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For many years I have accumulated pens & pencils, coins, vintage ads and various other curios. The time has come to whittle down my collections, starting with the pens & pencils.
These range from vintage Conway Stewart, Eversharp, Parker and Waterman to limited edition Mont Blanc, Onoto, Namiki and Pelikan.
I'll be adding items to the website regularly, so if you don't see what you're looking for, it might be on its way. Please use the form on the contact page to get in touch.
I also list items on eBay; my account pmarkoni has received 100% positive feedback over 22 years.
Special mention this week:
Just one special mention – but a very special mention…
L2047 – a Waterman Golpheresque 0502 Gold-Filled Overlay Eyedropper Fountain Pen
New Arrivals
Parker Duofold Blue Mosaic Ballpoint in excellent condition.
The special edition Blue Mosaic was introduced in 2001, followed by red and black in 2002. These pens are amongst the most eye-catching of the modern Duofolds. It features shimmering blue, white and black tones with a rhodium-plated trim, in hand cast acrylic.
Cartridge installed
The cap has the Parker Ace emblem
Barrel date code P.
There is no Parker box with this but it will be sent in a nice snap-closing box.
Length open: 135mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L1810
This is a vintage Swan Mabie Todd Eternal 46/ETN fountain pen, which was manufactured in USA circa 1915. The pen is large and bold. It is quite a rare Swan model, in stunning Black Hard Rubber with gold trim. The black colour is without discolouration, which is pretty unusual as models of this colour often have a discolouration/darkening problem.
The imprint on the barrel is nice; and also the model number '46/ETN' is embossed at the barrel end. The pen bears a large Swan ETERNAL #6 solid 14k gold nib. A new ink sac has been fitted to the pen. There is brassing on the lever but both gold bands are in very good condition.
Summary:
Swan Eternal 46/ETN - USA, a senior bold pen manufactured:c.1915
Stunning Black Hard Rubber
Large Swan Eternal #6 14k gold nib
Gold Trim
Large Swan Mabie Todd ETERNAL #6 14k Solid Gold Nib
New ink sac fitted ~ serviced ~ nice overall oondition
Lever Fill
Cap:
Deluxe extra broad gold cap band
Pocket Clip: Gold pocket clip with 'PATENT JAN.19.1915' embossed; it is polished and adjusted.
Nib: 14k solid gold
imprint: Reads 'MABIE TODD & CO NEW YORK ETERNAL 6'
Barrel:
Imprint: Excellent; Reads '"SWAN" SELF-FILLING PEN MABIE, TODD & Co New York PATS.JAN.26.04 MAY.21.18 PAT.PDG. ETERNAL' with the 'SWAN' trademark
Lever:
Some brassing
Length closed: 139mm
Length open: 132mm
Length posted: 175mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L2352
A vintage Parker 61 Insignia fountain pen in rolled gold, manufactured in USA circa 1960s.
It is in excellent condition, with no damage, only minor wear on the body commensurate with age and use. The pen bears a double jewel stone. The arrow inlaid in front of the nib is present and intact. The iridium tip of the nib is intact. The capillary filling system is in working condition.
The Parker advertising campaign for the 1956 Christmas season likens the revolutionary 61 to a pen from Outer Space, was on the mind of the American public at that time.
The first fountain pen that actually fills itself, requiring no action from the user. The pen has no button, no lever, no plunger, no squeeze bar, and no cartridge or converter. The pen sucks up a fill by capillary action.
• Advertised by Parker as 'Pen from Outer Space' in Christmas 1956.
• Comes with a very nice Parker clamshell box, which works perfectly but has ink stains and wear marks as you can see in the pictures here.
• Double Jewel / Twin Tassie
• Capillary-filling ~ Intact Arrow Inlaid
• Serviced; Excellent Overall Condition
Summary:
Model: Parker 61 Insignia - USA
Colour: Rolled gold
Cap:
Trim: 12k rolled gold cap with gold furniture. Hallmarked.
Clip: Gold Parker arrow pocket clip
Nib::
14k solid gold
Imprint: N/A
Barrel:
Imprint: N/A
Filling System: Capillary
Length Closed: 133mm
Length Open: 124mm
Length Posted: 142mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L1573
A very nice Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Classique 145 Fountain Pen with a 14k oblique nib in fantastic condition.
Any signs of wear are tiny and commensurate with its age. However, both the nib and cap securing system are in perfect order.
No box. No converter included, but converters and cartridges are available to buy.
MB serial number: BM 1661685
Nib: Handcrafted Au 585 / 14k gold nib
Clip and trim: Gold plated
Barrel: Black
Cap: Black, push-fit cap.
Filling mechanism: Cartridge or converter.
Length closed: 135mm
Length open: 115mm
Length posted: 149mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L1171
A stylish Parker Duofold Centennial Presidential Fountain Pen in Burgundy Marble, with an 18k gold nib.
It’s a normal Parker Centennial with a ‘Godron’ fluted 23k gold plated Presidential cap. This is heavy 5 micron gold plating – at least twice the usual thickness and more closely resembling solid gold. And harder wearing.
The pen is ex-display and is near mint condition.
Parker ‘arrow’ two-tone 18k medium nib. Made in the UK.
Supplied with a gold and black Parker gift box (not the original box).
Length closed: 136mm
Length open: 128mm
Length posted: 172mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L2542
Parker Duofold Ballpoint, Bentley Customised, Palladium trim, c.2004, mint.
Part of Bentley’s range of accessories for their cars. Mint condition as new. Comes with original box and includes outer bag from Bentley at Crewe (the bag has a hole in it, see pictures).
Bentley customised decal. Stunning custom wood box with racing green plush lining. Reversible insert to hold one or two pens.
An extremely rare find. Featured on page 320 of David Shepherd's Duofold book - see last picture.
Length: open 135mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
Parker customised pens image from ‘Parker Duofold’ by David Shepherd and Dan Zazove.
L2598
Parker Duofold Ballpoint, Ivorine with gold trims, mint as new, unused, with Parker gift box and outer cover.
Crafted from an elegant white ‘historical colour’ resin which gives the appearance of enamel. Gold plated with a stamped Parker ‘Ace’ cap crown.
Smooth cap twist mechanism. Ink cartridge installed.
Length open: 135mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L2660
A fantastic condition Special Edition Mont Blanc Meisterstück Solitaire Calligraphy Gold Leaf Fountain Pen with 18k Flexible Nib.
This luxury fountain pen, finished in black translucent lacquer, is embellished with real gold leaf applied by hand and features a full black PVD clip and three full black PVD rings embossed with the Mont Blanc brand name. PVD finish is a high-tech coating process where a thin, durable material is vaporised in a vacuum and deposited atom-by-atom onto surfaces, creating an extremely hard, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant layer.
The cap top is crowned with the iconic white Mont Blanc emblem. The fountain pen is crowned with a hand-crafted flexible 18k / Au750 solid gold nib. With varying pressure a line width can be created from extra fine 0.3 mm to double broad 1.6 mm.
Box, inner cover, outer cover, papers included, please see pictures.
Nib: Handcrafted Au 750 / 18k gold flexible nib
Clip: PVD-coated
Barrel: Black lacquered barrel with gold-leaf pattern
Cap: Black lacquered cap with gold-leaf pattern
Colour: Black
Filling Mechanism: Integrated piston filling system.
Length closed: 144mm
Length open: 124mm
Length posted: 158mm
Weight: 63 grams
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L2883
Sampson Mordan Vermeil Carpenter's Pencil Art Deco, 1921.
This is for a small, beautiful sterling silver gilt (vermeil) Edwardian carpenter’s pencil made by Sampson Mordan & Co. The holder has a fine engine turned design and inside is a flat cedar pencil. It is in excellent condition; please study the photos to confirm this.
The silver carries a full set of English sterling silver hallmarks that date it to London 1921, along with the initials S.M & Co and the maker’s name S. Mordan & Co. It is in excellent condition and comes with an original pencil.
Length: 83mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L2435
Waterman Gold Filled Ring Top Pencil with beautiful Pansy Pattern.
Excellent condition with no lead included.
Waterman’s engraved on the cap.
Blank cartouche.
Length: 97mm
Weight: 8g
More information/pictures available on request.
A note regarding mechanical pencils: Please be aware that although they are in working order, they are offered as collectors’ items. Where there is a lead installed it will be noted in the description. Sometimes there will be extra leads. Finding refill leads can be tricky, depending on the make: for some brands they are standard and available from major online sellers, and for others they have to be found on eBay or Etsy, or from vintage writing equipment sellers.
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L2279
Waterman Solid Gold Gothic Oversize Pencil in very nice condition.
The pencil consists of a black hard rubber (ebonite) core, which is covered by a metal sleeve, or "overlay." This sleeve is then hand-engraved or stamped with the checkerboard "Gothic" pattern.
There is a small ding in the barrel underneath the cartouche.
Barrel: Ebonite
Clip and Trim: 14k Gold Overlay
Date Manufactured: 1915-1930
Cartouche engraved with the initials E.J.W.
Lead installed and fully working.
Length: 135mm
Diameter: 10mm
Weight: 23.22g
More information/pictures available on request.
A note regarding mechanical pencils: Please be aware that although they are in working order, they are offered as collectors’ items. Where there is a lead installed it will be noted in the description. Sometimes there will be extra leads. Finding refill leads can be tricky, depending on the make: for some brands they are standard and available from major online sellers, and for others they have to be found on eBay or Etsy, or from vintage writing equipment sellers.
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L2029
Parker 75 RMS Queen Elizabeth Fountain Pen, 1977
This is a beautiful Parker Limited Edition pen (614 of 5000) in unused condition and in its original chest with its Certificate of Authenticity; it was made around 1977 with brass recovered from the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth, which sank in Hong Kong harbour. The edition number is imprinted on the cap band.
There is a little tarnish to the brass and nib but this can be polished off. Fitted with the triangular gripping section with chrome lined ring and US-made 14k Medium nib.
It is packaged in the larger treasure chest box, not the more common rectangular wooden box. Includes the certificate shown in photo, with key to box.
Please check photographs for condition. There is a link to larger images below.
Length closed: 129mm
Length open: 120mm
Length posted: 141mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L2672
Waterman CF Rollerball, Solid Silver, 1970s, excellent condition.
A great example of the 1970s solid silver Waterman's Ideal rollerball pen, full Waterman hallmarks, with the fine barley engine turned finish. Clear crisp imprints and hallmarks "Waterman argent massif” and “Made in France". The pen has been tested, & fitted with a new refill. Fully working, no wear, no dings, no personal engravings.
Length closed: 135mm
Length open: 130mm
Length posted: 146mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L1526
Waterman CF Barleycorn Fountain Pen, Gold Plated, 18k Fine Nib
An excellent example of the 1970s gold plated Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen, full Waterman hallmarks, with the fine barley engine turned finish. Clear crisp imprints and hallmarks "Waterman” “Plaque Or G” and “Made in France".
The pen has been tested and writes well. Refills can be found at specialist shops, or the installed (empty) cartridge can be filled using a syringe with the ink of your choice. No box available.
Length closed: 134mm
Length open: 122mm
Length posted: 147mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L1465
Parker Vintage Lady Duofold Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Chinese Red in good condition.
This stylish and classic Parker vintage pen and pencil were made in America around 1928, specifically for the female customer.
The Duofold range was very popular and this pen, the “Lady Duofold” was similar to the Junior model but with a ring top rather than a clip. It is in a colour they termed “Chinese Red”. It has a broad 12ct gold plated cap band and a Chatelaine ring. It was designed to be hung around the neck by a ribbon or chain and, of course, the same could be done today. Equally it could be carried on a handbag keyring or simply used as a desk pen. It is a small, slim pen measuring 116mm with cap on and 145mm with cap on barrel end.
The strong barrel imprint reads “Geo S. Parker Fountain Pen – Lady Duofold – Janesville – Lucky Curve – WIS - USA PAT 4-25-11”.
It has a fine to medium point Parker Duofold nib. Its condition is good with only minor age wear. This vintage pen is a button filler which means that you unscrew a blind cap at the end of the barrel to reveal a button which you press to expel the air in the sac and depress to allow the ink to enter – a clean and efficient filling method.
The matching pencil also has a ring top. You will note the corresponding black edging design on pencil and pen. It is a rotary pencil which means you rotate the cap to expel and repel the lead. Originally it would have had a rubber underneath the pencil blind cap but this has long since been used. It can be refilled with 1.2mm Yard-O-Led replacement leads (a few included here). The text on the barrel of the pencil reads “Parker Duofold U.S.A.”.
An added bonus is the Parker hard top box. The cream lining provides a pleasing backdrop to the “Chinese Red” and it carries the Parker branding inside the lid. The green exterior has some wear and some ink staining on the rear but overall, with its satisfying snap shut clasp, it is a worthy carrier of these vintage classics. Suitable to add to a collection or to use as everyday writers. Serviced and bench tested prior to offering for sale.
Pen (without ring):
Length closed: 115mm
Length open: 108mm
Length posted: 143mm
Pencil (without ring):
Length open: 123mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
L1371
Rare Vintage Waterman No. 0502 GFT "Golpheresque" Eyedropper Fountain Pen – fully boxed set with flexible #2 New York Nib (c. 1900).
A 120-year-old gold-filled eyedropper in fantastic condition. Comes complete with original glass pipette, green leather box and Waterman filling instructions.
The classic Waterman "Golpheresque" pattern is a gold-filled overlay. These were crafted with intricate, hand-engraved gold-filled metal wrapped over a core of black hard rubber. Gold-filled is not solid gold. It was a luxury finish meant to give the aesthetic and weight of a gold pen at a slightly more reasonable price point.
Pen Condition: Extra Fine
Date Manufactured: 1884-1900
Manufacturer: L.E. Waterman Co., New York, USA
Model Number: 0502 (0 = Overlay, 5 = Gold-Filled, 02 = #2 Standard Size Eyedropper)
Estimated Production: Early 1900s (Bearing the historical 1884 patent date imprint)
Filling System: Original Eyedropper (Manual barrel reservoir fill)
Pattern / Finish: Full "Golpheresque" / Repoussé Chased Motif
Cap Configuration: Original Clipless "Vest Pocket" Factory Style (Smooth cap)
Section Variant: Features the original factory-milled, bullet-shaped anti-rotation alignment notch
Nib: Authentic 14k Gold "Waterman's Ideal New York" No. 2 (Highly Flexible)
Accessories: Original Turn-of-the-Century Green Leather Case with Royal Velvet Interior
Condition:
The Pen: Excellent, highly preserved condition. The gold-filled overlay is bright and crisp with no visible brassing (wear through the gold plating) and no visible dents or structural cracks. The exposed black hard rubber retains its deep colour with minimal UV oxidation.
The Nib & Feed: The 14k Gold "New York" #2 nib is perfectly aligned with straight, undamaged tines. The feed is entirely intact. The nib offers highly responsive flexibility under light finger pressure.
The Box: Outstanding vintage condition for its age. The green leather exterior structural integrity remains intact, and the deep velvet interior lining is in excellent condition with some ink stains.
Engraving information (from Google AI): The barrel cartouche features an engraving reading "Chas. F. Staiger". Historical census and genealogical records from the turn of the century point to this pen originally belonging to the prominent Staiger family line of the American Midwest (principally Ohio/Indiana). A luxury writing instrument of this calibre – complete with its premium flexible nib and original velvet-lined presentation box – was an immense status symbol in the early 1900s, traditionally commissioned for prominent professionals or gifted as an elite milestone heirloom.
Pen Dimensions:
Length closed: 137mm
Length open: 128mm
Length posted: 162mm
Free delivery to the UK for all items. Overseas shipping quotes on request.
Please study the photographs here, which are of the actual item for sale and form a large part of the description.
’Rare Overlay Pens’ image from ‘Waterman Past and Present’ by Max Davis and Gary Lehrer.
L2047