Welcome to Lovepens.
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
Conway Stewart 526s & Duro 2 Pink Toothpaste Boxed Set, manufactured in the UK around 1930.
Rare pink toothpaste model
Beautiful little 14k gold nib.
Very nice condition with lovely box.
Imprints a little faded
Lever fill working fine on the pen, and pencil mechanism working on pencil, lead installed.
Models: Conway Stewart No. 526 / 526A Dinkie fountain pen and No. 2 Duro-Point pencil.
Finish: "Pink and Mauve" or "Pink and Blue" marbled celluloid (often referred to by collectors in patterns like the pink/mauve "toothpaste" or mottled finishes) with gold-filled trim.
Filling Mechanism: Lever-filler fountain pen.
Nib: 14k gold nib
Supplied in an original branded Conway Stewart presentation/gift box
Pen:
Length closed: 92mm excluding ring
Length open: 84mm
Length posted: 109mm
Pencil:
Length: 105mm excluding ring
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.
L1796
The Conway Stewart No. 36 Fountain Pen and matching No. 23 Propelling Pencil boxed set in Green Stripe (also referred to as Lined Green Marble or Green Hatched) is a vintage writing set made in the UK around the 1940s to 1950s.
Lever fill mechanism working and ink sac sounds okay, but not tested.
Pencil mechanism is working but no lead currently installed.
Clear barrel imprints, some brassing to clip edges.
Conway Stewart 5N 14k gold nib.
Green striped or lined green marble celluloid/plastic with gold-filled trim, triple cap bands, and a diamond clip.
Very nice original box.
Pen:
Length closed: 124mm
Length open: 113mm
Length posted: 154mm
Pencil:
Length: 111mm
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.
L1777
Conway Stewart 548 & Duro 2 Long Dinkie Harlequin, Box Set
Beautiful set in the rare Harlequin design with excellent barrel imprints
Deco CS painted box in great condition
Pen filling mechanism working properly
Small amount of brassing on the gold plated lever
Glossy and smooth barrels on pen and pencil
Pencil lead propels and retracts perfectly
There is an oval mark on the pencil nozzle, on the gold plating. You can see this on image 10. Perhaps the nozzle could be polished to reveal all shiny metal underneath – but I’m not sure.
Color: Harlequin
Pen Pattern: Long Dinkie Harlequin Pen
Comments: Superb Deco Box
Conway Stewart 14k gold nib
Nib Style: Fine Point
Nib Imprint: Conway 14k Gold
Clip: Gold Plated
Clip & Trim: Gold plated Lever with slight brassing
Imprint on Pen: Dinkie 548 Conway Stewart Made in England
Pen Condition: Excellent
Box Condition: Excellent, hand painted
Model: 548
Matching Pencil: Mint Duro point 2
Pen:
Length closed: 114mm
Length open: 103mm
Length posted: 138mm
Pencil:
Length: 108mm
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.
L1795
The Conway Stewart 726 & Duro 2 Box Set Ring Top Lavender refers to a highly collectible, vintage British writing set from the late 1920s or 1930s. This specific set is prized among fountain pen collectors for its rare Lavender casein or celluloid finish, compact vest-pocket sizing, and historical significance.
Fantastic set in this beautiful and rare colour. Quite faint imprint on the pen but on the pencil it is gold-filled and new-looking.
The pen has a very nice No.3 CS 14k gold nib. It will need a new ink sac before using.
The pencil is functioning well and a lead is installed.
Beautiful Deco box.
Conway Stewart Dandy (Model 726) Fountain Pen: A smaller, vest-pocket sized fountain pen traditionally fitted with a flexible or semi-flexible 14-karat gold nib. In this era, it features a lever-filler mechanism and a ring-top cap (a small loop instead of a traditional pocket clip), which allowed the owner to attach it to a chatelaine, ribbon, or neck chain.
Conway Stewart Duro No. 2 Propelling Pencil: A matching mechanical pencil featuring the Duro Point mechanism.
The Lavender Finish
The Lavender colourway is exceptionally scarce. During this period, Conway Stewart experimented heavily with vibrant, marbled, and pearlescent plastics, including casein (a milk-protein based material) and celluloid. Casein produces incredibly deep, luminous colors that modern materials struggle to replicate; however, it is highly sensitive to moisture and sunlight. Finding a set in this colour without significant fading, crystallisation, or water warping is extremely rare.
Pen:
Length closed: 105mm excluding ring
Length open: 98mm
Length posted: 137mm
Pencil:
Length: 105mm excluding ring
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.
L1786
Parker Duofold Black Mosaic Ballpoint in mint condition with original box and papers.
Rhodium plated trim. The cap has the Parker banner emblem.
The special edition Black Mosaic was introduced in 2002, following the blue in 2001. These pens are amongst the most eye-catching of the modern Duofolds. It features shimmering black and white tones with a rhodium-plated trim, in hand cast acrylic.
Complete with embossed Parker Duofold Mosaic box with papers and polishing cloth, and outer Mosaic box, all in excellent condition. 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.
’Late Duofolds 2’ images from ‘Parker Duofold’ by David Shepherd and Dan Zazove.
L1252
I have quite a few of these classy maple stands for showing off fountain pens. I obtained them many years ago from a pen shop owner and they were used in shop window displays.
The wood features distinct, small, circular swirls and tiny dark specks scattered unevenly across the surface, which resemble tiny birds' eyes. This is a naturally occurring grain anomaly found almost exclusively in hard maple trees. They are all different – some are lighter in colour or have more bird’s eyes. It has the classic creamy-white to light golden-honey coloration typical of maple wood when finished.
They are 168mm long and 41mm tall, as you can see in the last two photos.
I’m offering them in sets of 5 at £24 per set, with free shipping. Therefore If you add 1 item to your basket you will be buying 5 pen stands. If you’d like 4 or more sets, please contact me and I’ll apply a discount.
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.
L1319
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
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
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
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, based on the 146 LeGrand.
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
The Conway Stewart No. 84 red/burgundy marble and gold-veined fountain pen and propelling pencil set is a vintage writing instrument manufactured in the United Kingdom around the 1940s to 1950s.
Excellent condition
Serviced with new ink sac
Lever filler works properly
Very nice clear barrel imprints
CS 14k No.4 gold nib in great condition
Very nice Art Deco box
Gold-veined burgundy/red marble with gold-filled trim (clip and cap bands)
Filling Mechanism: Lever-filler
Pen:
Length closed: 118mm
Length open: 106mm
Length posted: 141mm
Pencil:
Length: 112mm
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.
L2799