Vintage Restored 1940s Danish PENOL Ambassador Special Black GFM Fountain Pen
Item History & Price
Up for auction today is a vintage Danish pen from the 1940sP e n o lAmbassador SpecialJet BlackMade in Denmark by Parker-Christian Olsen Pen CompanyCopenhagenc.1936 HistoryThe Christian Olsen Pen Co. was founded in 1897 and since 1903 they had a licence for distribution, and later on, manufacture of Parker pens for Danish market. Penol was Christian Olsen’s own brand that became immensely popular in Denmark and soon proved to be a market leader that equalled Parker in ...the number of sold pens. The name is a portmanteau (a linguistic blend of two or more words) of “Penna” (Danish for “pen”) and “Olsen”.Penol Ambassador line-up were introduced in c. 1942 and the pen listed in this auction dates to mid 30s. This is a 1940s Penol button Filler made in c. 1930s. Description/item conditionThe pen is a button filler and it is made of black celluloid. The trim (clip and bands) are gold filled and show some normal wear consistent with age. The pen’s condition can be described as good overall, with some signs of normal use. All in all, a nice and presentable pen that would make a great daily user. Filling systemButton filler. Use the button (located under the barrel end cap) to fill. Unscrew the barrel end and press button 3-4 times to draw ink from the bottle. Wipe the pen point and replace the barrel end. Nib14k Penol Olsen nib. FINE (F) nib with a tad of flex (F - B) and nice ink shading. Would make a nice daily writer. DimensionsThis is a standard-sized pen.Capped: 13.3 cmUncapped: 12.5 cmPosted: 16.5 cm This week I am listing several other pens from my collection so please check out my other items!Shipping:U.K. shipping will cost £5 for the Royal Mail Special Delivery, £2 for 1st Class signed for service. Free 2ndClass signed for delivery.International shippingInternational postage will be charged at a flat rate of £8.50 for a tracked and signed for Royal Mail service (delivery within 5 - 7 days).Shipping discountsFor both domestic and international shipping you only pay the shipping once regardless of how many items you buy. For multiple purchases the shipping discount is automatically calculated upon checkout.International Buyers – Please Note:For your protection, I must use a reliable shipping method that provides full trackability/insurability as well as safe delivery in a timely manner. Import duties, taxes, and charges that may be imposed by your country are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thanks for looking and happy bidding!
