I have two Tiffany & Co pens. I was actually wondering if anyone knew the time that these two pens are from. I found some that look like these and are from the 1930's. I was wanting to get an approximate value on them. I acquired them a while back and they are cool looking pens. For something as old as they could be they seem really modern in design. thanks if anyone can give me any info.
I inherited this pen and don't know exactly what it is. any help much appreciated.
These are Waterman Pens. The first says Waterman's IDEAL fountain pen, NY, USA & AUG 4, 1903. The pocket clip says PAT, Sept 26, '05. The second says A A Waterman, patented - Chicago.
I need some help with this item. I bought it for $9 at a thrift store at the same time I bought the inkwell in another of my postings.
There's isn't any sort of manufacturer name or mark on it anywhere. I had a gut feeling this item may have been an authentic antique when I looked it over, but also the nagging feeling that it was some made in China (or India) reproduction. The price was right regardless.
It turns out the companion inkwell WAS an antique and so I figure this may be as well but I'm unable to find any info or similar photos.
Maybe it's not even what I think it is - a pen nib box - but was used for snuff, or rings, or a weekly pill dispenser. Perhaps it was used to store toenail clippings!
As usual I'm not even sure where/how to categorize it. More information greatly appreciated!
Visiting my 89 yearly mother in the UK, who like me, has an affinity with pens, both that you can draw with but also unusual designs. This one has great weight and writes like a dream. No idea of its history as I haven't seen another one like it!
I inherited this pen and don't know exactly what it is. any help much appreciated.
These are Waterman Pens. The first says Waterman's IDEAL fountain pen, NY, USA & AUG 4, 1903. The pocket clip says PAT, Sept 26, '05. The second says A A Waterman, patented - Chicago.
These pens are all Parker Brothers. The first picture is a pair of "Lucky Curves", perhaps a his/her set? They show a patent date of 1916 on thr cap and 1911 on the pen body. The second is also a "Lucky Curve" with the same dates. The third has no dates but has the classic Parker style clip.
As a kid in the early 1970s I used to frequent the local town dump and salvaged quite a bit of stuff; this is one such item and it appears to be complete. I've carried it around with me since then, not using it for anything but just thinking it was too neat to throw away. It looks pretty much the same now as the day I found it!
I've found some references to this company and products in an 1883 online archived version of "Sunday Talk" and here's a link to an old advertisement which suggests a date of 1920:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertpool/6009310960/sizes/l
Five of the pieces are interchangeable with the large compass tool, so one could use ink, or pencil lead, or a scribe. I don't quite understand how all the various ink tips could be used although most of them seem to be compasses to create various sizes of circles.
The logo on the inside lid reads: Miller's Drawing Material Warehouse; 186 Trongate, Glasgow.
A cloth tab allows the fabric insert to be pulled up - it's hinged on itself with more purple silk-like material underneath, perhaps a storage area for papers and such. The condition of the fabric under the tab is in mint condition.
The case measures 5.25" x 7.75" x 1-1/8". It looks like there may have been a tag or plaque in the top-center of the lid at one time.
I'm thinking I should clean it up and keep it preserved - it's what the 12-year old me would've expected the adult me to have done by now!
These pens are all Parker Brothers. The first picture is a pair of "Lucky Curves", perhaps a his/her set? They show a patent date of 1916 on thr cap and 1911 on the pen body. The second is also a "Lucky Curve" with the same dates. The third has no dates but has the classic Parker style clip.
I found these and several more pens and retractable pencils in an old shed. I have been thinking of selling them for the gold nibs. I have not found them in my research. I would like to know more about them. I would appreciate any information. One is Tiffany and Co, Parker and Sheaffer. Help me out, are they worth collecting?
I picked this up,
a Cross Sterling Silver Rollerball Pen.
It has been engraved " Estee Lauder - 5 Years Service "
Trying to find out more about this pen.
I noticed many Cross Pens have names.
I believe this pen to have been made in the 60's or 70's.
Thanks for your help
Hello fellow collectors,
Thought I'd share my most recent purchase: a circa 1920's/1930's bronze Art Nouveau inkwell-pen holder featuring a stunning eagle motief.
Measures 8.5 inches long by 5 wide by 4 high, and is signed "A(lbert). Reimann" on one side and "Gladenbeck Foundry" on the other.
I thought at first that the usual glass or porcelain ink reservoir was missing (as is often the case), but upon close inspection there never was one, and there are still traces of ink at the bottom.
I've never seen an inkwell like this before, and am truly delighted to have been lucky enough to acquire it.
Thanks for looking!
DEALERS DESCRIPTION (AND PICTURES)
An Opalescent Glass Owl Inkwell. I have seen similar pieces described as Kralik and also Loetz, but there seems to be quite a lot of confusion & misunderstanding about the different glass makers around 1900. A beautiful piece in excellent condition; amazingly, it still has the original china lining to the inkwell. The top appears to be made of brass but the lid itself has been nickel plated. The eyes are glass. The width is 125mm (4& 7/8”) & the height is 65 mm, 2 ½ “.
FIGURAL INKWELL TOPS ARE EXTREMELY RARE. THIS IS THE FIRST OWL CAP I HAVE EVER FOUND ON A CZECH INKWELL (THIS HAPPENS TO BE, AFTER MANY DETOURS, PALLME KONIG). BUT IN ORDER TO PROVE IT, I HAD TO GET ANOTHER ONE (LAST PIC.). THE DECOR ON THE LATTER ONE WILL BE FAMILIAR TO THOSE WHO COLLECT CZECH INKWELLS (MORE ABOUT IT LATER).
IT'S COMING FROM AUSTRALIA, WHICH MAKES IT DOUBLY SWEET (KEVIN, MARTY, SELENE, ANNE)
This ornate Inkwell is made of Cast Iron and was then Bronzed. The pattern is fish and leaves with openwork around the edges. two Original glass Ink pots with no chips or cracks.
The measurements of this piece are 10"long, 7" deep and 4" tall. on the back in the valley between the 2 orange dots is some writing, which I cannot make out. Any help? Age has started to deteriorate the piece and the initials or lettering cannot be easily made out. Suggestions? Thank you so much
We found this set of Sheaffer fountain pen and propelling pencil, also another Sheaffer fountain pen that doesn't have any ink stain on the nib so I assume it hasn't been used. Like the Parker in my previous post, they belonged to my late father in law. Are they worth keeping?
Pretty gold pen, I can't find any identification on it. Anyone know?
Antique Small Metal (maybe Silver) Object - Any idea what was this used for? I don't know. I would love to get more info on this! Thank you very much! :D
recently got this pencil marked aXt made in usa it.s about 3.5 inches long .any one have any information on it?
We found this set of Sheaffer fountain pen and propelling pencil, also another Sheaffer fountain pen that doesn't have any ink stain on the nib so I assume it hasn't been used. Like the Parker in my previous post, they belonged to my late father in law. Are they worth keeping?
