Michael McNeil
March 2nd, 2019, 06:24 AM
Hi all,
These pens have been restored inside and outside and are ready to fill with ink and use, unless noted otherwise.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
If you intend to make a purchase, please read "Rules, Shipping, Etc." at the bottom of this post.
4. circa 1938 Mabie Todd Co. Swan in pale golden Lizard pattern. The small rectangles, in the pattern, are outlined in red. The pen was made in England and has the Swan logo imprinted on the cap end. It is made from casein plastic. The lever has pitting in the gold layer, as does the ridge of the clip. The clip ball is brassed on top. The pens with this larger lizard pattern are not easy to find, in my experience. This is a lever fill pen. The nib is a semi-Flexible Extra Fine or XX-Fine 14K. The nib has good flow, but writes a bit light with my vintage Sheaffer's Skrip Washable Blue ink, which tends to be a bit thin and watery. I think the pen would work much better with a darker more saturated ink. Capped the pen measures 4 7/8 inches or 12.3 cm.
Price reduced to $175.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc.below.
https://i.imgur.com/cN8ZgN0.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/eRayvUY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JgCpzYB.jpg
5. ~SOLD~ to D.L.M.
circa 1929 Conklin fountain pen in green and bronze. This color is fairly scarce and I think this is the only model of Conklin that it was used. These are referred to as a "student model" pens by pen collectors. They are a full length slender model. There are no condition issues to report on this pen. The nib is a semi-Flexible XX-Fine 14K with a crescent shaped vent hole. The nib has good flow, but writes a bit light with my vintage Sheaffer's Skrip Washable Blue ink, which tends to be a bit thin and watery. I think the pen would work much better with a darker more saturated ink. Capped the pen measures 5 inches or 12.7 cm. The condition of the pen is Excellent plus.
~SOLD~ to D.L.M. $395.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc.below.
https://i.imgur.com/IUPTIYT.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RAE3fdn.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3RVqbum.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NAQxFPf.jpg
6. 1928 Waterman's No. 52V fountain pen and pencil set in Olive Ripple hard rubber. This pen has puzzled me for a few years. The barrel and nib were made in the U.S., but it has a cap that appears to have been made in Canada. The cap lip band is marked "FDW" .375 (for 10 Karat gold and the date mark is a lower case "n", which would be for 1928. I suspect it is a replacement cap. The clip and lever are gold filled, with no brassing. The barrel imprints have wear, but they are legible. The pencil has a capital letter "A" deeply carved into the top end piece, which screws in and could be replaced. The nose has some slack between it and the barrel. The pencil mechanism is working well. Capped the pen measures 4 3/8 inches or 11.1 cm. The nib is a smooth flexible Medium Stub 14K and will make up to about a 1.75 mm line.
Price reduced to $295.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
https://i.imgur.com/QZ9t6RT.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DBhVSI5.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/5h2J4Qe.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/q2OW3c7.jpg
Rules, Shipping, Etc.
The usual rules apply, the person sending the first e-mail on an item
~stating intent to purchase~ gets the item. I will give you 5 days to
decide if you like the pen or not. I prefer payment by PayPal but also
accept checks or money orders in USD. I can only accept payment by
PayPal from countries outside the U.S. I ship worldwide, so
international customers are always welcome.
Prices are post paid in the U.S., and will be shipped with a tracking
number and insurance. I normally ship inside the U.S. by U.S.
Postal Service Priority Mail. I also ship to other countries by Priority
Mail. I can also ship to other countries by Express International Mail,
if you request it, but it is costly.
Return Policy: I will always allow pens, or other items, to be
returned. If there is a problem I would prefer the chance to fix the problem
or replace the item, when and if possible. Otherwise a full refund
will be offered. If you find a problem and choose to send the item
(pen, mechanical pencil, etc.) to someone else to be corrected, I will
not be responsible for any other problems.
Happy penning!
Michael McNeil
E-mail: michael@northwestpenworks.com
These pens have been restored inside and outside and are ready to fill with ink and use, unless noted otherwise.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
If you intend to make a purchase, please read "Rules, Shipping, Etc." at the bottom of this post.
4. circa 1938 Mabie Todd Co. Swan in pale golden Lizard pattern. The small rectangles, in the pattern, are outlined in red. The pen was made in England and has the Swan logo imprinted on the cap end. It is made from casein plastic. The lever has pitting in the gold layer, as does the ridge of the clip. The clip ball is brassed on top. The pens with this larger lizard pattern are not easy to find, in my experience. This is a lever fill pen. The nib is a semi-Flexible Extra Fine or XX-Fine 14K. The nib has good flow, but writes a bit light with my vintage Sheaffer's Skrip Washable Blue ink, which tends to be a bit thin and watery. I think the pen would work much better with a darker more saturated ink. Capped the pen measures 4 7/8 inches or 12.3 cm.
Price reduced to $175.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc.below.
https://i.imgur.com/cN8ZgN0.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/eRayvUY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JgCpzYB.jpg
5. ~SOLD~ to D.L.M.
circa 1929 Conklin fountain pen in green and bronze. This color is fairly scarce and I think this is the only model of Conklin that it was used. These are referred to as a "student model" pens by pen collectors. They are a full length slender model. There are no condition issues to report on this pen. The nib is a semi-Flexible XX-Fine 14K with a crescent shaped vent hole. The nib has good flow, but writes a bit light with my vintage Sheaffer's Skrip Washable Blue ink, which tends to be a bit thin and watery. I think the pen would work much better with a darker more saturated ink. Capped the pen measures 5 inches or 12.7 cm. The condition of the pen is Excellent plus.
~SOLD~ to D.L.M. $395.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc.below.
https://i.imgur.com/IUPTIYT.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RAE3fdn.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3RVqbum.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NAQxFPf.jpg
6. 1928 Waterman's No. 52V fountain pen and pencil set in Olive Ripple hard rubber. This pen has puzzled me for a few years. The barrel and nib were made in the U.S., but it has a cap that appears to have been made in Canada. The cap lip band is marked "FDW" .375 (for 10 Karat gold and the date mark is a lower case "n", which would be for 1928. I suspect it is a replacement cap. The clip and lever are gold filled, with no brassing. The barrel imprints have wear, but they are legible. The pencil has a capital letter "A" deeply carved into the top end piece, which screws in and could be replaced. The nose has some slack between it and the barrel. The pencil mechanism is working well. Capped the pen measures 4 3/8 inches or 11.1 cm. The nib is a smooth flexible Medium Stub 14K and will make up to about a 1.75 mm line.
Price reduced to $295.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
https://i.imgur.com/QZ9t6RT.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DBhVSI5.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/5h2J4Qe.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/q2OW3c7.jpg
Rules, Shipping, Etc.
The usual rules apply, the person sending the first e-mail on an item
~stating intent to purchase~ gets the item. I will give you 5 days to
decide if you like the pen or not. I prefer payment by PayPal but also
accept checks or money orders in USD. I can only accept payment by
PayPal from countries outside the U.S. I ship worldwide, so
international customers are always welcome.
Prices are post paid in the U.S., and will be shipped with a tracking
number and insurance. I normally ship inside the U.S. by U.S.
Postal Service Priority Mail. I also ship to other countries by Priority
Mail. I can also ship to other countries by Express International Mail,
if you request it, but it is costly.
Return Policy: I will always allow pens, or other items, to be
returned. If there is a problem I would prefer the chance to fix the problem
or replace the item, when and if possible. Otherwise a full refund
will be offered. If you find a problem and choose to send the item
(pen, mechanical pencil, etc.) to someone else to be corrected, I will
not be responsible for any other problems.
Happy penning!
Michael McNeil
E-mail: michael@northwestpenworks.com