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    Default Broadway Fountain Pen - US FP CO NY???

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    Hello, I have just received a tiny pen that appears to me to be from late 1920's or early 1930's.

    Total length capped: 89 mm, or 2 15/16" (not including the loop at the top of the clip)

    The clip has a loop at the top of the cap for hanging the pen as a pendant.

    The barrel is imprinted with 2 lines:

    "BROADWAY FOUNTAIN PEN"

    "U.S. F.P. CO. NY"

    and the nib is imprinted with:

    "WARRANTED"

    "14 KT"

    I can't seem to find any online references to US Fountain Pen Company,
    and although there are one or two ebay items labeled Broadway Fountain Pen, there is no resemblance at all to this pen design.
    I have also looked through some of my reference books, including a 1989 edition of Lambrou's "Fountain Pens Vintage and Modern" with no results, not even a clue...

    I would love to hear that someone here has insight or knowledge regarding this manufacturer or this pen.

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    Default Re: Broadway Fountain Pen - US FP CO NY???

    I think that this is a Victor pen. The company went by "US Victor F.P Co." on a lot of its products and was based in NYC. I have a couple of Victors that are marked with Victor on the clip, and "U.S. F.P. Co. NY" on the barrel. IIRC, I have seen a cap band similar to yours on a very nice Victor marked celluloid combo. I think that "Indy Pen Dance" still hosts Richard Binders excellent reference pages on their site. He likely has something on Victor/US FP/Victapen. A bit later than your pen, they made the little "Victapen" convertible pen and pencil sets. Worth a Google. Nice obscure brand that seemed to focus on niche models more than standard fountain pens.

    Bob

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    Default Re: Broadway Fountain Pen - US FP CO NY???

    Thank you! that gives me a tiny lead to search for more info...
    I finally found a single reference in a book to the United States Pen Company, but no further description.

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    Default Re: Broadway Fountain Pen - US FP CO NY???

    Quote Originally Posted by DrBlues View Post
    I finally found a single reference in a book to the United States Pen Company, but no further description.
    What's the book, please?

    TIA,
    Z

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