Michael McNeil
December 20th, 2013, 08:09 PM
Hi all,
The pens on this list are all fresh from my workbench, they all fill
with ink and write well. It is a wide and wildly varied group. Some
of these pens are from my personal collection. The ink sacs and
plunger head gaskets have been recently replaced and other
work was done as well.
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,
etcetera" at the bottom of this post.
1. circa 1938 Montblanc model 333 1/2 in silver pearl and black. I
have been told that this model is scarce. The 333 1/2 was made in
Hungary and predate some of the more commonly seen wartime Montblanc
pens. The nib is correct and marked 3 1/2, Mont, Blanc, 14, C. The nib
is a smooth writing semi-flexible 14K (Ct.) Moderate pressure will
spread the tines from extra fine to about a 1.5 mm broad line. The
plastic has some discoloration. The clip and cap bands are brassed and
it appears they were lightly gold plated. The cap is imprinted Mont
Blanc with the mountain logo between Mont and Blanc. The cap end has
some wear on the imprinted star/snow cap logo and a small nick on the
edge of the cap end, just above the clip. It is a typical MB
twist/piston filler. I had the plunger gasket restored by my friend
Joel Hamilton aka Inkpen. I found the 333 1/2 imprint on the blind
cap, but it is light and hard to see. Capped the pen measures 4 15/16
inches or 12.5 cm. It is what I would consider a standard size 1930's
vintage fountain pen.
Price $575.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlk_zpsd9e05436.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlkOpen_zps004fe9c1.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlkWr_zpsa907743d.jpg
2. ~SOLD~ to H.S.
1930's or 40's Kaweco Sport in chased black hard rubber. This is
the model with the Art Deco zigzag chasing pattern. The blind cap is
imprinted 112A and 07. There is some discoloration (oxidation) on the
cap. The nib is a very smooth writing Medium Oblique (OM) that has
some flexiblity. I would call it a soft writer. The pen capped
measures 3 3/4 inches or 9.7 cm. These have a typical twist/piston
filling mechanism. I had the plunger gasket restored by my friend Joel
Hamilton aka Inkpen.
~SOLD~ to H.S. $175.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/KawecoBCHRSport_zpsb2afb13e.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/KawecoBCHRSportOpen_zps5cb1adc9.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/KawecoBCHRSportWr_zps56698d9a.jpg
3. 1940's Eversharp Skyline Executive oversize pen and pencil set.
These are navy blue with light green and dark blue pinstriped caps.
The only damage I can find on the set are a couple of small bump marks
on the pencil cone. There is no brassing on the trim and no typical
discoloration on the pen cap. The nib tip is kind of unusual, it
measures as a broad, is wider than it is thick and writes something
like a Medium Stub. It has some line variation, but not quite as much
as I personally prefer in a stub nib. The pencil is functioning
properly. I forgot to include the clam shell box in my photos! It is a
nice burgundy velvet covered box. Most longtime pen collectors know
how hard the Skyline Executives are to find. I have not had one in
quite a few years, I talked with another pen dealer/collector friend
this week and he said he had not seen one in several years. Capped
the pen measures 5 5/8 inches or 14.4 cm The overall condition of
the set is Excellent plus.
Price $445.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WESkylineExecSet_zpse6eef8d3.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WESkylineExecSetOpen_zpsd2646256.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WESkylineExecSetWr_zps1770fabd.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 can also ship to other countries by
Priority Mail, but I prefer to ship by Express International Mail. I
have to charge by Express International Mail, depending on which
country the item will be sent to, but it can be insured and can
usually be tracked online.
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
The pens on this list are all fresh from my workbench, they all fill
with ink and write well. It is a wide and wildly varied group. Some
of these pens are from my personal collection. The ink sacs and
plunger head gaskets have been recently replaced and other
work was done as well.
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,
etcetera" at the bottom of this post.
1. circa 1938 Montblanc model 333 1/2 in silver pearl and black. I
have been told that this model is scarce. The 333 1/2 was made in
Hungary and predate some of the more commonly seen wartime Montblanc
pens. The nib is correct and marked 3 1/2, Mont, Blanc, 14, C. The nib
is a smooth writing semi-flexible 14K (Ct.) Moderate pressure will
spread the tines from extra fine to about a 1.5 mm broad line. The
plastic has some discoloration. The clip and cap bands are brassed and
it appears they were lightly gold plated. The cap is imprinted Mont
Blanc with the mountain logo between Mont and Blanc. The cap end has
some wear on the imprinted star/snow cap logo and a small nick on the
edge of the cap end, just above the clip. It is a typical MB
twist/piston filler. I had the plunger gasket restored by my friend
Joel Hamilton aka Inkpen. I found the 333 1/2 imprint on the blind
cap, but it is light and hard to see. Capped the pen measures 4 15/16
inches or 12.5 cm. It is what I would consider a standard size 1930's
vintage fountain pen.
Price $575.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlk_zpsd9e05436.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlkOpen_zps004fe9c1.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlkWr_zpsa907743d.jpg
2. ~SOLD~ to H.S.
1930's or 40's Kaweco Sport in chased black hard rubber. This is
the model with the Art Deco zigzag chasing pattern. The blind cap is
imprinted 112A and 07. There is some discoloration (oxidation) on the
cap. The nib is a very smooth writing Medium Oblique (OM) that has
some flexiblity. I would call it a soft writer. The pen capped
measures 3 3/4 inches or 9.7 cm. These have a typical twist/piston
filling mechanism. I had the plunger gasket restored by my friend Joel
Hamilton aka Inkpen.
~SOLD~ to H.S. $175.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/KawecoBCHRSport_zpsb2afb13e.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/KawecoBCHRSportOpen_zps5cb1adc9.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/KawecoBCHRSportWr_zps56698d9a.jpg
3. 1940's Eversharp Skyline Executive oversize pen and pencil set.
These are navy blue with light green and dark blue pinstriped caps.
The only damage I can find on the set are a couple of small bump marks
on the pencil cone. There is no brassing on the trim and no typical
discoloration on the pen cap. The nib tip is kind of unusual, it
measures as a broad, is wider than it is thick and writes something
like a Medium Stub. It has some line variation, but not quite as much
as I personally prefer in a stub nib. The pencil is functioning
properly. I forgot to include the clam shell box in my photos! It is a
nice burgundy velvet covered box. Most longtime pen collectors know
how hard the Skyline Executives are to find. I have not had one in
quite a few years, I talked with another pen dealer/collector friend
this week and he said he had not seen one in several years. Capped
the pen measures 5 5/8 inches or 14.4 cm The overall condition of
the set is Excellent plus.
Price $445.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WESkylineExecSet_zpse6eef8d3.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WESkylineExecSetOpen_zpsd2646256.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WESkylineExecSetWr_zps1770fabd.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 can also ship to other countries by
Priority Mail, but I prefer to ship by Express International Mail. I
have to charge by Express International Mail, depending on which
country the item will be sent to, but it can be insured and can
usually be tracked online.
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