Our Sold Archive provides information to budding vintage fountain pen/writing equipment collectors and social history students.
Each fountain pen or piece of writing equipment forms part of the collective history of its period and has a history unique to that particular item. In the 1930’s a silver banded fountain pen (right) was purchased by estate workers, with no doubt hard earned wages, and inscribed to present as a silver wedding gift to the land owner. It was reported recently that, in the days before the National Health Service, when health care had to be paid for, a man pawned his fountain pen to raise funds to enable his wife to be released from hospital. A recently sold writing cabinet was originally a presentation piece to recognise 40 years of loyal service in a period when jobs were for “life”. Just three examples which only scratch the surface of the lifetime of memories held within each item. A treasure trove of history that no new fountain pen could convey.
Below, and on following pages, are all the pens in our Sold Archive, displayed in a random order. If you wish to search the sold archive, then the Search Catalogue page gives you an opportunity to do so. On other pages you can find the desktop items part of our Sold Archive, as well as lists of our current stock of pens and desktop items.
Waterman 452½ Hand Engraved Vine | Stock number: 5261 |
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Fine to Medium nib, Lever fill system. |
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This exceptional and elegant vintage fountain pen was made by Waterman around 1923. The base of the pen is made of hard rubber as was common at the time but the covering is sterling silver engraved with a pattern Waterman termed “Hand Engraved Vine”. The engraving is also on the cap clip which has the Waterman “Ideal” logo. Around the smooth ring of the cap are the words “Waterman’s Sterling”. Around the smooth ring at the top of the barrel are the words “Sterling Made in U.S.A.” The barrel lever also picks up the engraving and has the “Ideal” logo. There is a clear lozenge on the barrel which can be used for personalisation - however be aware that if you do so this will affect the value. At end of the barrel overlay you will see the hard rubber base and around the base are the words “Waterman’s Reg. U.S. Pat Off. Made in U.S.A. ” The bottom of the barrel has the model number “452½”. The nib is a Waterman which states “Waterman’s Ideal Reg.U.S. Pat. Off” and has a fine to medium point. This delightful vintage pen is ingood condition with very minor age wear. It is a slim pen and measures 13.6cm with cap on and 16.7cm with cap on barrel end. It will serve willingly as an everyday writer but it will also provide weight to a vintage fountain pen collection.
This vintage pen was not serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. but has undergone professional restoration and performed well on filling, writing and bench test. We are satisfied that it will continue to do so. A further inspection will be carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request. Filling instructions will be sent with your order. | |
Merlin No.33 Pink Striated | Stock number: 1017 |
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Fine to Medium nib, Button fill system. |
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This Merlin No.33 vintage pen was made in Germany around 1950. It is a very serviceable economy line button filling pen. Being 12cm (4½ inches) long with the cap on it is a good size for the smaller hand. This particular example has a pink striated finish with a gold tone clip. The camera has not quite caught the deepness of the pink which is really rather striking. Whilst it is a vintage pen it has not previously seen much use and therefore the fine-medium Merlin 14ct gold nib will smooth to suit your hand. Condition is good with only minor age wear to the trim. It measures 11.8cm with cap on and 14cm with cap on barrel end. A good economy vintage pen for everyday use. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request. Filling instructions will be sent with your order. | |
Conway Stewart No.286 Green Marble | Stock number: 5291 |
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Fine to Medium nib, Lever fill system. |
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This Conway Stewart No. 286 was made in England around 1939. The finish is a mix of pale and dark green marble with rolled gold trim. It has the original Conway clip to the cap with one thin cap band. The body has the original Conway lever and the inscription “The Conway Stewart No.286” “Made in England”. The nib is a Conway 14ct, No.5 with a fine to medium point. There are minor surface marks and plating wear on the trim due to age but this is reflected in the pirce and it remains a vintage fountain pen with an attractive finish and the usual good quality Conway nib. Measuring 12.8cm with cap on and 16cm with cap on barrel end, it is a good everyday writer and a pleasing nib to use. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. unless stated otherwise and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. Filling instructions will be sent with your order and a gift box is available free of charge upon request. | |
Morrison Filigree Overlay Fountain Pen | Stock number: 5082 |
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Medium - Broad nib, Lever fill system. |
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This vintage pen and pencil set was made in America in the 1930's by the Morrison Fountain Pen Company. It has a hard rubber base with a 14KT gold fill filigree overlay and is marked 14KT – 1/40. It is in good condition overall with only minor plating wear and has the original Morrison’s ball ended clip and lever. The lozenge is clear of inscription. The nib is a medium to broad point and states "Morrison 14KT NY 4". There is some colour variation due to age in the hard rubber section where it joins the main body of the pen but this is minor and does not detract from its calibre overall. It measures 12.9mm with cap on and 16.2 mm with cap on end of barrel. This is a rare and exceptional vintage pen which will grace any collection but has also been fully restored and is useable today. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request and filling instructions will be sent with your order. | |
Waterman 452½ v | Stock number: 5175 |
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Fine to Medium nib, Lever fill system. |
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This delightful Waterman vintage fountain pen has a sterling silver overlay in a design Waterman termed “Basket Weave”. The silver is overlaid on hard rubber, the basic material used for a large number of fountain pens at the time. It was made in America around 1929 and in common with the fashion of the period it has a ring on the top of the cap rather than a clip. It was designed to have a ribbon or chain through the cap ring which enabled ladies to wear it around the neck or gentlemen to hang it from a watch chain. It has the Waterman branding on the lip of the cap, the Waterman "Ideal" lozenge on the lever and the appropriate model numbering of 452½ v on the bottom of the barrel. Around the barrel are the words “Sterling – Made in USA”. The fine to medium nib Waterman nib states “Waterman Reg. US Pat. Off. 2”. It is a small, slim, elegant pen measuring 9cm with cap on and 12.2cm with cap on barrel end. As you will see from the photograph the lozenge is clear and the condition is good with only minor age wear. A lovely vintage Waterman pen to either add to a collection or use as an everyday writer. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request. | |
Swan Silver overlay - short - ring top | Stock number: 5174 |
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Medium nib, Lever fill system. |
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This sterling silver overlay ring topped vintage fountain pen was made in America and marketed under the “Swan” brand around 1929. It is a delightful example of Swan fountain pens at their best. The sterling silver overlay is in alternating smooth and wavy line panels with the bottom barrel text reading “Mabie Todd & Co., New York – Sterling Silver – Made in USA”. The medium point gold nib reads “Mabie Todd & Co. New York 2”. In common with the fashion at the time it has a ring on the top of the cap rather than a clip. It was designed to have a ribbon or chain through the cap ring which enabled ladies to wear it around the neck or gentlemen to hang it from a watch chain. As you will see from the photograph, there is some age wear to the silver overlay but it does not detract from the elegance and simplicity of this early lever filling pen. A delightful pen to either add to a collection or use everyday. A short pen it measures 10cm with cap on and 12.7cm with cap on barrel end. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. Filling instructions will be sent with your order. A gift box is available free of charge on request. | |
Waterman W2 | Stock number: 4073 |
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Medium to Broad nib, Lever fill system. |
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This vintage pen was manufactured by Waterman around 1946. It is typical of the solid colour pens of the period and no doubt has offered good service as a school and/or office pen during its lifetime. This particular model is finished in an attractive wine colour and is exceptional in that it has a good medium to broad nib which will provide many more years of active service. It does show some signs of age wear and so the price has been adjusted accordingly. It measures 13cm with cap on and 5.5cm with cap on end. The imprint reads "Waterman's Made in England W2". The nib text reads "Waterman's 14ct W2B". A good everyday writer. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request and filling instructions will be sent with your order.
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Waterman Lady Patricia | Stock number: 5098 |
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Fine - but smooth nib, Lever fill system. |
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This vintage pen, which Waterman called the Lady Patricia, was created in 1930 for the female hand, following the successful sales of the Waterman Patrician range – a much larger fountain pen aimed primarily at the male market. The Stationery Trades’ Journal of the time (November 1930) praised its “slender careful lines and smart modish colour” It was marketed as having a “smart, modern, feminine cap clasp – holding the pen securely in place, even in the most crowded handbag.” The first Lady Patricia was presented to Miss Amy Johnson (1903-1941) the English female aviator who carried a Waterman fountain pen during her daring solo flight from England to Australia. It was marketed in a range of patterns – this one is called Moss Agate. The cap top, clip, single decorated cap band and lever are gold fill. It has what appears to be its original Waterman No.2 nib in a fine, but smooth, point. This delightful vintage pen has some minor body wear but overall is in good condition with a crisp imprint which states “Waterman’s Fountain Pen, Reg. US Pat. Off. Made in USA”. It measures 11cm with cap on and 13.7cm with cap on barrel end. It is a true reflection of its period and this Lady will not only provide many years of writing pleasure but will be equally at home in a vintage fountain pen collection. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request and filling instructions will be sent with your order. | |
Waterman W5 Pale/Dark Blue Pearl Striated | Stock number: 5278 |
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Medium nib, Lever fill system. |
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This Waterman “W5” model lever filling vintage fountain pen was made in England, probably at the Falcon Pen Works in Neasden, around 1946 shortly after Waterman commenced manufacture there in the U.K. It has a very attractive pale and dark blue pearl striated finish with gold fill trim. The barrel imprint reads “Waterman’s Made in England W5”. It has a “Waterman 14kt.England No.5” medium point nib. The cap has one thick and two thin gold fill bands and the original Waterman clip. The pen overall is in good condition with some age wear to the trim. It measures 13cm with cap on and 15.5cm with cap on barrel end. An excellent and attractive vintage fountain pen for everyday writing. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. unless otherwise stated and are bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. Filling instructions will be sent with your order. A gift box is available free of charge on request. | |
Conway Stewart No.75 Pink Marble | Stock number: 5059 |
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Medium nib, Lever fill system. |
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This classic Conway Stewart vintage pen was made around 1952 and is a good example of the coloured and patterned pens issued by Conway at the time. This particular model has a pink marble finish with metal trim and a smooth medium point Conway 14ct nib. The barrel states “Conway Stewart 75” “Made in England”. The barrel filling lever carries the Conway Stewart emblem as does the cap clip. Condition is good with some surface age marks but they do not detract from the overall appearance of the pen. Measuring 12.5cm with cap on and 15.7cm with cap on barrel end, this is a pleasing writer and recommended for everyday use. All fountain pens are professionally serviced by Vintage Fountain Pens Inc. unless stated otherwise and bench tested prior to offering for sale. A further inspection is carried out before despatch. A gift box is available free of charge on request and filling instructions will be sent with your order | |
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