PARKER DUOFOLD Fountain Pen Circa: 1948. Colour: Executive black.  Nib: 'Medium'

Manufactured by Parker using the 'new' filling method i.e. the Aerometric Filler.  The pen is fitted with the famous arrow clip.  The cap is decorated with one gold band.   The worn barrel imprint reads: "PARKER, DUOFOLD, Made in England".  Smooth and glossy body.  The nib reads: "PARKER, 14K, England, 25". The nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'medium' line.   Ink filling is by the aerometric filler beneath the barrel. Trim is gold filled.  Condition is excellent.  Wonderful writer. Length: 5 1/8" - 5 7/8". "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle also used a Parker fountain pen"

£110   ( $220  €139)                                                                                   Ref no: 080701-1

PARKER PARKETTE Fountain Pen Circa: 1939. Colour: Green marbled.  Nib: 'Broad'

This model is different from the other Parker pens in that it has a lever filler.  The clip is attached to the cap with mounting ears - another unusual feature for Parker.  The cap is decorated with two gold bands.   The clear and sharp barrel imprint reads: "PARKETTE, Made by Parker USA, 27".  Buffed to a very high shine.  The nib reads: "PARKER, 14K, 585, England". The nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'broad' line.   Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel. Trim is gold filled. Condition is near mint. Refined and stylish writer.                     Length: 4 7/8" - 6". "The story behind Parker is a fascinating and intriguing one."

£125   ( $246  €158)                                                                                   Ref no: 080626-1

CONWAY STEWART 286 Fountain Pen Circa: 1935. Colour: Blue marbled.  Nib: 'Medium'/'Broad'

The 1930's Art-Deco period was wonderful with its new styles and colours and this pen encapsulates just that.   The washer type gold clip has the raised diamond shape on which is the "CS" logo.  The cap is decorated with a peaked top and is decorated with one gold band.   The time worn barrel imprint reads: "CONWAY STEWART, No 286.  Beautifully smooth body.  The nib reads: "Conway Stewart, 14ct GOLD". The nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'medium' to 'broad' line.   Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel. Trim is rolled gold. Condition is excellent. Graceful and elegant writer.                     Length: 5" - 6 1/4". "Dignity, Utility, Luxury .....in this Conway Stewart 286".

£125   ( $246  €158)                                                                                   Ref no: 080625-1

CONWAY STEWART 75 Fountain Pen   Circa: 1958  Colour: Burgundy marbled.   Nib: 'Medium'.

Possibly the highest quality British pen manufacturer.   The gold clip has the raised diamond shape on which is "CS" logo.  The cap is decorated with one gold band.   The barrel imprint reads: "CONWAY STEWART 75, Made in England".  Superbly smooth body.  The nib reads: "Conway Stewart, 14ct GOLD". The nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'medium' line.   Ink filled by the gold lever on the barrel. Trim is rolled gold. Condition is excellent. Writes with a smooth glide.  Length: 5" - 6". "Hand-finished by expert craftsmen to give its smooth glide".

£120   ( $238  €152)                                                                                   Ref no: 080620-1

The 'UNIQUE' Fountain Pen   Circa: 1937  Colour: Blue marbled.   Nib: 'Medium'.

The Unique Fountain Pen manufactured by Dickinson Products England. The pen business, sprung from the stationary business of John Dickinson, made quality products which are comparable with Conway Stewart and Mabie Todd.  The gold clip is an arrow design and the cap is decorated with two gold bands.   The barrel imprint reads: "The 'UNIQUE' Pen, Made in England".  Smooth and glossy body.  The 'Warranted' nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'medium' line. Ink filled by the gold lever on the barrel. Trim is rolled gold. Condition is excellent. Impressive writer.  Length: 5" - 6". "..a pen of lifelong perfection".

£110   ( $215  €138)                                                                                   Ref no: 080618-1

SWAN MABIE TODD 6260 Fountain Pen  Circa 1938, Colour: Executive black.  Nib: 'Medium'.

Mabie Todd & Co Ltd prided them selves on producing quality pens which write very smoothly.   The gold clip has the engraving of the Swan logo.  The top of the cap also has the Swan logo.  Two gold bands surround the mouth of the cap.  The barrel is engraved with: "SWAN Self-Filler, Mabie Todd & Co Ltd, Made in England" and alongside is the Swan logo.  Around the base of the barrel is: "6260". Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel.  Trim is rolled gold.  The 'medium' nib is engraved with: "SWAN, 2, 14ct, Mabie Todd & Co, Made in England".  Solid gold, 14ct, medium nib.  Smooth and glossy body.  Condition: Excellent.  Length: 5" - 6 1/4" At the start of WWII their HQ in London and their factory were destroyed by the bombing. The ballpoint pen finally saw their demise in the 1950's.

£95   ( $187  €120)                                                                                   Ref no: 080602-1

WYVERN 81 'PERFECT PEN' Fountain Pen  Circa 1948, Colour: Brown pearl.  Nib: 'Broad' (LH).

For the person who likes a larger ( wider ) pen.  The gold Art-Deco clip enhances this pen with its twin gold cap bands and the arrow designed barrel lever.  The barrel is engraved: "WYVERN, 81, PERFECT PEN, Made in England".  Nib is inscribed with: "WYVERN, 14ct, PERFECT PEN, OSMIRIDIUM".  Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel.  Rolled gold trim.  Smoothly polished body.  Nib is 'broad' for the left-handed person.  Condition: Excellent.  Length: 5 1/4" - 6 1/8".  H M The Queen gave her staff a Wyvern at Christmas.

£125   ( $245  €160)                                                                                   Ref no: 080529-1

CONWAY STEWART 12 Fountain Pen and Pencil Circa:1958 Colour:Red/gold veins. Nib:'broad'.

A lovely pen and pencil set. The clip has the engraving: "CS" on a raised diamond shape.  A gold stud tops the cap which has a single gold band.  The barrel of the pen is engraved with: "Conway Stewart 12, Made in England".  Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel which has the 'CS' logo.   The nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'broad' line. Condition is excellent and it writes with ease.         Length: 5" - 6".  The original box will be included. Capture that thought in ink.

PARKER 61 Fountain Pen   Circa: 1958  Colour: Gold cap/red barrel. Nib: 'Fine' To 'medium'.

With a revolutionary ink filling mechanism - a natural capillary system. The clip has a 4.5cm long arrow design. A grey pearl tops the cap which is engraved with a shield detailing its gold content. Cap is engraved with "PARKER 61". A further grey pearl decorates the barrel end.  Ink filling is by the capillary system - see further photo.   The nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a fine to medium line. Condition is excellent and it writes effortlessly. Length: 5 3/8" - 5 3/4". "..the only fountain pen that fills itself, by itself.."

CONKLIN Fountain Pen,  Circa 1926, Colour: Red.  During the period 1900 to 1927 Conklin
                                was one of the big four US pen manufacturers.    The gold filled
                                spring loaded clip has the wording "Conklin PAT: 05 28 '18".  The cap
                                is decorated with a single gold band. Trim is gold filled.  Clear imprint
                                on barrel which reads: "CONKLIN, Trade Mark, Toledo Ohio USA". 
                                Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel. The lever is engraved with:
                                "PAT Nov 17 1925". The original nib reads: "Conklin, 2, TOLEDO". 
                                Solid gold 14 carat 'medium' nib.  Condition is excellent. 
                                Superb writer.  Length: 5" - 6 1/4"
                                 "For writing letters with feeling".

£120   ( $240   €153 )                                                                                   Ref no: 080331-1

WATERMANS Fountain Pen, Circa 1935. Colour: Green pearl. The washer style clip is held in
                                 place by the gold stud and is engraved with: "WATERMAN'S" along with
                                 the Globe logo. The cap is decorated with one narrow gold band.  The
                                 barrel is engraved with: "WATERMAN'S, Made in the United Sates of
                                 America" beside the Globe logo. Ink filling is by the gold leverbox on the
                                 barrel end. The nib is engraved "WATERMAN'S, IDEAL, 14Kt". The pen
                                 has a 14ct solid gold 'medium' nib. Trim is gold filled. Length: 5" - 6"     
                                        "Induces thought and desire to write"

£115   ( $230  €156 )                                                                                  Ref no: 080311-2

ONOTO De La Rue 1332 Fountain Pen Circa: 1936. Colour: Silver & black brick. Nib: 'Med'/'Brd'

This is a beautifully rare silver with black brickwork pen from De La Rue of the UK.  The clip has the Starburst logo and the cap has two gold bands.   The very clear barrel imprint reads: "The De La Rue Pen, Made in Great Britain".  Eye-catchingly smooth and glossy transparent body.  The nib reads: "ONOTO, 14ct, 22". The nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'medium' to 'broad' line.   Ink filling is by the gold lever on the barrel. Trim is rolled gold.  Condition is excellent.  Superb writer. Length: 5" - 6". A rare and much sought after ONOTO fountain pen

£195   ( $380  €230)                                                                                   Ref no: 080702-1

PARKER VICTORY MKIV Fountain Pen   Circa: 1948  Colour: Executive black.   Nib: 'Medium'.

Made during the first year of production in England at the Valentine factory.  The very solid feel of this pen makes it a joy to hold and write with.  The tapered gold clip is engraved with "PARKER" and the cap is decorated with two gold bands.   The barrel imprint reads: "PARKER VICTORY, Reg TM, Made in England".  The nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'medium' line. Ink filled by the button beneath the blind cap on the barrel.  Condition is excellent and it writes with a glide.  Length: 5 1/4" - 6". It was made to write impeccably.

£125   ( $245  €158)                                                                                   Ref no: 080611-1

E FABER Fountain Pen   Circa: 1938  Colour: 'Lightning' in brown marbled.   Nib: 'Medium'.

A very rare pen by the youngest son Eberhard Faber who had been sent to the USA to set up a fountain pen company.  The gold clip is engraved with "E FABER" and has a ball-end.   The cap and barrel are very smooth and glossy.  The 'Mentmore' nib is 14 carat gold and writes with a 'medium' line.  Ink filled by the gold lever on the barrel.  Condition is excellent.  Superb writer.  Length: 5" - 6 1/8". The Faber family began their empire with a pencil factory.

£125   ( $244  €157)                                                                                   Ref no: 080617-1