VINTAGE MABIE TODD SWAN VISOFIL VT340 / 76 FOUNTAIN PEN - RARE - PLUNGER - C1937
Item History & Price
VINTAGEMABIE TODDVISOFILVT 340 / 76FOUNTAIN PENA RARE, SWAN VISOFIL PEN.SILVER / GREEN BLACK PEARL MARBLE - ROLLED GOLD TRIMMADE IN ENGLANDC1937SUPERB COLOUR DEFINITION STRONG IMPRINTS.ROLLED GOLD TRIM AND BALL END SWAN CLIPDOUBLE ROLLED GOLD CAP BANDS ORIGINAL , SUPERB WRITING, SWAN 3 14K GOLD NIBA RARE DIAMOND BREATHER HOLE NIB----------------------------------------------------------------------------------ORIGINAL MABIE TODD SWAN 3 14K SOLID GOLD MEDIU...M FLEXIBLE NIB.A LOVELY , RARE NIB----------------------------------------------------------------------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. A RARE SWAN pen in SUPERB condition.
NO PERSONALISINGS NO CRACKSNO TARNISH
Minor age, use related wear. Visible under magnification. Does not detract and mentioned for accuracy.One tine missing from the feed rear
ALSO
PLEASE NOTE - The visofil end plunger rod screws in and out perfectly and pumps as it should, smoothly. Does NOT however suck up ink and requires the necessary seals, which I don't have. THIS PEN IS, AS SUCH, SOLD AS SEEN.
THE BARREL. INSCRIBED: On the body of the pen ( Strongly )SWAN VISOFIL PENPATENT APPLIED FORMABIE TODD & Co. Ltd. MADE IN ENGLAND( SWAN LOGO , AND TRADE MARK - In the centre of the imprint )
DOUBLE ROLLED GOLD BANDS
BLACK BLIND CAP - Unscrews for access to the attached PLUNGER ROD which acts as a PUMP pushing and release filling actionINSCRIBED: On the barrel base - Above the blind capVT 340 / 76 THE CAP. ROLLED GOLD BALL END CLIP.Secured by a screw on black stud with swan motif on the topCLIP WITH SWAN MOTIF Screw on cap type - SECURE AND FULL THREAD ACTIONDOUBLE ROLLED GOLD CAP BANDS THE NIBThe open , ORIGINAL SWAN 3 DIAMOND SHAPE BREATHER HOLE -14 K gold nib is in SUPERB condition , and is a MEDIUM, FLEXIBLE writer.NIB INSCRIBED: SWAN314 CtMABIE TODD& Co. Ltd.MADE IN ENGLANDOriginal feed and sectionINSCRIBED - SWAN - On the sectionTHE FILLING SYSTEM. VISOFIL---------------------------------------------------------------SUPERB , SOLD AS IS CONDITIONA CHUNKY, RARE PEN - SIZE - 5 inches long with the cap on.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOULD MAKE A PERFECT INVESTMENT
Please do not hesitate to E-Mail if you require any further information. This item is original and genuine . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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NO PERSONALISINGS NO CRACKSNO TARNISH
Minor age, use related wear. Visible under magnification. Does not detract and mentioned for accuracy.One tine missing from the feed rear
ALSO
PLEASE NOTE - The visofil end plunger rod screws in and out perfectly and pumps as it should, smoothly. Does NOT however suck up ink and requires the necessary seals, which I don't have. THIS PEN IS, AS SUCH, SOLD AS SEEN.
THE BARREL. INSCRIBED: On the body of the pen ( Strongly )SWAN VISOFIL PENPATENT APPLIED FORMABIE TODD & Co. Ltd. MADE IN ENGLAND( SWAN LOGO , AND TRADE MARK - In the centre of the imprint )
DOUBLE ROLLED GOLD BANDS
BLACK BLIND CAP - Unscrews for access to the attached PLUNGER ROD which acts as a PUMP pushing and release filling actionINSCRIBED: On the barrel base - Above the blind capVT 340 / 76 THE CAP. ROLLED GOLD BALL END CLIP.Secured by a screw on black stud with swan motif on the topCLIP WITH SWAN MOTIF Screw on cap type - SECURE AND FULL THREAD ACTIONDOUBLE ROLLED GOLD CAP BANDS THE NIBThe open , ORIGINAL SWAN 3 DIAMOND SHAPE BREATHER HOLE -14 K gold nib is in SUPERB condition , and is a MEDIUM, FLEXIBLE writer.NIB INSCRIBED: SWAN314 CtMABIE TODD& Co. Ltd.MADE IN ENGLANDOriginal feed and sectionINSCRIBED - SWAN - On the sectionTHE FILLING SYSTEM. VISOFIL---------------------------------------------------------------SUPERB , SOLD AS IS CONDITIONA CHUNKY, RARE PEN - SIZE - 5 inches long with the cap on.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOULD MAKE A PERFECT INVESTMENT
Please do not hesitate to E-Mail if you require any further information. This item is original and genuine . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEMBER OF THE WRITING EQUIPMENT SOCIETY
W E S
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I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE. PAYPAL ACCEPTEDI have other items on EBAY, please view them for a further selection of quality pens. All feedback given will be reciprocated. If your purchase is not as described, a FULL REFUND will be offered provided the item is returned as dispatched. Deliveries to the UK will all be posted using Royal Mail first class, signed for and recorded delivery. Deliveries to all other destinations will be sent by air mail, recorded and signed for delivery. This allows tracking in the event of an item being lost, and provides a degree of insurance. Please see postage and payment details for the costs to your country of residence on this particular item.
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