloid pen. Made in two sizes: large with a #5 nib and medium with a # 2 ½ nib. An incredibly rare pen – with a bonus: a fine, triple-flexible nib! See the Aurora below for more historical information. Perhaps a shade of darkening here and there, otherwise near mint+.

1930 Aurora Duplex Large lever-fill in Jade with Black ends. The "Duplex" was Aurora’s first celluloid pen. A “Duofold” look-a-like, made in the very early years of Aurora, when their design was highly influenced by US pens. In 1927 Aurora introduced the “Duplex” in Red Hard Rubber with black ends. In 1929 the celluloid Duplex was introduced in five versions and five colors. This is one of the rarer models, with its repousse clip having a floral filigree design and three cap bands. Medium, flexible nib. Slightest tinge of ambering, otherwise near mint+.

1920 Conklin #3 Crescent-fill in gold-filled "Hand Engraved Vine." One of the most beautiful and sought after Conklin patterns, and one of their few models with the barrel end metal covered. The locking ring in higher-relief engraving. Matching gold-filled lock-ring. Medium/fine, extra-flexible nib. The smallest mar to the cap indicia, otherwise near mint. Incredibly beautiful!

1918 Conklin #3 Crescent-fill in gold-filled “Art Nouveau” Pattern. Quite rare and with great eye appeal. And the bonus is its fine, triple-flexible nib! Near mint.

1912 Montblanc Sub-brand #2 Safety eyedropper-fill in Red Mottled Hard Rubber. Pictured in BHR in Collectible Stars Vol. I, p. 80. Only barrel identification is “2F” on the turning knob and the “M in Circle” logo on the nib (broad, oblique, flexible – shaped like left foot). Cap-top set off with a white casein band (one split in band from shrinkage). RMHR Montblancs are extremely rare! Near mint.

1938 Montblanc K124 Meisterstuck BF in Ivory & Pearl. One of the rarest Montblancs, sought after by all serious collectors. Two-toned fine nib. GFT. Near mint.

1955 Montblanc 149 PIF in Celluloid. Early production, while Montblanc pens were still being hand made by master machinists (prior to the introduction of injection molded ‘Precious Resin’). Outer two cap bands are sterling silver, otherwise GFT. Visualated barrel window with vertical lines (some wear). Three-tone 14C nib with a tad of flex. A few minor scratches and dings to the barrel lacquer and brassing to the band at the barrel turning knob. Excellent+.

1938 Omas Lucens Medium plunger-fill in Red Pearl Marble. GFT. Rollerball clip. Fine, extra-flexible nib. A little wear to the barrel imprint (fully readable), otherwise near mint.

1946 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill set in Black with 14K “Fish Scale” (Barley) caps, and 14K clips and pencil nozzle. Very rare, and very beautiful! Medium nib. Just the tiniest wear to the barrel imprint below the clutch band (easily and fully readable), otherwise near mint+ in original box. Photo of set in box.

1946 Parker Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1909 Parker “Red Giant” eyedropper-fill in Cardinal Hard Rubber. Certainly one of the rarest Parker’s around, and far, far rarer than the “Black Giant,” whose cap was brittle, but nowhere as brittle as the cap on the Red Giant. The following is from an in-house Parker newsletter, "It’s so big and startling we will guarantee a broad smile from You when You see it. It is made entirely of maroon rubber, fitted with a No. 10 pen, and the price will be $10. … We will be ready to fill orders about February 10." Very nice Parker “Lucky Curve” banner barrel imprint. Manufactured both with and without a “RED Giant” imprint on the cap. This example is without. The cap and barrel colors are not an exact match because the cap was recently made from actual Parker Pen Company vintage red hard rubber stock. The pens’ price has been adjusted accordingly. Near mint with no signs of ink. So rare you’ll probably never find another one – cap or barrel! Broad flexible italic nib.

1913 Parker 28 Jack Knife Safety BF in Black Hard Rubber. NPT. The largest size in which Parker manufactured this series. Rare as hen’s teeth due to the few made and the very high breakage rate due to the very fragile cap lip. Medium, extra-flexible nib. Nice, deep cap imprint. A tad of wear to the center of the barrel imprint and a couple of scuffs to the blind cap, otherwise near mint.

1929 Pelikan First-Year piston-fill pen, usually called a Model 100, but actually had no model number at all until 1930. Very rare! Characteristics include a straight-sided inner cap, no cap bands, Bakelite barrel, long-slender gripping section, and nib with a heart shaped vent hole (broad, italic, flexible). Very minor discoloration of the jade binde (usually found much darker), otherwise near mint. A wonderful addition to anyone’s Pelikan collection.

1910 Waterman Unusual filling mechanism. (5)12 SF “Sleeve-filler” in 14K Solid Gold “Filigree” pattern on black hard rubber. In-between the "Pump-filler" and "Coin-filler" Waterman produced the Sleeve-filler in 1910. A sleeve on the barrel slides downward to reveal a press bar used to fill the pen. A rare and wonderful example of this early Waterman filling mechanism. Barrel indicia engraved in Old-English script “TBM.” Broad, flexible, italic nib. A hint of barrel ambering and inspection under a loop reveals minor scratches here and there, otherwise near mint+

1920 Waterman Prohibition Flask! Extremely rare is an understatement! Made to look exactly like the Model 20 Safety pen (the largest pen in Waterman’s model line at the time). Allowed folks to carry booze without being suspected of breaking the law. Complete with perfect barrel imprints and G/F pocket clip. Wonderfully rare and collectible! New-old-stock. Mint.

1920 Waterman 56 LF set in Cardinal Hard Rubber, GFT. Extra-fine Manifold (stiff) nib. Wonderful color! Almost impossible to find without cracks or other damage, other than a little barrel imprint wear (fully readable) this set is near mint+.

1920 Waterman Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1927 Montblanc “Diplomat” sub-brand #4 size BF in Ivory with Black Veins (very rare). GFT. Only marking is “4M” on blind cap. Correct Montblanc “Warranted 4 14KRT” nib (broad, flexible), with the “4" inside a diamond. Some band and clip wear, otherwise near mint.

1935 Montblanc 304 Safety eyedropper-fill in Black Hard Rubber. GFT. Rare model with one rather than two cap bands. Double-broad, italic nib. A spot of wear to the barrel knurling, otherwise near mint.

1935 Montblanc 25 Masterpiece Push-knob (button) fill in Coral red (very rare). GFT. Medium, flexible, italic nib. Near mint+ (could be new-old-stock).

1936 Montblanc 234 ½ PIF in Black. Visualated barrel. GFT. Fine, extra-flexible nib. Near mint+ (could be new-old-stock).

1946 Montblanc 244 PIF in Tiger’s Eye (one of Montblanc’s most beautiful Celluloids). GFT. Medium, flexible nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1946 Montblanc 246 PIF in Black. The largest size in which this model was made. Visualated barrel. GFT. Medium/fine nib. Near mint.

1946 Montblanc 244 Button-fill in Green Marble (rare). GFT. Broad, flexible, italic nib. Has the rarer, signed, Montblanc “Teardrop” clip. New-old-stock. Mint.

1946 Montblanc 246 PIF in Green Marble. Visualated Barrel, GFT. Medium/fine, nib with a tad of flex. Near mint+

1947 Montblanc 134 Meisterstuck PIF in Black. GFT. Longer than usual visualated barrel, with pinstriping. Two-toned, medium-broad, flexible, italic nib. Near mint+.

1950 Montblanc 244 PIF in Black. Visualated barrel. GFT. Medium, oblique, italic nib (shaped like left foot). Near mint+.

1950 Montblanc 142 Masterpiece in Black Celluloid (early pre-injection molded “precious resin”). GFT. Flat “ski-slope” feed. Visualated barrel. Fine, triple-flexible nib! Perhaps a tad of wear to the barrel window pinstriping, otherwise near mint+.

1950 Montblanc 146 Masterpiece in Black Celluloid (early pre-injection molded “precious resin”). GFT. Flat “ski-slope” feed. Visualated barrel. Fine, triple-flexible nib! Perhaps a tad of wear to the barrel window pinstriping, otherwise near mint+.

1955 Montblanc 212 BF in Coral Red (rare). GFT. Medium/fine nib. Some minor use wear here and there, otherwise near mint.

1955 Montblanc 216 Button-fill in Black (much rarer than the piston-fill model). The largest size in which this model was made. Medium/fine nib. Minor signs of use here and there, otherwise near mint.

1955 Montblanc 142 Masterpiece PIF in Silver Striped (very rare). GFT. Visualated barrel. Two-tone, fine, nib with a tad of flex. Near mint+

1958 Montblanc 342 PIF in Black. Rare BLUE cap-top! Visualated barrel. GFT. “DEF” (extra-fine. manifold nib) and turning knob factory marked as such. Near mint.

1955 Montblanc 22 PIF in Black. GFT. Blue Visualated barrel window. Semi-hooded nib (medium). Near mint.

1960 Montblanc 12 PIF in Black. GFT, including the “Wavy band,” unique to this model. Visualated barrel. Semi-hooded nib (oblique broad – shaped like left foot). New-old-stock. Mint with original barrel label.

1960 Montblanc 14 PIF in Black. GFT, including the “Wavy band,” unique to this model. Visualated barrel. Semi-hooded nib (medium). New-old-stock. Mint.

1960 Montblanc 72 Meisterstuck PIF in Black with Gold-filled pinstriped cap. Visualated barrel window. Medium/broad nib. One minor flake out of the cap top edge, otherwise near mint.

1961 Montblanc 31 PIF in Black. GFT. Visualated barrel. Screw cap. Hooded nib (broad). Near mint.

1961 Montblanc 32 PIF in Black. GFT. Visualated barrel. Screw cap. Hooded nib (fine). New-old-stock. Mint with original label.

1971 Montblanc 1246 PIF in Gold-filled pinstriped. 18K nib. Visualated barrel window. Medium nib. Slightest brassing around the cap top edge, otherwise near mint.

1971 Montblanc 320 PIF in Black. GFT. Visualated barrel. Semi-hooded nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Two available: (1) Fine nib; (1) Extra-fine/fine nib.

1975 Montblanc Carrera Cartridge/converter-fill in Yellow with Black cap. Silvexa (matte stainless steel) clip with “Portholes.” Visualated barrel. Alloy, medium/fine nib. Converter included. New-old-stock. Mint.

1978 Montblanc Turbo 5235 cartridge/converter-fill fountain pen – rollerball set in Silvexa (matte stainless steel). Unique design with its “wire clip” and black trim. Rhodium-plate, medium/fine nib. Near mint+. Converter included.

1978 Montblanc Rollerball for above set. Refill included.

1978 Montblanc Slimline Noblesse Fountain Pen – Ball Pen (or Rollerball) set in Silvexa (matte stainless steel). Rhodium-plate, medium nib. Near mint+. Converter included.

1978 Montblanc Ball Pen for above set. Uses Private Reserve M300 series or Pelikan 338 refills. (I am told there are also rollerball refills available which fit perfectly, but I cannot confirm this). Refill included.

1980 Montblanc CS-Line cartridge/converter-fill in Burgundy Matte. GPT. Gold-plate, fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint with original labels.

1985 Montblanc 149 PIF in Black. Visualated barrel. GFT. Higher quality, early model with hard rubber feed, rather than the injection molded resin feed. Two-tone, medium nib. Near mint+.

1985 Montblanc 146 PIF in Black. Visualated barrel. GFT. Higher quality, early model with hard rubber feed, rather than the injection molded resin feed. Two-tone, broad nib. Near mint.

1991 Montblanc 146 PIF in Black. Visualated barrel. GFT. Two-tone, double-broad nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1929 Montblanc Model 42 Double-ended, 8-sided Pencil. Twist activated. One end is blue, the other red. Very rare!! Both sides have the MONT//\\BLANC factory imprint. Knurled center joint. Near mint.

1935 Montblanc L71 Pix button-activated repeater Pencil in Black. “Luxury” version with chased band, special clip and engraved chased metal cap top. GFT. Also imprinted “Fabbricata in Germania,” showing it was manufactured for the Spanish market. Near mint.

1949 Montblanc 172K Pix Button-activated repeater Pencil in Black. GFT. Near mint+.

1950 Montblanc 672 Pix Repeater Pencil in Green Stripe with Gold-filled cap in pinstripe panels pattern. Made for the Arab market: the top of the repeater button is solid black (no star). Very rare! Near mint.

1955 Montblanc Model 82 Ball Pen in G/F. Rare model! A lever in the clip activates the mechanism. Alternating pinstriped and plain panels. A handful of pin point dings on the cap (noticeable with a loop), otherwise near mint.

1959 Montblanc 28 Clip-activated Ball Pen in Black. GFT. Near mint.

1971 Montblanc 254 Repeater Pencil in Black Matte with gold-plate Matte cap (rare). Near mint.

1971 Montblanc 106 Pixomat 4-Color Gravity Round Ball Pen in Stainless Steel. Red, Green, Black & Blue refills (all included). Cap-activated. New-old-stock. Mint.

1975 Montblanc Carrera Ball Pen in Silvexa (matte stainless steel) with Black cap. Button-activated. “Port Holes” in clip. Near mint.

1980 Montblanc Noblesse 2-Color Ball Pen in Silvexa (matte stainless steel). Twist-activated (turn the barrel one way for color A, the other for color B). Red and blue refills included. Near mint+

1980 Montblanc Noblesse Roller Ball in Silvexa (matte stainless steel). Near mint. Refill included.

2005 Montblanc Scenium Rollerball or Fineliner in Black Matte with CP accommodation style clip (rare). New-old-stock. Mint. See more information above.

1998 Aurora Primavera PIF LE # 4615 in Green Pearl. GPT, including the wide Greek-Key cap band. Visualated barrel. 18k medium nib. New-old-stock. Mint in original box with ink, papers and outer box. Photo of pen in box.

1992 Aurora 75th Anniversary PIF LE in Red Pearl. GPT, including the wide Greek-Key cap band. Visualated barrel. 18k broad nib. New-old-stock. Mint in original box with ink, papers and outer box. Photo of pen in box.

2010 Monteverde Mega Ink Ball LE 0745/1999 cartridge/converter-fill Rollerball in Red. CPT. Comes with four rollerball gripping sections, all in red, and a second barrel, in black. New-old-stock. Mint in original box with papers, ink, converter, ink cartridges, and outer box (box just a tad threadbare). Photo of pen in box.

1996 Montblanc Alexandre Dumas (Son) PIF LE # 12,593/20,000 in Black with three ivory pearl panels outlined with inlaid chased gold borders. GPT. Two-toned 18K broad nib. New-old-stock. Mint, and still sealed in it’s original box! [Note: photo is of a pen not sealed in it’s box]. Photo of sealed packaging.

1999 Montblanc Friedrich The Great LE 3691/4810 cartridge-fill in Gold-plate over Precious Resin. The nib propels and retracts by turning the bottom knob, which also hinges open to insert the cartridge. 18K medium/broad nib. New-old-stock. Mint. No box or papers. Cartridge included.

1995 Omas Cinema 12-sided PIF LE #1095/3890 in Grey Pearl. GPT, including the wide cap band with alternating engraved movie reels and movie cameras. 18K broad nib. Has been filled. Some brassing to the facet points on the cap band, otherwise near mint. In original aluminum “reel box” with outer box showing Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffanys.” Photo of pen in box.

1995 Omas Extra 50th FAO Anniversary LE #1103/6000 PIF in Faceted Italian Green. GPT, including the three cap bands (wide mid band). Each pen has the signature of renowned sculpture Gio Pomodoro, with whom Omas collaborated on the pen. 18K fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. No box or paperts.

1995 Omas Marconi LE PIF in Midnight Blue with Sterling Silver horizontal rings, representing radio waves. The clip representing a telegraph key. GPT, including the wide cap band. Two-tone 18K nib. New-old-stock. Mint. No box or papers. Two available: (1) Extra-fine nib; (1) Fine nib.

1995 Pelikan "Wall Street" PIF LE #3069/4500 in Blue/Grey "Granite." GPT. 24C plaque inset into barrel. Visualated barrel. Two-toned, 18C B nib. New-old-stock. Mint in box with papers, outer white box and protective cardboard box. Photo of pen in box.

2010 Anonymous Murano Glass Dip Pen Holder in Golden Twisted & Blue Glass with Sterling Silver nib holder. Handmade Venetian glass from Murano Island in Italy. New-old-stock. Mint in original box with nib and ink bottle. Photo of pen in box.

1987 Cartier Pasha de Cartier cartridge/converter-fill in Black Lacquer with Gold-filled “Fluted” cap and Black Cabochon. Serial number 1987 4982. 18K fine nib. New-old-stock. Converter included.

1990 Cartier Panthere de Cartier cartridge/converter-fill in Blue Lacquer with Gold-filled “Fluted” cap and Blue Cabochon. Serial number 025927. 18K fine nib. Gold-filled trim with fluted overlay at the bottom of the barrel (with Blue Cabochon) and Blue lacquer circles on the gripping section and cap top. Triple Cartier ring just below the cap. Near mint+. Converter included.

2010 S. T. Dupont Olympio Diamant Rollerball in Palladium and Purple Lacquer. New-old-stock. Mint in box with papers, refill and outer box. Photo of pen in box.

2000 Golden Star Parker 61 look-a-like Aerometric-fill in Floral & Vine Cloisonne. Black gripping section. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint in original box. Photo of pen in box.

2013 Lamy Swift Retractable Rollerball. Metal barrel in Brushed Palladium. Perforated section for a better grip. New-old-stock. Mint in original box. Refill included. Photo of pen in box.

2010 <pnteverde Intima “Convertible 3" combination Rollerball – Ballpen – Gel Roller in clear Acrylic and Chrome. New-old-stock. Gel refill is working. The ball pen and rollerball refills have dried out in the box, otherwise mint in original box with all components and outer box. Photo of pen in box.

2010 Montev erde Charisma 8-sided “Convertible 3" combination Rollerball – Ballpen – Gel Roller in Brown Ripple. Gel refill is working. The ball pen and rollerball refills have dried out in the box, otherwise mint in original box with all components and outer box. Photo of pen in box.

1997 Montblanc 144 Solitaire Cartridge/converter-fill in Barley Vermeil (gold-plate on sterling silver). Fine nib. A bit of brassing to the gold-plated band at the upper lip of the gripping section, otherwise near mint. Converter included.

2005 Montblanc 164R Classique Ball Pen in Burgundy (rare). Twist-activated. GPT. New-old-stock. Mint. Two available. Refill included.

2005 Montblanc 161R Classique Ball Pen in Burgundy (rare). GPT. Twist-activated. GPT. New-old-stock. Mint. Refill included. [Buy with matching fountain pen below at $750.]

1990 Montblanc 146R LeGrande PIF in Burgundy. GPT. Visualated barrel. Medium/broad nib. New-old-stock. Mint. [Buy with matching ball pen above at $750.]

2000 Omas Ogiva Vision Faceted cartridge-fill Demonstrator in Clear Acrylic. CPT. 18K white-gold extra-fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Original cartridges included (one factory supplied empty, the other full). Limited production for one year, and long sold out. Date approximate.

2000 Omas Ogiva Vision Faceted PIF Demonstrator in Clear Acrylic. CPT. 18K white-gold fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Limited production for one year, and long sold out. Date approximate. Three available: (1) Fine nib; (2) Extra-fine nib.

2000 Omas Ogiva Vision Faceted PIF Demonstrator in Clear Acrylic. GFT. 18K extra-fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Limited production for one year, and long sold out. Date approximate.

2000 Omas Roma 2000 Jubilee Faceted PIF in Blue. GFT, including the wide cap band symbolizing the Coliseum. Some very minor surface scratching to the back of the cap band, otherwise near mint. 18K fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

2007 Parker Duofold International Rollerball – Ball Pen Set in Navy with light blue/grey pinstriping. Rhodium plated trim. New-old-stock. Mint in original wooden box with drawer, all inside a form-fitted velvet pouch. No papers. Photo of set in box.

2007 Parker Ball Pen for above set.

1993 Platinum Model PTB-50000A 44-M cartridge/converter-fill. Part of the Platinum’s Maki-e series of “3776 President” pens. The motif is “Plum Blossoms” or “Japanese Apricot” in Black on Gold (as a prototype, there is no exact English name). The artist is “IPPEI” who is one of the skilled Maki-e artist from Kaga. Kaga is the well-known city where many Maki-e products are produced. 18K medium nib. New-old-stock. Mint in box with outer box. Converter and cartridges included. Photo of pen in box.

2010 Recife Modele Depose cartridge/converter-fill Demonstrator in Clear Acrylic. GFT. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint in original box. Converter included. Date approximate. Let me know if you have better information. Photo of pen in box.

2000 Sheaffer Intrigue cartridge/converter-fill in Blue on Blue lacquer on brass. Features a unique filling mechanism which allows refilling without opening the pen’s body by simply turning the end of the pen. The blind end consists of two knobs. The smaller knob pulls open to engage the internal converter, designed specifically for this pen. The larger knob unscrews to open the pen by sliding a drawer out from inside the pen. This drawer holds the converter, which can be replaced with a standard Sheaffer cartridge. CPT. Inlaid 14K fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Converter included.

2000 Sheaffer Intrigue cartridge/converter-fill in Blue on Blue lacquer on brass. Features a unique filling mechanism which allows refilling without opening the pen’s body by simply turning the end of the pen. The blind end consists of two knobs. The smaller knob pulls open to engage the internal converter, designed specifically for this pen. The larger knob unscrews to open the pen by sliding a drawer out from inside the pen. This drawer holds the converter, which can be replaced with a standard Sheaffer cartridge. CPT. Inlaid 14K fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. A package of cartridges is included (no converter).

2000 Sheaffer Intrigue White Shark 612 cartridge/converter-fill in Blue Stencil & Chrome plated satin finish on brass. Features a unique filling mechanism which allows refilling without opening the pen’s body by simply turning the end of the pen. The blind end consists of two knobs. The smaller knob pulls open to engage the internal converter, designed specifically for this pen. The larger knob unscrews to open the pen by sliding a drawer out from inside the pen. This drawer holds the converter, which can be replaced with a standard Sheaffer cartridge. CPT. Inlaid 14K fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Probably the most sought of the Intrigue models! A package of cartridges is included (no converter).

2000 Sheaffer Targa 1005 cartridge/converter-fill Rollerball – Ballpen set in “Fluted” gold-plate. New-old-stock. Mint in original box. Refills included.

2000 Sheaffer Twist-activated Ballpen for above set. Mint with original label.

2005 Sheaffer Prelude cartridge/converter-fill in 22K gold-plate Barley pattern on Brass. Advertised as having Special Grip Pads for extra comfort when writing. Two-tone stainless steel/GP nib (fine). Converter included.

2005 Sheaffer Prelude cartridge/converter-fill in Glossy Blue Lacquer on Brass. CPT. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Converter included.

2005 Sheaffer Prelude cartridge/converter-fill in Matte White on Brass. GPT. Advertised as having Special Grip Pads for extra comfort when writing. GP stainless steel/GP nib (fine). Converter included.

2000 Tiffany “Bamboo” button-activated Ballpen in 14K. Date approximate. Minor wear noticeable with a loop, otherwise near mint+. The pen is made for Tiffany by Cartier, and uses a proprietary refills which are still used by Cartier in many of their current ballpens. Two refills are included: one unsigned, which was acquired from Tiffany the second, signed by and acquired from “Cartier.” Refills are easily available: from Tiffany at one of their stores or by calling 800-464-5000; from Cartier (Part #VXRB0213) at one of their stores or from their authorized on-line retailer, Paradise Pen: http://www.paradisepen.com/fine-pens/refills/cartier-must-ball-point-refill-black-medium-point-vxrb0211.html. List price is $1350.

2000 Warner Bros. “Wylie Coyote” Rollerball in Green Lacque on brass. GPT. New-old-stock. Mint in original box. Refill included. Photo of pen in box.

1923 Chilton #8 Pneumatic-fill in Black Lined Hard Rubber. Cardinal Hard Rubber insert in the cap top and barrel bottom. GFT. Medium nib with a tad of flex. Near mint+.

1918 Conklin #50 Crescent-fill (“The pen which won’t roll off the desk!”) in Black Chased Hard Rubber. GFT. Broad – and very “wet,” nib. Just a tad of barrel imprint wear (fully readable) otherwise near mint.

1918 Conklin #20 Crescent-fill "Dummy" in Black Chased Hard Rubber. A mock pen, used for window displays, so a sellable pen would not get ruined by the heat, sunlight, etc. The pen is either painted black or heavily coated in clear sealant, so it would not discolor from the elements while on display. The cap can go onto the top or bottom. The nib is signed "14K Gold Plate." The lock ring doesn’t turn. The very bottom of the pen is configured as a "V," perhaps to lock the pen in place so it can’t turn and ruin the display. A wonderful piece of ephemera!

1917 Crocker Unusual filling Mechanism. #2 Hatchet-fill Model L25S in Black Lined Hard Rubber. GF Clip and GF "Hatchet." The lever (hatchet), patented by Crocker, is attached to the blind cap and, when unscrewed, lifts on a fulcrum forcing the press bar against the bladder to fill the pen. Medium nib. Near mint+ (could be new-old-stock).

1935 Goldfink Model D1 BF in Black Hard Rubber. Rare model! GFT with Black Metal accommodation clip. 6-sided inner cap with knurled border. Outstanding Fine, triple-flexible nib. Near mint.

1920 General Manufacturing Unusual filling Mechanism. “Snapfill” #2 LF in Black Chased Hard Rubber. When you lift the lever from the barrel, a small hinged extension drops from the lever to the press bar. Pressing the lever then depresses the bar, filling the pen. When the press bar is fully depressed, the hinged extension then automatically snaps back into the lever and a “click” is heard as the lever lowers back into place into the barrel. Shown “open” in the photo. GF chased cap band; NP clip. General Manufacturing, in Sioux City, Iowa, also made the Houston Fountain Pen. Medium/fine nib with a tad of flex. Near mint.

1908 Mabie Todd Swan #2 Bayonet Cap eyedropper-fill in Black Chased Hard Rubber. Gold-filled repousse trim, including the cap which rotates to engage and release the bayonet device which holds the cap in place. This was an important feature as the pen was designed to hang off the user on a chain and the locking cap prevented the barrel from falling off the cap. Quite rare. Extra-fine, flexible nib. Near mint+. Shown open.

1920 Parker 20 ½ BF in Smooth Black Hard Rubber. Banner imprint. NPT. Medium/fine nib. A tad of imprint wear (fully readable), otherwise near mint.

1915 Parker 20 ½ BF in Black Chased Hard Rubber. Large Banner imprint. GFT. Fine nib with a tad of flex. Near mint+ (Could be new-old-stock).

1955 Summit Model S-100 LF in Black Chased Hard Rubber. Pattern is a very fine “Diamond” engine turning. UK manufacture. NPT. Broad nib. Near mint.

1933 Aurora Novum Faccettata Large LF in Blue/green Pearl with Dark Grey Striations. GFT. Rare, first model Novum with the spring loaded "Safety Clip." GFT. Came in three sizes; Large, medium, small. Medium, extra-flexible nib. The filler lever for the Novum is on the very bottom of the barrel. Near mint, and very rare with the spring loaded clip!

1933 Aurora Novum Round Large LF in Blue/green Pearl with Dark Grey Striations. GFT. Rare, first model Novum with the spring loaded "Safety Clip." GFT. Came in three sizes; Large, medium, small. Medium, extra-flexible nib. The filler lever for the Novum is on the very bottom of the barrel. Near mint, and very rare with the spring loaded clip!

1949 Aurora 88 PIF in Black. Gold-filled cap with dense pinstriping. This was Aurora’s answer to the Parker 51, with it’s slip cap and hooded nib. CP crown and solid clip. First model 88, with hard rubber turning knob and gripping section. Visualated barrel. Medium/fine, flexible nib. New-old-stock. Mint in original blue aluminum tube with instructions and polishing cloth.

1949 Aurora 88 PIF in Black. Gold-filled cap with dense pinstriping. This was Aurora’s answer to the Parker 51, with it’s slip cap and hooded nib. CP crown and solid clip. First model 88, with hard rubber turning knob and gripping section. Visualated barrel. Fine, extra-flexible nib. New-old-stock. Near mint+. Photo of pen in box.

1951 Aurora 88 PIF set in Black. Gold-filled cap with dense pinstriping. This was Aurora’s answer to the Parker 51, with it’s slip cap and hooded nib. CP crown and solid clip. Visualated barrel. Medium, flexible nib. New-old-stock. Mint in original blue aluminum tube with polishing cloth. Photo of set in box.

1951 Aurora Cap-activated repeater pencil for above set.

1975 Aurora 88P PIF in Black with Gold-plate "Fully Pinstriped" cap. Semi-hooded nib (fine). Visualated barrel with perfect pinstriping. “Teardrop” clip with black enamel in center. Slanted cap top. New-old-stock.

1975 Aurora 88P PIF in Black with Chrome-plate "Fully Pinstriped" cap. Semi-hooded nib (medium). Visualated barrel with perfect pinstriping. “Teardrop” clip with black enamel in center. Slanted cap top. New-old-stock.

1939 Omas Extra Lucens Faceted Plunger-fill Medium in Tortoise Pearl (rare color). GFT. Fine, extra-flexible nib. New-old-stock. Mint in original box. Photo of pen in box.

1939 Omas Extra Lucens Faceted (12-sided) plunger-fill Medium in Black. This is the middle of the three sizes in which the pen was manufactured. GFT. Visualated barrel. Extra-fine/fine nib with a tad of flex. Near mint+.

1920 Anonymous #4 size BF in BHR with 9K Solid Gold overlay in Barley pattern. English hallmarks. Near mint+ in original tooled leather box signed “By Appointment Mappin & Webb Ltd. Regent Street, London, W.” Mappin & Webb started in 1775. Their London showroom opened in 1849. They received their “appointment” from Queen Victoria in 1897. They are still in business today, a major jewelry and gift store, and do still sell pens. Indicia engraved “C.W.” Medium, flexible nib. Near mint+. Photo of pen in box.

1927 Artcraft #4 LF in Sky Blue & Bronze (gorgeous color), Barrel imprinted “Cromer Artcraft Pen Company, Inc. Artcraft Fountain Pens Birmingham Alabama.” Fine, extra-flexible nib. Near mint. The barrel imprint has been highlighted in white. Will remove on request.

1933 Astoria Model 01 Safety eyedropper-fill ring-top in smooth gold-filled. Black ends with bulbous derby with 4-quadrant black & white logo. Medium, extra-flexible nib. A few pinpoint dings on the upper part of the cap (noticeable with a loop), otherwise near mint. Restored. Will polish on request.

1940 Bayard Superstyl Large LF in Blue. NPT. Medium/broad nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1940 Bayard Superstyl Large LF in Blue. NPT. Medium, extra-flexible nib. New-old-stock. Mint with original label

1927 Conklin Endura Sr. LF in Black set off beautifully with inlaid red bands. GFT. Fine nib. Near mint+.

1927 John Holland “Perfection” #44 converter-fill in Blue Pearl with Bronze Veins and rounded black ends. Fine nib. Near mint. I’ll call this a “user grade” pen because somewhere along the line it was converted to use a modern converter, which is permanently installed. It works perfectly and cap, barrel, etc., are all perfectly original. An improvement, or a Frankenpen? You decide. The barrel imprint has been highlighted in white. Will remove on request.

1927 John Holland #6 size “Jewel” LF in Lapis (Blue with White Veins) and rounded, black ends. GFT. Extra-smooth, medium nib. Near mint.

1925 Diampond Medal #8 LF in Lapis (white on blue), set off with bands at both the top and bottom. GFT. Medium/fine nib. Cap has a circular emblem; Circular GF starburst with three initials (F-L-T), each inlaid into a separate enamel shield, one red, one white and one blue. A tad of discolor to the white band at the cap top, otherwise near mint. Diamond Medal was Sears’ house brand.

1925 Koska #2 BF Set in Gold-filled “Barley” pattern. Cap and pencil each with 2 rows of 3 inlaid black enamel lines within a smooth square. Quite beautiful! Koska was founded in Milan, Italy by German proprietors. They specialized in metal overlay pens of very high quality, sold throughout Europe, but primarily in Italy and Germany. They also made overlays for many other companies, including Waterman and Parker. Visualated barrel with spiral black lines. Extra-fine nib. Cap top smartly engraved “HJV de la P.” One small ding in cap top, otherwise near mint+.

1925 Koska Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1927 Leboeuf #75 LF in Black with Ivory ends (perhaps Casein). GFT. Medium nib. A touch of lever and clip ball brassing, otherwise Near mint.

1915 Mabie Todd Swan #2 LF in Sterling Silver “Hand Engraved Vine” pattern (gorgeous). Fine/extra-fine nib. A tad of imprint wear at the very bottom of the barrel (fully readable) from cap posting, otherwise near mint. Will polish on request.

1920 Mabie Todd Swallow LF combination Pencil-Pen in Black. GFT. Fine, flexible nib. Cap-top unscrews to access eraser. Near mint.

1925 Mabie Todd Swan #2 size Leverless in smooth 9K Solid Gold. Fine, flexible nib. Near mint. Will polish on request.

1947 Mabie Todd Swan 1045 Leverless in Silver Pearl Marble (beautiful). GFT. To fill, turning the bottom a half turn to evacuate the bladder and then a half turn back to fill the pen. Medium nib with a tad of flex. New-old-stock. Mint.

1928 Moore Model X-93 LF in Royal Blue. GFT. Medium, triple-flexible nib. Near mint.

1935 Onoto Model 5601 Plunger-fill in Blue Pearl Marble and Black ends. GFT. Medium/broad nib. Some band and clip ball brassing, otherwise near mint. The barrel imprint has been highlighted in white. Will remove on request.

1928 Osmia Supra Normal BF in Lapis. GFT. Very rare and beautiful German made Parker Sr. Duofold look-a-like. Inlaid enamel “Diamond” logo in inner cap. Fine, extra-flexible nib. Near mint.

1925 Webster #8 LF in Black. Great design, with it’s four cap bands. GFT. “Warranted 14K 8" fine, flexible nib. Near mint+. Like the Diamond Medal pen above (#131) manufactured by the National Pen Products Company. In this case, as a “house brand” pen for Sears, Roebuck and Company.

1951 Conway Stewart 100 LF in Black. The largest Conway Stewart pen of the era. Highly sought by collectors. GFT Medium nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1951 Conway Stewart 550 Dinkie LF Set in Red Pearl with Black Veins. GFT. Fine nib. Near mint+ in original box. Photo of set in box.

1951 Conway Stewart Twist-activated No. 25 pencil for above set.

1951 Conway Stewart 27 LF in Blue Candystripe (Blue Pearl Web). GFT, including the very wide cap band. Broad nib. Near mint.

1951 Conway Stewart Model 27 LF in Brown Pearl Candystripe (web). GFT. Medium/fine nib. A little brassing to the edges of the lever, otherwise near mint.

1955 Conway Stewart 77 LF in Red Herringbone. GFT. Medium nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1955 Conway Stewart 58 LF in Green Candystripe (Green Pearl Web). Broad nib. Near mint.

1956 Conway Stewart 76 LF in Red Herringbone. GFT. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1956 Conway Stewart 73 LF in Red Herringbone. GFT. Medium nib. Near mint+.

1960 Conway Stewart 106 Aerometric-fill set in Light Green. Among the last pens made by the original Conway Stewart company. Medium/fine 14K semi-hooded nib. An inexpensive pen, but known to be as high quality as earlier manufacture. New-old-stock. Mint in original box. Photo of set in box.

1960 Conway Stewart Twist-activated No. 56 pencil for above set.

1926 Parker Duofold Sr. “Big Red” In Cardinal. GFT with the raised cap band, indicative of that year of manufacture. Very rare, broad, flexible, italic nib. A touch of wear to the center of the barrel imprint (fully readable), otherwise near mint +.

1927 Parker Lady Duofold BF in Lapis (Blue on Blue). GFT. Beautiful design, with its wide cap band! Medium nib. Near mint+ (could be new-old-stock). Imprint has been highlighted in white. We will remove this on request.

1932 Parker Vacuum Filler Junior (the mid size model) in opaque Black (solid black – not laminated). Parker was issued a design patent for the laminated plastic (which at first Dupont doubted they could manufacture). Introduced as the “Golden Arrow” in mid-1932, the name was changed to “Vacuum Filler” in November that same year, and again changed in mid-1933 to “Vacumatic.” Parker attributes the Vacumatic as saving the company during the lean Depression years. Two-toned “Arrow” nib with the correct “USA Parker” imprint (medium). A few minor surface scratches here and there, otherwise near mint.

1931 Parker Duofold Sr. BF in Golden Pearl (rare color). GFT. Broad, flexible nib. A spot of flaking of the gold-fill on the cap bands, otherwise near mint.

1932 Parker Thrift Time BF Set in Green & Bronze. GFT. Medium/broad nib with a tad of flex. A little trim brassing, otherwise near mint.

1932 Parker Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1934 Parker Vacumatic Oversize in Red Laminated. Very early production, before the date coding was introduced. GFT. Two-toned fine nib. Double-jeweled, lock-down filler, excellent barrel transparency. One of the nicest I have found! Near mint+

1939 Parker Duofold Sr. BF in Golden “Geometric” (commonly referred to as the “Toothbrush” pattern). GFT. Medium/fine nib, Just a touch of brassing at the lower edge of the back of the cap band, otherwise near mint.

1940 Parker Duofold BF Set in Khaki. UK manufacture). A wartime color! GFT. Double-jeweled. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1940 Parker Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1946 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in Dove Grey. 1/10 12K G/F cap in alternating 4 pinstriped & plain panels. Medium/fine nib. Some barrel imprint wear (fully readable) otherwise near mint.

1946 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in Black. 1/8 14K G/F cap in “Fully Pinstriped” pattern. Medium/fine nib. Near mint.

1946 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in Dove Grey. Brushed Lustraloy (stainless steel) cap. Medium/fine nib. Near mint+

1946 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in Black. 1/10 16K G/F cap in *Alternating 9 pinstripes & plain panels” pattern. Fine nib. Some barrel imprint wear (not fully readable), otherwise near mint.

1946 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in Midnight Blue. 1/8 14K G/F cap in “Fully Pinstriped” pattern. Medium nib. Near mint.

1946 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in Black. Brushed Lustraloy (stainless steel) cap. Fine/extra-fine nib. Near mint+

1946 Parker Vacumatic twist-activated pencil in Black. Custom 10K “Mexican Gold” cap with high repousse stagecoach and horses. I’m told these were made by Mexican craftsmen to sell to US tourists visiting Mexico, mostly servicemen touring after serving in WWII. Near mint.

1947 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill set in Black. Correct 1947 non-Blue Diamond 1/10 12K G/F cap in “5 Converging Lines” pattern. Medium nib. Near mint.

1946 Parker Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1947 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in Midnight Blue. Correct 1947 non-Blue Diamond 1/8 14K G/F cap in “Fully Pinstriped” pattern. Fine nib.

1948 Parker 51 Vacumatic-fill in Dove Grey. 1/10 16K G/F cap in *Alternating 4 pinstripes & plain panels” pattern. Fine nib. Near mint+.

1960 Parker Model 45 4-Color “Flighter” Ball Pen in Brushed Lustraloy (Stainless Steel). Red, Blue, Black & Green (each with a new refill). GFT. Cap-activated.

1965 Parker Model 65 cartridge/converter-fill in Burgundy. 1/5 12K gold-filled “Consort” cap (rare). Made in UK. Semi-hooded nib (Medium “Ball” – good for both left and right handed writers). New-old-stock. Mint.

1978 Parker Model 50 Falcon cartridge/converter-fill set in Brushed Lustraloy (stainless steel). GFT. Medium/fine “Ball” nib (good for both left and right handed writers), integrated as part of the gripping section (like the short lived T-1). New-old-stock. Mint with original label. Converter included.

1978 Parker Cap-activated Ball Pen for above set.

1978 Parker Model 50 Falcon cartridge/converter-fill in Brushed Lustraloy (stainless steel). GFT. Fine nib. integrated as part of the gripping section (like the short lived T-1). New-old-stock. Mint with original label. Converter included.

1979 Parker Model 180 (double-sided nib) in Brushed Lustraloy (stainless steel). A slender pen with a unique nib shaped like an arrowhead, flat, with a feed on one side and a reinforcing bar on the other – very space age! Short lived, and very collectible today. Medium & fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Converter included.

1979 Parker Model 180 (double-sided nib) in Brushed Lustraloy (stainless steel) with gold-filled clip. A slender pen with a unique nib shaped like an arrowhead, flat, with a feed on one side and a reinforcing bar on the other – very space age! Short lived, and very collectible today. Medium & extra-fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Converter included.

1979 Parker Model 25 cartridge/converter-fill in Black Matte. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Converter included.

1981 Parker Model 45 “Harlequin” cartridge/converter-fill in “Black Shield” (scarce color) pattern on Brushed Lustraloy (Stainless Steel). Parker 45 sales were slumping and the “Harlequin” series was designed to give them some fresh appeal. The grey is the most common and the red (perhaps never marketed), blue and green are very hard to find. New-old-stock. Mint. Alloy nib. Two available: (1) Medium nib; (1) Fine nib.

1980 Parker Model 50 Falcon cartridge/converter-fill in GF alternating plain & pinstriped panels pattern. Medium nib integrated as part of the gripping section (like the short lived T-1). A touch of wear to the gripping section from friction with the inner cap, otherwise near mint. Converter included.

1989 Parker Duofold Centennial cartridge/converter-fill in Marbled Burgundy. GFT. Very rare No. 94 stub, italic nib. New-old-stock. Mint with original label. Converter included.

1950 Pelikan 100N PIF in Tortoise with Tortoise cap and red inner cap and turning knob. GFT. Green visualated barrel. Near mint+

1950 Pelikan 100N PIF set in Black (rare). GFT. Green visualated barrel. Fine, oblique nib (shaped like left foot). Near mint in Levenger (leather?) carrying pouch. Photo of set in pouch.

1950 Pelikan Button-activated repeater pencil for above set.

1954 Pelikan 140 PIF in Green Striped with Black Cap. GFT. Long visualated barrel. Fine nib. Near mint.

1956 Pelikan 400NN PIF in Green Striped with Black cap. GFT. Visualated Barrel. Near mint. Two available: (1) Medium, semi-flexible nib; (1) Fine, oblique nib (shaped like left foot)

1956 Pelikan 400NN PIF in Brown Striped with Brown cap. GFT. Visualated Barrel. Medium/fine nib with a tad of flex. Near mint.

1956 Pelikan 400NN PIF in Black with Black cap. GFT. Long visualated Barrel. Fine nib. Near mint.

1973 Pelikan 400NN Merz & Krell PIF in Brown & Silver Striped with Black Cap. Extremely rare model and color! Pelikan discontinued the model 120 and 400NN in 1963. In 1975 they introduced new models of these two pens, produced for them by Merz & Krell in Hessen, Germany (today the Senator Pen Co). There are differences in the Pelikan and Merz produced models, i.e., cap threads, lack of step between the barrel and turning knob. GFT. Visualated barrel. New-old-stock. Mint.

1973 Pelikan 400NN Merz & Krell PIF in Black with Black Cap. GFT. See above for more information about the Merz & Krell 400. Visualated barrel. New-old-stock. Medium/broad nib. Mint.

1933 Sheaffer 5-30 Balance LF in Jade. GFT. Medium nib. New-old-stock. Near mint with perfect color!

1937 Sheaffer Feather-touch Balance Thin LF set in Golden Laminated. GFT. Visualated section. Two-toned, medium nib. Near mint.

1937 Sheaffer Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1937 Sheaffer Lifetime Balance Thin Vacuum-fill in Golden Laminated. GFT. Long visualated barrel. Two-toned extra-fine, needlepoint nib. Near mint.

1937 Sheaffer Lifetime Balance Large Vacuum-fill in Green Striped. GFT. Visualated barrel. Two-tone, medium/fine nib. I will call this (and price it as) “user grade” only because of the initials “JP” engraved into the barrel. Otherwise near mint.

1937 Sheaffer Lifetime Balance Large LF Set in Golden Laminated. GFT. Visualated section. Two-tone, medium nib. Near mint.

1937 Sheaffer Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1944 Sheaffer Lifetime Triumph 1250 vacuum-fill set in Black. GFT, including the wide cap bands. Large, wrap-around nib (two-toned medium/fine). Near mint.

1944 Sheaffer Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1945 Sheaffer 1750 Triumph Crest vacuum-fill set in Golden Laminated with gold-filled cap in alternating pinstriped and plain panels. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint in original box.

1945 Sheaffer Twist-activated pencil for above set.

1969 Sheaffer Targa 1001 Cartridge/converter-fill in Brushed Stainless Steel. Inlaid, fine nib. Near mint. Converter included. Buy with Rollerball below at $150.

1969 Sheaffer Targa 1001 Rollerball in Brushed Stainless Steel. New-old-stock. Mint with original label. Refill included. Buy with fountain pen above at $150.

1969 Sheaffer Slim Targa 1001 FTN-PCN Set in Brushed Stainless Steel. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint with original label. Converter included.

1969 Sheaffer Twist-activated pencil for above set. Mint with label.

1976 Sheaffer Imperial Touchdown touchdown-fill set in Sterling Silver “Diamond” pattern. GFT. Medium “Ball” nib (good for left and right handed writers). Near mint. Will polish on request.

1976 Sheaffer Twist-activated ball pen for above set.

1978 Sheaffer Targa 1006 Cartridge/converter-fill in Sterling Silver “Chequered” pattern. CPT. Inlaid medium nib. Near mint. Converter included. Will polish on request.

1985 Sheaffer Targa 1036 Cartridge/converter-fill in Blue Ronce Lacquer (rare). GPT. Inlaid, medium nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Converter included. Photo of set in box.

1989 Sheaffer Targa 1003 Cartridge/converter-fill in Black Matte. GFT. Inlaid, medium nib. Some signs of wear, but still with original label (unreadable). Converter included.

1933 Soennecken Model 304 BF in Black Hard Rubber. Rare, early model, GPT. Medium nib with a tad of flex. Near mint.

1938 Soennecken Model 507 PIF in Black. GFT. Visualated barrel. Needle point nib with a tad of flex. Near mint.

1938 Soennecken Model 507 PIF in Ivory with Black Veins (rare wartime model and rare color). No cap bands (5 lathed grooves instead). GP cap. Visualated barrel. Fine, extra-flexible nib. Near mint.

1938 Soennecken Model 504 BF in Ivory with Black Veins (rare wartime model and rare color). GPT. Medium nib with a tad of flex. The barrel a shade darker than the cap, otherwise near mint.

1946 Soennecken Model 120 PIF in Black. GFT. Visualated barrel. Broad, flexible nib (alloy). Near mint.

1950 Soennecken Model 309 PIF in Black. GFT. Visualated barrel. Medium/fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1952 Soennecken 222 “Junior” in Black with Silver Hashmarks. The “Junior” factory imprint on the barrel is quite rare, and I can find no published reason why they produced a “Junior,” identical in every way to the “Superior” (see the next pen)! If you have any information, please let me know. GFT. Has the famous locking “Click” filling mechanism. Visualated barrel. Medium, oblique, extra-flexible nib (shaped like left foot). Near mint.

1952 Soennecken 222 “Superior” in Black with Silver Hashmarks. GFT. Has the famous locking “Click” filling mechanism. Visualated barrel. Medium, flexible, italic nib. Near mint+.

1955 Soennecken Model S6 PIF in Black. GPT. Visualated barrel. Medium nib (GP). New-old-stock. Mint in original box. Photo of pen in box.

1931 Wahl Eversharp Doric Oversize Gold Seal Personal Point LF set in Kashmir (Green Marble). Pencil included at no cost (see below). Pen is almost 6" (15 cm) closed. GFT, including the roller-ball clips. User-grade pen: trim brassing; surface scratches, and a couple of minor fissures at the barrel bottom. But the saving grace is the wonderful and extremely rare #10 Adjustable medium, flexible nib.

1931 Wahl Eversharp Twist-activated pencil for above set. Included at no cost to the buyer. Mechanism not working; cap-top shows signs of crystalizing.

1929 Wahl Eversharp Oversize Deco Band Gold Seal Personal Point LF set in Nacre. GFT, including the roller-ball clips. Fine, extra-flexible nib, approaching triple-flexible (even factory imprinted “FLEXIBLE”). Minor cap and barrel ambering, otherwise near mint.

1929 Wahl Eversharp Twist-activated pencil for above set. A tad of brassing to the top and bottom edges of the narrow bands. Buy pencil alone at $100.

1929 Wahl Eversharp Oversize Deco Band Gold Seal Personal Point LF in Black. GFT, including the roller-ball clip. Extra-fine, flexible nib (even factory imprinted “FLEXIBLE”). A tad of brassing to the lever and to the cap-top and barrel-bottom bands. Otherwise near mint.

1942 Wahl Eversharp Skyline LF set in Blue with Green Pearl Striped cap. GFT. Medium, flexible nib. A touch of trim brassing here and there, otherwise near mint.

1942 Wahl Eversharp Button-activated repeater pencil for above set.

1942 Wahl Eversharp Symphony Deluxe LF in Dark Blue with Polished Chrome Raymond Lowery designed “Wing” cap. GFT. Fine nib. Near mint.

1942 Wahl Eversharp Skyline Jr. LF in Red Modern Stripe. GFT. Medium/fine, flexible nib. A touch of trim edge brassing, otherwise near mint.

1949 Wahl Eversharp Symphony LF in Dark Blue with smooth Gold-filled Raymond Lowery designed “Wing” cap, GFT. Fine, flexible nib. New-old-stock. Mint with original barrel label.

1915 Waterman 552 ½ LEC (long extended case) LF in 14K Solid Gold “Smooth” pattern. Barrel initialed “FOH.” Fine, extra-flexible nib. A few dents in the knurled portion at the very bottom of the barrel, and a few pinpoint dings near the top of the cap. All reflected in the price.

1917 Waterman 42 "Continental" Safety eyedropper-fill in 18K gold-filled. Barley background with a center row of three repousse flowers, each within a 3/4" diamond shaped box. Cap matching. Repousse clip and cap top. Beautifully engraved in Old English, "SA" just above the turning knob. Medium, extra-flexible nib. New-old-stock. Mint. Shown open with nib expelled.

1924 Waterman 552 ½ LF in BHR with Smooth 14K Overlay. User grade; several small dings and scratches, plus globe logo worn off the lever. The saving grace is the wonderful, fine, flexible nib. Excellent.

1925 Waterman 56 LF in Red Ripple. Rare model, with no cap band and (2) 9K solid gold barrel bands. Other trim in GF. Fine. Manifold (stiff) nib. New-old-stock. Mint – you’ll never find another nicer!

1927 Waterman 7 “Red” LF in Red Ripple. GFT. Waterman “color-coded” their pens using a combination of a color band on the cap and a matching imprint on the nib. Each color designated a different style nib. “Red” signified ‘medium, extra-flexible.’ Near mint.

1930 Waterman 32 LF Combination Pencil-Pen in Black. NPT with correct GF nozzle. Pencil unscrews to reveal eraser and lead storage. Cap screws onto pencil end when pen is in use. Medium/ fine flexible nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1932 Waterman CF in Black. Barrel imprinted: "JIF A CARTOUCHE D’ENCRE FABRICAYION FRANCAISE." “Jif” was Waterman’s French line. Two glass cartridges included. Waterman #2 nib (fine, extra-flexible). Near mint. If you have no syringe to refill the cartridge, ask us for one.

1932 Waterman 32 LF in Brown Cream. NPT. Wonderful double broad, italic nib. I’ll call this user grade because of some trim wear (noticeable with a loop) although the rest of the pen, including the deep, crisp barrel imprint, are all just fine.

1935 Waterman #5 LF in Black. Late model pen with “Diamond” shaped nib and “Shovel” lever. Fine, extra-flexible nib. Canadian manufacture. Near mint+.

1941 Waterman #2 size Doctor’s LF Fountain Pen – Thermometer Set in White. Very rare! GFT. Fine nib. New-old-stock. Mint.

1941 Waterman Thermometer Holder, with thermometer, for above set.

1925 Anonymous #2 LF in Black & Pearl with knurled Black ends. GFT. Warranted 14K medium, flexible nib. Near mint+.

1905 Boston #2 eyedropper-fill ring-top in Gold-filled in “Offset Wave Chased” pattern. Fine nib with a tad of flex. Near mint. Will polish on request.

1910 Edward Todd #2 eyedropper-fill ring-top in Smooth Sterling Silver. Cap beautifully engraved in Old English Script, “MSB.” Fine, flexible nib. Near mint. Will polish on request.

1920 Grieshaber #1 eyedropper-fill ring-top in smooth Black Hard Rubber. GFT. Signed, Grieshaber, fine, flexible nib. Perhaps a touch of ambering, otherwise near mint+.

1890 Hicks Magic Pencil in 14K Solid Gold with swivel ring and suspension sheath. Mechanism slides out of outer sheath, which is designed to hang on a Chatelaine. The mechanism then telescopes from 2 ½" to 4 5/8" for use. Engine-turned “Lines & Wave Chasing” pattern. Date approximate.

1917 Sheaffer #2 LF ring-top in Gold-filled. “Alternating Plain and Engine-turned “Diamond” pattern. Medium, extra-flexible nib. Indicia engraved, “E.M.” Near mint. Will polish on request.

1920 Wahl Eversharp #2 LF ring-top in gold-filled “Brains” pattern (very rare) in Vermeil (gold filled on Sterling Silver). Fine, flexible nib. Near mint. Will polish on request.

1920 Wahl Eversharp #2 LF ring-top in Sterling Silver “Hand Engraved Vine” pattern. Fine nib, with a tad of flex. Near mint. Will polish on request.

1922 Wahl Eversharp #2 LF ring-top in Gold-filled “Alternating 4 pinstripes & plain panels” pattern. Fine, extra-flexible nib. Near mint. Will polish on request.

1925 Wahl Eversharp #2 LF ring-top in Black Chased Hard Rubber “Chevron & Pinstripe” pattern (rare). GFT. Fine, flexible nib. Near mint+.

1929 Wahl Eversharp #2 Gold Seal Personal Point LF ring-top in Green & Bronze. GFT. Fine, flexible, signed “Signature” nib. Near mint+.

1966 Scripto Twelve (12) Scripto “Pussycat Pens” button-activated Ball Pens in plastic with Chrome Trim. This is a point of purchase counter-top display containing 12 Scripto “Pussycat Pens” from 1966 or 1967 in various color combinations, all mint-in-the-box. Scripto was no doubt hooking onto the popularity of the “Pussycat” theme made so popular and hip by the 1965 film, “What’s New Pussycat?” along with the Pink Panther movies, cartoons and comics. Scripto trademarked (Serial No. 72246375) the term “PUSSYCAT” under the category of “Goods and Services: BALL POINT PENS” on 5/23/66. The trademark expired on 5/28/87, and since then could be used by anyone. Advertising for the Scripto Pussycat Pens was very likely widespread. I’ve found mentions of comic book (inside back cover), newspaper and radio advertising. Scripto started in Atlanta, GA as the M. A. Ferst Company in 1923, a major supplier of graphite leads, quickly adding mechanical pencils. In 1924 the name changed to Scripto, Latin for "I write." In 1955 they started selling refillable butane lighters called the "Vu-Lighter". In 1957 they acquired Anja Engineering Corporation, an international writing instrument supplier. Some other interesting history. In 1964 Scripto faced a major labor strike, in which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the So. Christian Leadership Conference participated. Scripto’s president, James V. Carmichael, negotiated with the International Chemical Workers Union, Local 754, resolving the strike and reaching a settlement. While we think of Parker’s “Liquid Lead” as the introduction of graphite suspended in a liquid, Scripto actually introduced it many months earlier, to Parker’s chagrin! Erasable “Fluidlead” was developed by chemist Fran Seech (who escaped to Los Angeles from Nazi-occupied France). Parker and Scripto eventually agreed to share the formula, with Scripto now being able to also call it by Parker’s trademark name, “Liquid Lead.” Seech was also famous for inventing the first successful ball pen ink in 1949, the formula for which he sold to Patrick Frawley, Jr., who used it in the ballpen he introduced in 1950, the Papermate! Scripto sold lots of ball pens and had a variety of models, all designed for mass appeal, including Pussycat, Feathertone, Satellite, Prestige, Escort, Action, T210 and others. The Pussycat uses a transparent plastic refill covered by US Patent 2678634. You will probably want to keep this as a collectible, but if you do want to use the pens, I had no trouble using a Fisher metal 1-for-All refill. New-old-stock. Mint. Close-up of display.