Parker Duofold Demi
This one I inherited.. It's a gorgeous pen, well balanced, writes as well as anything I've used, and has much to recommend it. This was the 1953 model and in the Demi form is quite rare I believe.. It...
View Articlehelp needed are these mordans?
hi these were given to me by an 82yr old gentleman who served the war. Not sure if they are mordans but they mechicanically twist. Beautiful condition too
View Article2 in 1 vintage ball point pen
Recently purchased this unusual (as far my experience is concerned) double ended ball point pen. My question is this: what kind of cartridge could it have used? The center piece into which both pen...
View ArticleTiffany & Co Sterling Silver Mechanical Pencil
This is a Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Mechanical Pencil. I would like to know when this was made since it is marked made in West Germany. I would like to know if this pencil pattern is unique...
View ArticleMy only Loetz inkwell (I think)
I believe this to be an early (1890) Loetz Marmorieties glass or Carneol glass inkwell. As I understand it, Loetz made very few inkwells and when they did it was a showpiece, which I believe this is....
View ArticleSWAN MABIE TODD PEN & PENCIL = HELP!
Help with this item would be appreciated. It is part of the collection of my cousin Diana who lives in Ireland. She is hoping that someone on CW can help with some information about her pen and pencil...
View ArticleKenrick Jefferson Fountain Pen
This is an interesting vintage pen that has survived pretty well. Probably from the 1920s, this Kenrick Jefferson Fountain Pen who were an Office Supply Company based in West Bromwich in the Midlands...
View ArticleMechanical advertising pencils
Another weakness of mine. I love the messages: "It's clear, it's solid, it's hard - IT'S A CUBE" Ice-cuber Uniflow Mfg. Co. Erie, PA "Bango - Central Pop Corn Co" Schaller, Iowa (near my hometown) And...
View ArticleBakelite mechanical pencil
I love this pencil and use it. Found it in a Boise, Idaho junk store. Green is my favorite color and the swirls w/brown are so nice.
View Articlemystery pens
As a non-collector, I'm wondering if someone can help identify these pens. I found only one Pelikan 30, another one is a Parker, but others are a mystery. Thank you
View Articlec1920's Waterman safety pen with gold filigree overlay
I found this pen at a Good Will and didn't know much about it until I rand into the article that had a picture of this pen that he acquired from his mother who said she received it as a gift. I would...
View ArticleCross Fountain Pen w/Leaf logo & 3 Diamonds
I found this Cross fountain pen at the local Goodwill. It had a converter plus cartridges included in the box. From my research it's 10k gold with a 14k nib. It has a (maple?) leaf on the clip with...
View ArticleKRALIK INKWELLS: FINDING THE RIGHT LIINER
FOR CZECHMAN: INKWELL COLLECTORS ARE IN A PERMANENT CONUNDRUM. FIRST: MOST KRALIK INKWELLS ON THE MARKET ARE QUITE EXPENSIVE, SINCE THEY ARE USUALLY SOLD AS LOETZ. SECOND: MOST OF THEM DO NOT EVEN...
View ArticleChinese Ink Pot with Lid~Mixed Metals w/Silver?~remnants of old Enamel in...
Hello Again, Another Oriental piece, one that I've had for 10 years or so. I just found it in a safe place,( it's been missing for years ). I think it's beautiful, has a nice weight, is made of mixed...
View ArticleSilver pencil (Champagne Bottle) by Sampson Mordan.
On my travels I have just managed to acquire this nice little object for my collection of Victorian Writing & Drawing Equipment: A Sterling Silver "Louis Roederer" Champagne Bottle Pencil by S....
View ArticleRe-purposed ebony guitar neck pen trays by Mark Weisbeck
Reclaimed ebony guitar necks from a famous maker. The fret boards were cut a little too short and all that beautiful ebony was about to go in the trash! I bought all of it and made them into pen trays.
View ArticleCross Mechanical Pencil Mini
Cross mechanical mini pencil not surE how old or when purchased. Gold and works is in the original casing that it was sold in box has moulded spot for the pencil to sit in.
View ArticleSheaffer's Lifetime 1940 ???
Hi, I can't identify my pen. I don't know if is a Valiant or another sheaffer Please can help me identify this sheaffe Thank you !!!
View ArticleVintage Ball Point Pen Brass Point Bakelite Barrel and Cap Rare Fixed Ink Tank
It's the most uncommon ball point I've ever seen. Black Bakelite barrel and cap this pen is well built. Ordinary things like a carton box, brass clip and trim won't surprise any of us, but the true...
View ArticleWATERMAN PEN AND E&JB PEN HOLDER.
I GREW UP IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA. THROUGHOUT MY CHILDHOOD I WAS NOT ALLOWED TO WRITE FORMALLY WITH ANYTHING BUT A FOUNTAIN PEN. IN MY CASE, AN ESTERBROOK. BUT I LOOKED FORWARD TO THE DAY I'D HAVE A...
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