14254: A. A. Waterman twist-filler: black hard rubber slip-cap, rare and desirable hand-chased high-relief gold filled overlay, 14.25 cm long; #3 Modern New York nib has lost its tipping and has the beginning of a stress hairline extending from the right side of the vent hole. Condition is otherwise excellent -- a spectacular pen, with patent dates of 1899 and 1903.

DATE: c. 1903 • CONDITION: exc* • NIB: medium fine • $2450

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6939: A. A. Waterman twist-filler: black hard rubber slip-cap with gold filled hand-engraved floral pattern overlay, 14.4 cm long, "F.O." on barrel, marked "NOT CONNECTED WITH/THE L.E. WATERMAN CO."; #2 AA nib is tightly sprung and somewhat toothy, overlay metalwork is in excellent condition but for a small area of age speckling on the barrel and some corrosion around one cap breather hole (see detail).

DATE: c. 1906 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: extra-fine • $685

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11926: A. A. Waterman twist-filler: gold filled filigree slip-cap, 14.6 cm long, hard rubber glossy and unfaded with strong imprints, only slight posting scratches, metal crisp and unbrassed, monogram skilfully engraved in indicia; #2 nib with distinctive three-lobed vent hole.

DATE: c. 1912 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: fine flex • $850

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15836: A. A. Waterman (?) eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber slip-cap with full Art Nouveau fine silver filigree overlay, 13.1 cm long, marked only "30" at the end of the barrel and "STERLING" on the overlay, narrow feed of distinctive inner construction, all suggesting A. A. Waterman manufacture. Initials scratched onto barrel cartouche, pitting at top of cap surely from original manufacturing method of electrodeposition. Nib tipping is somewhat scant but a good writer, boldly calligraphic.

DATE: c. 1903 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: broad italic flex • $375

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16274: Addison (?) extending pencil: reeded silver, 8.2 cm long retracted, 10.7 cm extended, unmarked but distinctively early American design with hexagonal seal end, nozzle with steel insert; uses 1.1 mm lead.

DATE: c. 1845 • CONDITION: fine • $200

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15305: Aikin Lambert dip pen, pencil, and manicure set in box: a most unusual presentation set, all in sterling silver, the three pieces engraved "M.M.", "to", and "Maiza". The reversible dip pen carries a ventless gold #4 Aikin Lambert nib, while the pencil uses .075 inch lead and extends and retracts. Some small dings here and there (see details), faceted colored glass end stones. Pencil is 12 cm long, other two pieces are 9.3 cm long, closed.

DATE: c. 1905 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: medium fine flex • $650

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14468: Aikin Lambert eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber straight-cap, gold filled scroll pattern half-overlay, 13.4 cm long, narrow feed with plugged axial vent, early and distinctive nib with long tines and vent hole set far back, not connected to the slit. A nice clean example, a few shallow pinprick dings visible in the cartouche, nib has nice flex but tipping missing on one side (will require retipping for use).

DATE: c. 1900 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • $325

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15898: Aikin Lambert eyedropper-filler: large size black hard rubber straight cap with chased gold filled overlay, 13.85 cm long, #4 Aikin Lambert nib, unusual early narrow feed with plugged central hole, "H. Rief" engraved on barrel cartouche.

DATE: c. 1902 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine semiflex • $800

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14206: Aikin Lambert eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber straight-cap with high relief repoussé gold filled floral pattern overlay; 14.3 cm long, beautiful hand chasing. Unusual #3 Aikin Lambert nib with keyhole vent, normally a feature exclusively found on Parkers of the same era, raising the question whether Aikin was one of Parker's nib suppliers. Nib is cracked down the center, not usable as is; initials engraved in barrel cartouche.

DATE: c. 1906 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine • $1500

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11765: Aikin Lambert eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber taper-cap, 14.1 cm long, gold filled "Chased" pattern barrel overlay, narrow feed, teardrop-vent Aikin Lambert #2 nib flexes enough to give nice shading; cap is sound but mottled from light-fading.

DATE: c. 1910 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine semiflex • $450

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11968: Aikin Lambert eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber taper-cap with pearl slabbed barrel; 14.1 cm long, gold filled trim, ribbed section, #3 nib; excellent quality and condition, thicker barrel than is usual with Aikin Lambert and Waterman pearl-slab taper-caps.

DATE: c. 1912 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $685

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15745: Aikin Lambert eyedropper-filler in box: black hard rubber taper-cap with full gold filled filigree overlay, 14.8 cm long, narrow feed, #1 Aikin Lambert nib is an excellent writer but has a hairline crack under the section and coming up through the imprint which should be repaired if the nib is to be used extensively. Monogram on barrel cartouche, overlay on cap has shifted slightly (vent holes on overlay and liner do not line up perfectly), one small sealed hairline in hard rubber looks like a scratch. Overall excellent appearance, hard rubber has not been reblackened. Box hinge has been repaired.

DATE: c. 1908 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $950

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15078: Aikin Lambert lever-filler: black hard rubber ringtop, full gold filled overlay, 9.5 cm long; unusual and interesting, as this is identical to a Waterman 0552 1/2V Sheraton but for the nib, feed, lever, and complete absence of overlay imprints. In this era Waterman used Aikin Lambert as a sub-brand, often finishing Waterman pens as Aikin Lamberts in order to use up surplus or slightly defective parts. This pen, however, is the first of its kind that we have seen, and appears to be first-quality throughout. The overlay is crisp and unbrassed, but the nib isn't the smoothest, and has a near-invisible hairline at its base.

DATE: c. 1928 • CONDITION: exc* • NIB: fine flex • $275

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16217: Aikin Lambert magic pencil: sterling silver ringtop, hand-engraved with hammered end pieces, 4.5 cm long closed, 8.2 cm extended, uses 1.0 mm lead.

DATE: c. 1895 • CONDITION: fine • $125

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15863: Aikin Lambert Mercantile: mottled hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.3 cm long, excellent color and imprints, ribbed section, narrow feed, #2 nib is a lively and responsive writer, the very beginning of an axial stress hairline visible next to the vent hole under magnification. Cap mouth has been sleeved with black hard rubber to repair a small crack, traces now visible only on closest inspection.

DATE: c. 1905 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine stub flex • $265

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13137: Aikin Lambert Mercantile: rare black chased hard rubber ringtop safety, 9.3 cm long, gold filled trim, identical to a Waterman 42˝V but for imprints, nib, and feed; nib has semistub tip. Waterman acquired Aikin Lambert around 1907.

DATE: c. 1920 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: medium flex • $245

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12225: Aikin Lambert sheath pencil: sterling silver, 8.2 cm long, engraved "APOLLO CLUB", fully marked, suspension ring.

DATE: c. 1900 • CONDITION: fine • $65

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15096: Aikin Lambert sleeve-filler: black hard rubber self-filler, gold filled overlay, 13.6 cm long, barrel sleeve rotates to provide access to pressure bar (Waterman's first sleeve-filler patent of 1905, but used only on subbrand pens and Aikin Lamberts, after Waterman's takeover of Aikin Lambert c. 1907); #3 nib is very flexible, noting the beginnings of a stress crack from the vent hole (see detail). Elegantly engraved monogram on sleeve, very clean with only trace brassing at the edge of the cap top, a high quality pen with an unusual filling mechanism and excellent overall appearance, especially uncommon with a plain smooth overlay.

DATE: c. 1910 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine flex • $865

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7215: American Lead Pencil Bi-Graph stylographic pen: black hard rubber, 12 cm long, bold imprints, needle present but frozen.

DATE: c. 1900 • CONDITION: fine* • $50

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12335: American Pencil Co. No. 19 "Midget" dip pen: giant novelty pen, 29.5 cm long including nib, plated brass ferrule, usual cracquelure to swirled lacquer finish, nib has a bit of superficial rust but is overall quite clean, fragments of decal next to ferrule identify pen as souvenir from Lookout Mountain.

DATE: c. 1930 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine semiflex • $105

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13949: Ancora Cielo demonstrator in box: limited edition of 500, large transparent pale blue piston-filler, 14.4 cm long, gold-plated sterling silver vermeil trim, 18K gold nib; original packaging includes ink bottle, no outer sleeve.

DATE: 1998 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: medium • $500

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14357: Ancora Cielo demonstrator in box: limited edition of 500, large transparent pale blue piston-filler, 14.4 cm long, gold-plated sterling silver vermeil trim, 18K gold nib; original packaging includes inner and outer boxes, certificate, and pin. Nib has been adjusted and smoothed.

DATE: 1998 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: fine • $500

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4251: Ancora glassine envelope: original vintage advertising for Duplex pens, 5 x 9.5 cm, new old stock, several available, price is for a single envelope printed on both sides.

DATE: c. 1938 • CONDITION: mint • $5

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10508: Arnold Fountain Safety Razor: patented portable razor in the form of an oversized black chased hard rubber pen, complete with gold filled cap band; 15 cm long, crisp chasing and imprints, moderate fading; blade holder unscrews to allow blades (not included) to be replaced.

DATE: c. 1910 • CONDITION: exc • $120

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11986: Astoria miniature safety: black hard rubber ringtop with Italian 18K gold filled filigree overlay, 7.8 cm long, Astoria-marked 14K nib; true filigree work in this case, with beaded wire, excellent quality, must be examined closely for full appreciation. Seals have not been replaced, not ink-tight.

DATE: c. 1925 • CONDITION: fine-exc* • NIB: fine semiflex • $1250

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15082: Aurora 88P in box: black piston-filler, gold plated cap and trim, 13.4 cm long; barrel ink window transparency as new, seals replaced; late production with no serial number. Marks on right tine of nib do not affect function, appear to be from use of pliers for nib adjustment. With box, outer sleeve, and guarantee certificate.

DATE: c. 1963 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium • $275

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13951: Aurora Carlo Goldoni in box: limited edition of 1793, piston filler with engine turned sterling silver cap and barrel, 12.9 cm long, gold plated trim, 18K gold nib; boxed with papers.

DATE: 1993 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: medium • $795

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16370: Aurora Etiopia: legendary Italian rarity, ivory celluloid ink-pellet eyedropper-filler, 11.7 cm long, gold filled trim, introduced in 1936 to commemorate the Italian conquest of Ethiopia. Even wear, some superficial scratches but no cracks, usual plating wear to clip. Section seal has been replaced, nib is extraordinarily flexible.

DATE: c. 1937 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: fine superflex • $2500

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13956: Aurora Optima demonstrator in box: limited edition of 1936, transparent piston-filler, 12.7 cm long, chrome plated trim, 18K gold nib, with all original packaging; internal stress marks visible in the barrel around the filler unit (see detail), do not affect function, may be covered under Aurora's guarantee.

DATE: c. 2008 • CONDITION: mint* • NIB: fine • $450

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10790: Autofiller twist-filler: oversize black chased hard rubber slip-cap, 15.7 cm long, crisp and glossy, bold imprints, big #8 Autofiller nib is toothy, much like a Victorian dip pen, wide double-vented feed, twist knob is a replacement copy in hard rubber to original dimensions.

DATE: c. 1914 • CONDITION: near mint* • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $595

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13074: B. B. Stylo stylographic pen: black chased hard rubber with unusual "swing-filler" (the lever pivots sideways), apparently invented by Julius Held (read more here); 11.2 cm long, gold filled trim. New old stock, but slight swelling to cap above clip, end of barrel out of round.

DATE: c. 1921 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine • $105

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13072: B. B. Stylo stylographic pen: black chased hard rubber with unusual "swing-filler" (the lever pivots sideways), apparently invented by Julius Held (read more here); 13.2 cm long, nickel plated trim. New old stock, but a stress marks from the clip hole, heat distortion to the cap, fading to hard rubber with shadow from now-missing original price band on cap.

DATE: c. 1921 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: fine • $110

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13065: B. B. Stylo stylographic pen: black chased hard rubber with unusual "swing-filler" (the lever pivots sideways), apparently invented by Julius Held (read more here); 11.2 cm long, nickel plated trim. New old stock, but slight heat distortion to cap, fading to hard rubber with shadow from now-missing original price band on cap, nick to surface right below.

DATE: c. 1921 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine • $90

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13064: B. B. Stylo stylographic pen: black chased hard rubber with unusual "swing-filler" (the lever pivots sideways), apparently invented by Julius Held (read more here); 11.1 cm long, nickel plated trim. New old stock, but heat distortion to cap, end of barrel slightly out of round, fading to hard rubber with shadow from now-missing original price band on cap, stress mark from clip hole.

DATE: c. 1921 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: fine • $70

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16405: Barnett combination in box: smooth black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 15.7 cm long, pencil end propels and retracts, uses 1.5 mm lead; closely modeled on the Eagle combo but no indication of having been licensed. No imprints, only markings "THE BEE" on the slip-on clip and "I.B" (Ira Barnett) on the plated steel nib. Unused, machining dust still present inside barrel and on section threads, cardboard box (falsely) claims nib is solid 14K gold.

DATE: c. 1916 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium • $165

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15163: Bezalel Works Tribes of Israel ballpoint: sterling silver with chrome plated trim, 13.1 cm long, relief work with colored highlights, vintage souvenir item made in Israel, "GLOBUS" on clip; one patch of plating loss on nose cone, otherwise excellent, uses standard refills (one new refill included).

DATE: c. 1970 • CONDITION: fine • $60

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14991: Boston eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber ringtop, smooth sterling silver overlay, 10 cm long, marked only "STERLING" on cap and barrel; factory italic #2 Boston Safety nib is notably calligraphic. Fine overall appearance, bumps to end of barrel (see detail).

DATE: c. 1915 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: medium italic semiflex • $265

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14327: Butler extending pencil: early slide-action, sterling silver, 9 cm long closed, 11.7 cm extended, bloodstone seal; nozzle marked "H", denoting 0.8 mm lead, characteristic form with steel tip insert.

DATE: c. 1840 • CONDITION: fine • $220

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14569: Byers & Hayes Pencil-Quill: scarce and unusual black chased hard rubber lever-filler with triangular nib, over and underfeed; 13.1 cm long, gold filled trim, hard rubber is crisp and glossy with sharp imprints, clip can wiggle from side to side, which appears to be a function of the small size of the inner cap.

DATE: c. 1920 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium • $275

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14992: Carey eyedropper-filler: slender black hard rubber straight-cap, hand-engraved heavy green gold filled overlay with scrolling floral vines, 13.3 cm long, fully marked on the barrel, closely similar to contemporary Aikin Lambert and Fairchild products; Carey nib opens easily, a wet writer with plenty of line width variation, name engraved in barrel cartouche.

DATE: c. 1910 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium fine flex • $965

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12754: Carey eyedropper-filler in box: black hard rubber straight-cap, gold filled chased pattern overlay, 13.5 cm long, nearly identical to a contemporary Aikin Lambert, narrow feed, #2 Carey nib has been retipped, is extremely soft and should be used with a light touch; "Cecilia" engraved on barrel cartouche, cap crown disk bumped askew from dings to cap top bead (see detail); fancy box is clean with full Carey markings on the interior.

DATE: c. 1910 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: fine stub flex • $895

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11110: Carter advertising thermometer: porcelain enamel on iron, 69 cm (27 inches) high, typical losses to enamel and rust spots, has not been restored, thermometer not working, colors bright with no fading or crazing.

DATE: c. 1925 • CONDITION: G* • $295

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12372: Carter Inx: blue on blue ringtop lever-filler, 11.3 cm long, gold filled trim, crisp imprints, slight gapping around lever opening.

DATE: c. 1929 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: medium • $105

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16301: Carter Inx: unusual vest pocket size black and pearl lever-filler, 10.7 cm long, gold filled trim, black barrel end; Carter nib has some flex with pressure, precise writer.

DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $165

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14850: Carter pencil: red hard rubber ringtop, 10.7 cm long, nickel plated trim, uses 1.1 mm lead.

DATE: c. 1924 • CONDITION: fine • $65

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14662: Cattaraugus knife pencil: black celluloid body, chrome plated trim, 13.6 cm long, one cutting blade and one nail file, good snap to both; tool marks on nose cone, mechanism is propel-only, appears to have been converted to use 1.4 mm lead.

DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: fine* • $105

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12957: Century eyedropper-filler: black chased hard rubber taper-cap, 15 cm long, over and under feed, imprint with 1893 patent date. Moderate even fading, imprints and chasing are sharp except where heat-softened towards front of barrel, nib is usable as is but has lost its tipping. An early pen of excellent quality, from a company closely tied to Parker.

DATE: c. 1898 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: fine stub flex • $250

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11527: Century eyedropper-filler: slender black hard rubber slip-cap with full gold filled overlay, 13.5 cm long, over and under feed; despite Century's close ties to Parker, this pen most closely resembles a Waterman of the era -- the overlay likely coming from a common source, Heath. Sound overall condition, noting trace plating wear to high edges and more severe wear to the barrel's posting end (see details).

DATE: c. 1905 • CONDITION: G-VG • NIB: fine flex • $650

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16232: Century No. 40 sleeve-filler: black hard rubber screw-cap, 13.6 cm long, nickel plated clip, section is turned to rotate internal sleeve, exposing or concealing the pressure bar; hard rubber is black and glossy with strong imprints, #3 Century nib offers notable line width variation.

DATE: c. 1915 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $265

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14567: Chilton 16S: uncommon vest pocket size black pneumatic-filler, 10.9 cm long, gold filled trim.

DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: broad semiflex • $350

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14647: Chilton pencil: green pearl and black marbled, 11.85 cm long, gold filled trim, uses 1.1 mm lead, excellent but for small ding on side of nose cone (see detail), nice thick barrel, matches full-size Long Island-made "Deco Band" fountain pen.

DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: fine-exc • $145

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14773: Chilton pneumatic-filler: black hard rubber ringtop, 11.4 cm long, gold filled trim, Boston-era production, even wear and moderate fading, stress line at base of nib is stable and does not go all the way through.

DATE: c. 1925 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: extra-fine firm • $145

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15295: Chilton Seth Sears Crocker: black pneumatic-filler, 13.1 cm long, gold filled trim, cap imprint for LaSalle and Koch (a Toledo, Ohio department store), hole-less end knob with inner valve, 1933 patent number on barrel, warranted nib is correct, has semistub tip one fin missing from feed; a scarce model from a breakaway Chilton family member.

DATE: c. 1938 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: fine flex • $385

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16036: Chilton Wing-flow: burgundy pneumatic-filler, 12.85 cm long, gold filled trim, initials "CEB" inlaid in barrel; filler knob imprints bold, some scratches to very end, Wing-flow nib has been retipped to a wonderfully calligraphic rounded italic, sharp-edged yet smooth.

DATE: c. 1938 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: medium italc flex • $685

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14788: Collins (?) extending pencil: very early American production, unmarked as to metal content but by all appearances solid gold of relatively low karatage, 8.7 cm long closed, 11.1 cm extended, steel tip insert, bulbous crown characteristically early, uses 1.0 mm lead, "M. Collins" in tiny letters on shaft, could be either maker or owner. Scattered shallow dings, even wear to shaft, tiny spot of solder over slider pins.

DATE: c. 1840 • CONDITION: G • $225

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16123: Corona desk set: large pen in handsomely striated celluloid, gold filled trim with black hard rubber taper, similar size as #5 Waterman, unusual filling system where taper turns clockwise to operate a button-filler style pressure bar to compress and release the sac (this system was later used by Matador in Germany). Green marble base is 4 inches (10 cm) square with engraved plaque, typical scattered chips to edges.

DATE: c. 1930 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine flex • $475

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16047: Crocker Ink-Tite 22: black chased hard rubber end-lever-filler, 13.8 cm long, gold filled trim, clear imprints, slight even fading and wear, original price band on cap, #2 Crocker nib is a very broad factory italic.

DATE: c. 1918 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-broad italic semiflex • $295

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16046: Crocker Ink-Tite 2S: black chased hard rubber end-lever-filler ringtop, 11.95 cm long, gold filled trim, Zain Crocker #2 nib is long-tined with a semistub tip, writes an elegant line. Hard rubber of cap and barrel evenly faded with chasing more worn on cap, decent barrel imprint.

DATE: c. 1924 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: fine flex • $150

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16044: Crocker Ink-Tite desk pen: black chased hard rubber end-lever-filler, 18.75 cm long, gold filled trim, #2 Crocker nib opens easily for a wet shaded line; only a few Ink-Tite desk pens have been found to date -- this is the first we have ever had.

DATE: c. 1922 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine flex • $450

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15742: Cross 150th Anniversary limited edition set: sterling silver fountain pen and ballpoint, reproduction of iconic and extremely rare 1930s Signet model, fountain pen comes with converter (some wear from rubbing inside barrel, but unfilled), 18K gold nib. Comes in a standard Cross box rather than the special limited edition packaging, not originally a set as the two pieces do not have matching numbers (fountain pen is from an edition of 2100, ballpoint from an edition of 1750). Unused, slight tarnish.

DATE: 1996 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium fine • $850

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15661: Cross pencil: gold filled, distinctive engine turning, 13 cm long, twist action, propel only, snake-like clip, uses 1.1 mm lead. Monogram on crown, excellent working condition but multiple dents and marks on the nose cone.

DATE: c. 1920 • CONDITION: VG • $85

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12119: Cross stylographic pen: unusual short black chased hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 8.8 cm long, fully marked on section with Jan 20, 1878 patent date; crisp chasing and knurling, no fading, needle is broken and stuck in tip, spring-loaded design.

DATE: c. 1879 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: medium fine • $175

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16243: Cross umbrella pencil: novelty figural, 11 cm long, gold plated brass and black hard rubber, uses standard 2.0 mm lead; the exact model is illustrated and discussed in Lambert's Writing History, pp.76-8. Fully functional, lead propels, but if handle is pulled the mechanism will come out. This is the larger version of the design, and especially uncommon.

DATE: c. 1895 • CONDITION: VG* • $175

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13309: Crown eyedropper-filler: early black hard rubber straight-cap, 12.4 cm long, over under feed, two-step section, crisp barrel imprint reads "WORLD'S FAIR/CHICAGO./CROWN PEN CO." Hard rubber excellent and unfaded, rough spot at rim of section step is a manufacturing slip; nib is missing its tipping and is cracked at its heel, not functional as is, a scarce datable early Chicago-made fountain pen.

DATE: c. 1892 • CONDITION: fine* • $265

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