Vintage Restored Danish 1930s PENOL Ambassador Green Marble No. 15 Fountain Pen
Item History & Price
Up for auction today is a vintage Danish pen from the 1930sP e n o lAmbassador No. 15Green MarbleMade in Denmark by 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 mid-30s Penol button Filler made in c. 1930s. Description/item conditionThe pen is a button filler and it is made of green-black marbled 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. Press the button 4-5 times to draw ink from the bottle. Wipe the pen point and replace the barrel end. Nib14k Penol Olsen nib. Medium (M) nib with a tad of flex (M - B) and nice ink shading. Would make a nice daily writer. DimensionsThis is a standard-sized pen.Capped: 12.7 cmUncapped: 11.6 cmPosted: 15.4 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. I could ship more cheaply but if the package contents are lost or damaged, you would have no way of recovering your loss. Having said that, if you still prefer to go for a cheaper delivery option, please email me for a quote - but you must state in writing, that by selecting standard non-trackable international shipping, you are aware of the risk of damage/loss to your item and indemnify the seller against any possible loss or damage. 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!
