Lexaf
April 4th, 2015, 05:37 PM
The Merlin pens were marketed and designed especially for The Netherlands in the early 1950's. Parts were made in Germany and then sent to Amsterdam where they were assembled. Many different models were available at the time, such as the 'Elegant', the 'Osmi', the small 'Merlina' and the even smaller 'Lady'. One of the most popular models was the '33'. Also a small pen, we would consider a 'ladies pen' now, but in that time the Dutch users seemed to like small pens, men as well as women, for a reason I cannot find out in this modern times where fountain pen lovers seem to like much bigger pens.
Many colors exist in this model, one of the reasons they are sought after and collectible. Very rarely mint pieces show up nowadays and to find N.O.S. and boxed specimens is quite exceptional!
Although the pens I offer here are N.O.S. and in near mint condition, the condition of the boxes you can see is not 100%, but one can expect that after storage for more than 50 years!
I acquired these pens from a fountain pen friend in the Netherlands. He found a nice lot in an old forgotten stock from a former stationary shop that closed many years ago. He offered them to me to help me complete my already quite large collection of Merlins. Some of the colors in the '33' range were double, so I will offer these to you now (There will be a another, red '33' in a separate posting).
If you search for 'Merlin Pens' on Google you'll find a lot of info, especially on the Fountain Pen Network site. Don't believe the urban legend about thousands of them buried in the ground somewhere in the south of France during WWII. It's Bogus. Andy Lambrou's story about buying large quantities from the liquidation stock is true!
The pens I present here most probably originate from regular shop stock before the liquidation of the firm.
Specifications:
Brand: MERLIN Model: '33'
Made in Germany / The Netherlands - Manufactured around 1955.
Material: Barrel & cap: gray&black marbled celluloid.
Top juwel, blind end cap, section and feeder: Ebonite (HR)
Furniture: Clip & cap ring: Gold plated brass.
Filling system: Button filler. (as the original rubber ink sac was totally hardened, I replaced it with a new, silicone sac.
Nib: Original Merlin/Degussa (both logos are on the nib). 14 K F semi flex. See writing sample in the pictures.
Condition: Never used, New Old Stock. As a result of long time storage some micro scratches and 'shop wear' can bee found. I completely disassembled the pen, cleaned all the parts, replaced the deteriorated rubber ink sac and reassembled the pen. It has been tested for filling and writing well and so small traces of ink will be found as a result of testing.
Dimensions:
Closed: 120
Without cap: 109 mm
Posted: 139 mm
Diam. over barrel: 10,8 mm
Diam over the cap: 12,5 mm
Asking us $ 45,-- for this rare piece.
Shipping us$ 11,-- (because or the box)
Shipped World wide from The Netherlands
(standard priority small parcel mail, no insurance, no registry, no T&T).
Please mail to my e-mail address (do not PM)
HERE (lexvangalen@gmail.com)
and refer to: "Pen #9 Gray Merlin"
FIRST ONE WITH A FIRM 'I WANT IT' HAS THE PEN.
Paypal only.
Please look at the pictures below.
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Thank you for looking.
Many colors exist in this model, one of the reasons they are sought after and collectible. Very rarely mint pieces show up nowadays and to find N.O.S. and boxed specimens is quite exceptional!
Although the pens I offer here are N.O.S. and in near mint condition, the condition of the boxes you can see is not 100%, but one can expect that after storage for more than 50 years!
I acquired these pens from a fountain pen friend in the Netherlands. He found a nice lot in an old forgotten stock from a former stationary shop that closed many years ago. He offered them to me to help me complete my already quite large collection of Merlins. Some of the colors in the '33' range were double, so I will offer these to you now (There will be a another, red '33' in a separate posting).
If you search for 'Merlin Pens' on Google you'll find a lot of info, especially on the Fountain Pen Network site. Don't believe the urban legend about thousands of them buried in the ground somewhere in the south of France during WWII. It's Bogus. Andy Lambrou's story about buying large quantities from the liquidation stock is true!
The pens I present here most probably originate from regular shop stock before the liquidation of the firm.
Specifications:
Brand: MERLIN Model: '33'
Made in Germany / The Netherlands - Manufactured around 1955.
Material: Barrel & cap: gray&black marbled celluloid.
Top juwel, blind end cap, section and feeder: Ebonite (HR)
Furniture: Clip & cap ring: Gold plated brass.
Filling system: Button filler. (as the original rubber ink sac was totally hardened, I replaced it with a new, silicone sac.
Nib: Original Merlin/Degussa (both logos are on the nib). 14 K F semi flex. See writing sample in the pictures.
Condition: Never used, New Old Stock. As a result of long time storage some micro scratches and 'shop wear' can bee found. I completely disassembled the pen, cleaned all the parts, replaced the deteriorated rubber ink sac and reassembled the pen. It has been tested for filling and writing well and so small traces of ink will be found as a result of testing.
Dimensions:
Closed: 120
Without cap: 109 mm
Posted: 139 mm
Diam. over barrel: 10,8 mm
Diam over the cap: 12,5 mm
Asking us $ 45,-- for this rare piece.
Shipping us$ 11,-- (because or the box)
Shipped World wide from The Netherlands
(standard priority small parcel mail, no insurance, no registry, no T&T).
Please mail to my e-mail address (do not PM)
HERE (lexvangalen@gmail.com)
and refer to: "Pen #9 Gray Merlin"
FIRST ONE WITH A FIRM 'I WANT IT' HAS THE PEN.
Paypal only.
Please look at the pictures below.
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj504/Lex_van_Galen/FPG%20sale%20april%202015/DSCF4655_zpshuy6qhly.jpg (http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/Lex_van_Galen/media/FPG%20sale%20april%202015/DSCF4655_zpshuy6qhly.jpg.html)
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Thank you for looking.