Michael McNeil
September 26th, 2014, 07:01 PM
Hi all,
The pens on this list have not been offered on the internet before.
These pens all have been restored inside and out and are ready to fill
with ink and use.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
Pen #1. circa 1930 Dixie oversize fountain pen in jade green. This is
one of the most beautiful jade green pens I have ever owned. BTW, I
was not the one who highlighted the imprint. The color of the pen is
exceptional and the gold filled trim is perfect. The nib is a
replacement made by Gold Medal. It is a smooth writing rigid Fine 14K.
Dixie pens have interested me for a long time. They are difficult to
find here on the U.S. West Coast. The pens were made in Libertyville,
Illinois by a man who had earlier worked for W.A. Sheaffer's Co.,
George Kraker, as I recall. The Michael - George Co. also had a pen
factory in Grand Haven, Michigan and made Pencraft, and some other
brands of pens. If I am not mistaken, they also made Yankee pens.
Anyway this is one of their early attempts to make a somewhat
streamline pen. The quality of these pens is not the highest or
lowest, but somewhere in the middle. Capped the pen measures 5 3/16
inches or 13.1 cm. The diameter is close to the same as a Parker
Duofold Senior.
Price $295.00 shipping with insurance included in the U.S. Foreign
shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieJadeOS_zps814c06a9.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieJadeOSOpen_zps625d8a60.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieJadeOSWr_zps5dc7715e.jpg
2. ~SOLD~ to J.H.
circa 1930 Dixie oversize fountain pen in striated light green and
dark translucent green. Dixie used some celluloid plastic colors that
I have not seen in any other brands of pens. The only brassing I can
find are a couple of very small specks on either side of the clip
ball. Also there is a small nick or defect in the side of the clip,
about 5.5 mm above the ball. The barrel imprint is crisp with sharp
raised edges, but typically light in the center, as I have noticed on
other Dixie pens. The nib is a smooth wet writing fat Fine 14K with
some flex. You can achieve about a 1 mm line with pressure. The nib
may be a replacement, I am not sure. the mark on it is 14K with the
letter "R" below and enclosed in a diamond. I have seen this mark on
pens made by Waterman's in Canada, that were a Waterman's sub-brand.
Dixie pens have interested me for a long time. They are difficult to
find here on the U.S. West Coast. The pens were made in Libertyville,
Illinois by a man who had earlier worked for W.A. Sheaffer's Co.,
George Kraker, as I recall. The Michael - George Co. also had a pen
factory in Grand Haven, Michigan and made Pencraft, and some other
brands of pens. If I am not mistaken, they also made Yankee pens.
Anyway this is one of their early attempts to make a somewhat
streamline pen. The quality of these pens is not the highest or
lowest, but somewhere in the middle. Capped the pen measures 5 3/16
inches or 13.1 cm. The diameter is close to the same as a Parker
Duofold Senior.
~SOLD~ to J.H. $245.00 shipping with insurance included in the U.S. Foreign
shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieGrOS_zps37dbe745.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieGrOSOpen_zps8404b92d.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieGrOSWr_zps0369f769.jpg
3. 1930's Pencraft oversize combination fountain pen/pencil in black
and white pearl. I was not the one who highlighted the imprint.
This is a large combo. The top of the clip and the ball has some
brassing, as you can see in the photos. The lever has some
brassing in places along the top edge and a thin line around the
small edge of pencil nozzle. The color of the white pearl is not
perfect, but it is exceptional. There is a bit of discoloration on the
threads and where the cap covers the barrel. The pencil mechanism is
working smoothly and propels and repels the lead. The nib is a smooth
wet writing semi-Flex Fine. The nib is the correct one marked Pencraft
14K - 6. Capped the combo measures 5 7/8 inches or 14.9 cm. This combo
was made in Libertyville, Illinois by a man who had earlier worked for
W.A. Sheaffer's Co., George Kraker, as I recall. The Michael - George
Co. also had a pen factory in Grand Haven, Michigan and made Pencraft,
and some other brands of pens. If I am not mistaken, they also made
Yankee pens. The Pencraft pens were made both in Michigan and
Illinois. I think this is probably the only Pencraft combo that I have
seen personally.
Price $200.00 shipping with insurance included in the U.S. Foreign
shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PencraftComboBW_zps0e656c98.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PencraftComboBWOpen_zps88e01c15.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PencraftComboBWWr_zps46dc57e0.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, which is $24.75 to most countries,
except Canada, which is less. I can also ship to other countries by
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
The pens on this list have not been offered on the internet before.
These pens all have been restored inside and out and are ready to fill
with ink and use.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
Pen #1. circa 1930 Dixie oversize fountain pen in jade green. This is
one of the most beautiful jade green pens I have ever owned. BTW, I
was not the one who highlighted the imprint. The color of the pen is
exceptional and the gold filled trim is perfect. The nib is a
replacement made by Gold Medal. It is a smooth writing rigid Fine 14K.
Dixie pens have interested me for a long time. They are difficult to
find here on the U.S. West Coast. The pens were made in Libertyville,
Illinois by a man who had earlier worked for W.A. Sheaffer's Co.,
George Kraker, as I recall. The Michael - George Co. also had a pen
factory in Grand Haven, Michigan and made Pencraft, and some other
brands of pens. If I am not mistaken, they also made Yankee pens.
Anyway this is one of their early attempts to make a somewhat
streamline pen. The quality of these pens is not the highest or
lowest, but somewhere in the middle. Capped the pen measures 5 3/16
inches or 13.1 cm. The diameter is close to the same as a Parker
Duofold Senior.
Price $295.00 shipping with insurance included in the U.S. Foreign
shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieJadeOS_zps814c06a9.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieJadeOSOpen_zps625d8a60.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieJadeOSWr_zps5dc7715e.jpg
2. ~SOLD~ to J.H.
circa 1930 Dixie oversize fountain pen in striated light green and
dark translucent green. Dixie used some celluloid plastic colors that
I have not seen in any other brands of pens. The only brassing I can
find are a couple of very small specks on either side of the clip
ball. Also there is a small nick or defect in the side of the clip,
about 5.5 mm above the ball. The barrel imprint is crisp with sharp
raised edges, but typically light in the center, as I have noticed on
other Dixie pens. The nib is a smooth wet writing fat Fine 14K with
some flex. You can achieve about a 1 mm line with pressure. The nib
may be a replacement, I am not sure. the mark on it is 14K with the
letter "R" below and enclosed in a diamond. I have seen this mark on
pens made by Waterman's in Canada, that were a Waterman's sub-brand.
Dixie pens have interested me for a long time. They are difficult to
find here on the U.S. West Coast. The pens were made in Libertyville,
Illinois by a man who had earlier worked for W.A. Sheaffer's Co.,
George Kraker, as I recall. The Michael - George Co. also had a pen
factory in Grand Haven, Michigan and made Pencraft, and some other
brands of pens. If I am not mistaken, they also made Yankee pens.
Anyway this is one of their early attempts to make a somewhat
streamline pen. The quality of these pens is not the highest or
lowest, but somewhere in the middle. Capped the pen measures 5 3/16
inches or 13.1 cm. The diameter is close to the same as a Parker
Duofold Senior.
~SOLD~ to J.H. $245.00 shipping with insurance included in the U.S. Foreign
shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieGrOS_zps37dbe745.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieGrOSOpen_zps8404b92d.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/DixieGrOSWr_zps0369f769.jpg
3. 1930's Pencraft oversize combination fountain pen/pencil in black
and white pearl. I was not the one who highlighted the imprint.
This is a large combo. The top of the clip and the ball has some
brassing, as you can see in the photos. The lever has some
brassing in places along the top edge and a thin line around the
small edge of pencil nozzle. The color of the white pearl is not
perfect, but it is exceptional. There is a bit of discoloration on the
threads and where the cap covers the barrel. The pencil mechanism is
working smoothly and propels and repels the lead. The nib is a smooth
wet writing semi-Flex Fine. The nib is the correct one marked Pencraft
14K - 6. Capped the combo measures 5 7/8 inches or 14.9 cm. This combo
was made in Libertyville, Illinois by a man who had earlier worked for
W.A. Sheaffer's Co., George Kraker, as I recall. The Michael - George
Co. also had a pen factory in Grand Haven, Michigan and made Pencraft,
and some other brands of pens. If I am not mistaken, they also made
Yankee pens. The Pencraft pens were made both in Michigan and
Illinois. I think this is probably the only Pencraft combo that I have
seen personally.
Price $200.00 shipping with insurance included in the U.S. Foreign
shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PencraftComboBW_zps0e656c98.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PencraftComboBWOpen_zps88e01c15.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PencraftComboBWWr_zps46dc57e0.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, which is $24.75 to most countries,
except Canada, which is less. I can also ship to other countries by
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