1920's SWAN Mabie Todd 260/60 Self-filler 14 Cts nib

Description: SWAN “Mabie Todd” 230/60 Lever pen Item Fountain pen Manufacturer/model Swan System Lever filler Period of production 1920’s Material Ebonite Color Black Dimensions: 134 X 11 mm Nib « SWAN » 2 14 ct Mabie Todd & co Ltd Made in (England ?) Imprint: Swan Self-filler Pen Mabie Todd & Co Ltd Made in England Trade mark 230/60 Condition Mint Near mint Excellent Very good Good Additional information The Mabie Todd Swan 230/60 was one of a new range of Swan pens introduced in 1924, it featured in an advert in the Punch magazine for Christmas 1925. The price of 23/6 would have been a good chunk of a weekly wage, more than a full weeks worth for a manual laborourer in the north of England at the time. . An imprint is legible on the end of the barrel describing it as a '230 /60. Constructed in smooth hard rubber with a wood grained ring at the top of the clip, the pen is in outstanding condition throughout. The rubber has an excellent finish which contrasts perfectly with the rolled gold rings giving the pen a very striking, and unmistakenly, vintage appearance. The pen has been restored to bring it as close as possible to it's original state, the only replacement part is the ink sac, the old one had long since solidified. The imprints are very crisp. The plating is perfect except for 2 tiny spots on the clip ball where the clip touches the table. The 'self-filling' lever system is easy to use, works well, and takes up a good volume of ink. The nib has a heart shaped breather hole, it is stamped: SWAN 2 14Ct. Mabie Todd & Co. Ltd. Made in (England ?) I'm fairly sure it says 'Made in England', but the bottom half of the last line is obscured by the section, this is almost always the case. During restoration I prefer not to disturb a nib that has probably been in position for about a hundred years without reason to do so. At the time Mabie Todd were using some New York nibs but I tink this one is English. The nib is flexible. It writes with a medium to broad line with a responsive flex giving good line variation. In the right hand and with a little practice I'm sure it would produce very impressive work. It's a pity my scrawl does it no justice. When capped the 230 C is a fairly normal 13.5 cm. in length but when the cap is posted on the barrel it is an outrageously long 16.8 cm. It’s a hugely attractive pen, really quite splendid! At almost a hundred years old, and in such good condition, this is clearly a very collectable pen. I have rarely seen a pen in such good condition. Most probably because it has spent most of its age in its original box which is included of course. Handling & shipping: Buyers pay shipping and handling Shipping worldwide: 30 USD (Registered with tracking) Do not hesitate to contact me for any further information, I will be more than glad to answer any question. Payment: Ebay managed payment Thank you for your interest

Price: 299 USD

Location: Nivelles

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