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April 29: Cleo Skribent Primus model fountain pen from 2005

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April 28: Cleo Skribent Platinum model fountain pen from 2005

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April 27: Vogue Deluxe black fountain pen c. early 1940s

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April 26: Eversharp Skyline Dubonnet ladies model fountain pen c. 1943

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April 25: Diamond Point burgundy fountain pen and pencil set c. late 1940s-early 1950s

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April 24: Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in marbled green celluloid c. early 1940s

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April 23: Eversharp Economy Gold Nib Black fountain pen and pencil set c. 1951-1952

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April 22: Eversharp school fountain pen in Dubonnet c. 1942

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April 21: Eversharp Skyline Green fountain pen c. 1943

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April 20: Eversharp "Luxury Set" model 707 Dubonnet fountain pen c. 1949

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April 19: Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Gold Satin fountain pen c. 1939-1941

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April 18: Conklin Nozac Penline Red Pearl faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1936

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April 17: Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in burgundy snakeskin c. early 1940s

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April 16: Lady Sheaffer XXXV Damask fountain pen c. 1959

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April 15: Fend Norma 14 karat gold filled cap and black plastic barrel squeeze fill fountain pen c. 1950s

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April 14: Lady Sheaffer X Tulle pen and pencil set c. 1959

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April 13: Venus Autograph fountain pen in red and grey striped celluloid c. 1944-1946

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April 12: Burnham fountain pen, probably model 49, in black and gray marbled casien c. early 1950s

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April 11: Diamond Point fountain pen in gray striped celluloid c. 1953

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April 10: Venus President fountain pen in blue striped celluloid c. 1944-1946

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April 9: Venus President fountain pen in red striped celluloid c. 1944-1946

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April 8: Travelers Pen Company fountain pen and pencil set in red marbled celluloid c. 1930s

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April 7: Sheaffer Fineline Cartridge Pen in Black c. 1955

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April 6: Sheaffer Cartridge Pen and pencil set in Pastel Blue c. 1957

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April 5: Wahl-Eversharp Air Lite Green and Silver Pearl fountain pen and pencil set c. 1939-1940

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April 4: Wahl-Eversharp Air Lite Burma and Silver Pearl fountain pen c. 1939-1940

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April 3: Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Blue Satin fountain pen and pencil set c. 1939-1941

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April 2: Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Red Satin fountain pen c. 1939-1941

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April 1: Aikin Lambert Vis-O-Pen Gray lever fill fountain pen c. 1937

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This is an Aikin Lambert Vis-O-Pen Gray lever fill fountain pen, model 238 c. 1937. The name comes from the "Ink Gauge" clear window in the section, which shows the remaining ink level. At the time Aikin Lambert was part of the Waterman company and Aikin Lambert Skywriter and Vis-O-Pen models were budget priced and marketed as "Made By Waterman's." It came in Black and three lustrous "pearl" colors: Dubonnet (a burgundy), Green, and Gray. The trim is polished "blue-white chromium." This 4 7/8 inch long pen has VIS-O-PEN over AIKIN LAMBERT CO. over NEW YORK, N.Y. U.S.A. imprinted on the barrel opposite the lever. The gold plated stainless steel nib is stamped VIS-O-PEN over IRIDIUM over POINT over U.S.A over 38 (the model number). The pen sold for $1.00, with matching twist-action pencils selling for 50 cents.

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This is an Aikin Lambert Vis-O-Pen Gray lever fill fountain pen, model 238 c. 1937. The name comes from the "Ink Gauge" clear window in the section, which shows the remaining ink level. At the time Aikin Lambert was part of the Waterman company and Aikin Lambert Skywriter and Vis-O-Pen models were budget priced and marketed as "Made By Waterman's." It came in Black and three lustrous "pearl" colors: Dubonnet (a burgundy), Green, and Gray. The trim is polished "blue-white chromium." This 4 7/8 inch long pen has VIS-O-PEN over AIKIN LAMBERT CO. over NEW YORK, N.Y. U.S.A. imprinted on the barrel opposite the lever. The gold plated stainless steel nib is stamped VIS-O-PEN over IRIDIUM over POINT over U.S.A over 38 (the model number). The pen sold for $1.00, with matching twist-action pencils selling for 50 cents.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Red Satin fountain pen c. 1939-1941. This is the large "regular" size model, J117+3. In early 1939 advertisements the first colors offered were Jet Black, Green Satin and Gold Satin pyralin, with Blue Satin added later in 1939, followed by Red Satin, for a total of five color choices by 1940. The intense red pyralin shows the striped celluloid segments and cross grain. Pacemakers favor the design of the more expensive top of the line Coronet by using the same cap and barrel shape and gold plated clip design. All trim is gold plated. This example shows typical plating loss on the clip. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This example has an unusual FLEXIBLE marked nib. The pen sold in 1940 for $4.20 and the matching repeater pencil was $3.60, but were offered as set for $6.00. The slender or Ladies model differs only in width.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Red Satin fountain pen c. 1939-1941. This is the large "regular" size model, J117+3. In early 1939 advertisements the first colors offered were Jet Black, Green Satin and Gold Satin pyralin, with Blue Satin added later in 1939, followed by Red Satin, for a total of five color choices by 1940. The intense red pyralin shows the striped celluloid segments and cross grain. Pacemakers favor the design of the more expensive top of the line Coronet by using the same cap and barrel shape and gold plated clip design. All trim is gold plated. This example shows typical plating loss on the clip. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This example has an unusual FLEXIBLE marked nib. The pen sold in 1940 for $4.20 and the matching repeater pencil was $3.60, but were offered as set for $6.00. The slender or Ladies model differs only in width.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Blue Satin fountain pen and pencil set c. 1939-1941. This is the "regular" size model, J117+5, the pencil is model J117+15. In early 1939 advertisements the first colors offered were Jet Black, Green Satin and Gold Satin pyralin, with Blue Satin was added later in 1939 followed by Red Satin, for a total of five color choices by 1940. The blue pyralin strips show marbling and cross grain. All trim is gold plated. This example shows typical plating loss on the clips and cap bands. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This example has an unusual FLEXIBLE marked nib that unfortunately is cracked. The pen sold in 1940 for $4.20 and the matching repeater pencil was $3.60, but were offered as set for $6.00. The slender or Ladies model differs only in width.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Blue Satin fountain pen and pencil set c. 1939-1941. This is the "regular" size model, J117+5, the pencil is model J117+15. In early 1939 advertisements the first colors offered were Jet Black, Green Satin and Gold Satin pyralin, with Blue Satin was added later in 1939 followed by Red Satin, for a total of five color choices by 1940. The blue pyralin strips show marbling and cross grain. All trim is gold plated. This example shows typical plating loss on the clips and cap bands. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This example has an unusual FLEXIBLE marked nib that unfortunately is cracked. The pen sold in 1940 for $4.20 and the matching repeater pencil was $3.60, but were offered as set for $6.00. The slender or Ladies model differs only in width.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Air Lite Burma and Silver Pearl fountain pen c. 1939-1940. This five inch long pen is model 6859R and sold for $2.75 and the matching pencil was $1.75 in 1939. Together as a set, they were $3.95. Colors offered were Jet Black, Burma and Silver Pearl (also called Gunmetal), and Green and Silver Pearl pyralin. Eversharp called the trim “silvery,” so it’s not clear what the plating is. The clip top is stamped MADE IN USA and the face is stamped EVERSHARP. This example shows typical plating loss on the clip and cap bands. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This example has a very stiff MANIFOLD marked nib.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Air Lite Burma and Silver Pearl fountain pen c. 1939-1940. This five inch long pen is model 6859R and sold for $2.75 and the matching pencil was $1.75 in 1939. Together as a set, they were $3.95. Colors offered were Jet Black, Burma and Silver Pearl (also called Gunmetal), and Green and Silver Pearl pyralin. Eversharp called the trim “silvery,” so it’s not clear what the plating is. The clip top is stamped MADE IN USA and the face is stamped EVERSHARP. This example shows typical plating loss on the clip and cap bands. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This example has a very stiff MANIFOLD marked nib.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Air Lite Green and Silver Pearl fountain pen and pencil set c. 1939-1940. The five inch long pen is model 6858R and sold for $2.75 and the matching pencil was $1.75 in 1939. Together as a set, they were $3.95. Colors offered were Jet Black, Burma and Silver Pearl (also called Gunmetal), and Green and Silver Pearl pyralin. Eversharp called the trim “silvery,” so it’s not clear what the plating is. The clip top is stamped MADE IN USA and the face is stamped EVERSHARP. This example shows that the stampings are fairly light. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This example has an unusual FLEXIBLE and 14K 0.585 marked nib.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Air Lite Green and Silver Pearl fountain pen and pencil set c. 1939-1940. The five inch long pen is model 6858R and sold for $2.75 and the matching pencil was $1.75 in 1939. Together as a set, they were $3.95. Colors offered were Jet Black, Burma and Silver Pearl (also called Gunmetal), and Green and Silver Pearl pyralin. Eversharp called the trim “silvery,” so it’s not clear what the plating is. The clip top is stamped MADE IN USA and the face is stamped EVERSHARP. This example shows that the stampings are fairly light. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This example has an unusual FLEXIBLE and 14K 0.585 marked nib.

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This is a Sheaffer Cartridge Pen and pencil set in Pastel Blue c. 1957. It's a 5 3/8 inches long cartridge only fountain pen that has a similar length and look as the more expensive Sheaffer Snorkel pens. The pen fills by unscrewing the nib section from the barrel, dropping in a Skrip ink cartridge, and screwing the nib section back on so that the metal nipple pierces the cartridge and starts ink flow. The cap is polished chrome with chased lines and the barrel is molded plastic in many solid colors. As many as nineteen are listed in the 1962 Sheaffer's Service Manual. The barrel is stamped with the W. A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. imprint. The medium stainless steel nib is stamped SHEAFFER'S over 305 over MADE IN U.S.A. The fountain pen was $2.95 and the pen and twist action pencil set was $4.95.

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This is a Sheaffer Cartridge Pen and pencil set in Pastel Blue c. 1957. It's a 5 3/8 inches long cartridge only fountain pen that has a similar length and look as the more expensive Sheaffer Snorkel pens. The pen fills by unscrewing the nib section from the barrel, dropping in a Skrip ink cartridge, and screwing the nib section back on so that the metal nipple pierces the cartridge and starts ink flow. The cap is polished chrome with chased lines and the barrel is molded plastic in many solid colors. As many as nineteen are listed in the 1962 Sheaffer's Service Manual. The barrel is stamped with the W. A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. imprint. The medium stainless steel nib is stamped SHEAFFER'S over 305 over MADE IN U.S.A. The fountain pen was $2.95 and the pen and twist action pencil set was $4.95.

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This is a Sheaffer Fineline Cartridge Pen in Black c. 1955. It's Sheaffer's first cartridge pen, introduced in 1955, and was advertised as "The fountain pen that fills like a ballpoint!" It's a 5 3/8 inches long cartridge only fountain pen that has a similar length and look as the more expensive Sheaffer Snorkel pens. The pen fills by unscrewing the nib section from the barrel, dropping in a Skrip ink cartridge, yellow end first into the barrel, and screwing the nib section back on so that the metal nipple pierces the cartridge and starts ink flow. The cap is polished chrome with chased lines and the barrel is molded plastic in Blue, Grey, Green and Black. The clip barrel is stamped FINELINE. The medium stainless steel nib is stamped FINELINE over 305 over MADE IN U.S.A. The fountain pen was $2.95 and the pen and twist action pencil set was $4.95.

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This is a Sheaffer Fineline Cartridge Pen in Black c. 1955. It's Sheaffer's first cartridge pen, introduced in 1955, and was advertised as "The fountain pen that fills like a ballpoint!" It's a 5 3/8 inches long cartridge only fountain pen that has a similar length and look as the more expensive Sheaffer Snorkel pens. The pen fills by unscrewing the nib section from the barrel, dropping in a Skrip ink cartridge, yellow end first into the barrel, and screwing the nib section back on so that the metal nipple pierces the cartridge and starts ink flow. The cap is polished chrome with chased lines and the barrel is molded plastic in Blue, Grey, Green and Black. The clip barrel is stamped FINELINE. The medium stainless steel nib is stamped FINELINE over 305 over MADE IN U.S.A. The fountain pen was $2.95 and the pen and twist action pencil set was $4.95.

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This is a Travelers Pen Company fountain pen and pencil set in a red and black marbled celluloid c. 1930s. It's a 5 1/16 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a celluloid strip wound in a spiral pattern tube and then finished into the final shape. The stainless steel "Durium" nib and trim are all lightly 14 karat gold plated, which easily wears or polishes off. This model was made in several other colors. There are no cap and barrel stampings. Note the pen has TRAVELERS and U.S.A. stamped on the clip, but the pencil's clip is stamped TRAVELER, indicating other pens marked either way are probably made by the same manufacturer. Some examples of Traveler Pen Company pens have the barrel stamped TRAVELERS PEN CO. over 468 BROADWAY over NEW YORK, NY U.S.A. The fine 14 karat gold plated stainless steel nib is stamped DURIUM over 14K over GOLD PLATE over 4 (indicating the nib size).

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This is a Travelers Pen Company fountain pen and pencil set in a red and black marbled celluloid c. 1930s. It's a 5 1/16 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a celluloid strip wound in a spiral pattern tube and then finished into the final shape. The stainless steel "Durium" nib and trim are all lightly 14 karat gold plated, which easily wears or polishes off. This model was made in several other colors. There are no cap and barrel stampings. Note the pen has TRAVELERS and U.S.A. stamped on the clip, but the pencil's clip is stamped TRAVELER, indicating other pens marked either way are probably made by the same manufacturer. Some examples of Traveler Pen Company pens have the barrel stamped TRAVELERS PEN CO. over 468 BROADWAY over NEW YORK, NY U.S.A. The fine 14 karat gold plated stainless steel nib is stamped DURIUM over 14K over GOLD PLATE over 4 (indicating the nib size).

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This is a Venus President fountain pen in red striped celluloid c. 1944-1946. It's a 5 1/4 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a striped celluloid similar to that used on Parker striped Duofolds. It has a large 14 karat gold nib with VENUS stamped in a banner at the top over 14K over MADE IN U.S.A. The clip face is stamped VENUS. The trim is gold plated. This model was made in several two-toned colors and solid black. There are no cap and barrel stampings. A product of the American Pencil Company of New York, it was heavily advertised and sold for $3.50 and with a matching pencil was $4.90.

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This is a Venus President fountain pen in red striped celluloid c. 1944-1946. It's a 5 1/4 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a striped celluloid similar to that used on Parker striped Duofolds. It has a large 14 karat gold nib with VENUS stamped in a banner at the top over 14K over MADE IN U.S.A. The clip face is stamped VENUS. The trim is gold plated. This model was made in several two-toned colors and solid black. There are no cap and barrel stampings. A product of the American Pencil Company of New York, it was heavily advertised and sold for $3.50 and with a matching pencil was $4.90.

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This is a Venus President fountain pen in blue striped celluloid c. 1944-1946. It's a 5 1/4 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a striped celluloid similar to that used on Parker striped Duofolds. It has a large 14 karat gold nib with VENUS stamped in a banner at the top over 14K over MADE IN U.S.A. The clip face is stamped VENUS. The trim is gold plated. This model was made in several two-toned colors and solid black. There are no cap and barrel stampings. A product of the American Pencil Company of New York, it was heavily advertised and sold for $3.50 and with a matching pencil was $4.90.

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This is a Venus President fountain pen in blue striped celluloid c. 1944-1946. It's a 5 1/4 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a striped celluloid similar to that used on Parker striped Duofolds. It has a large 14 karat gold nib with VENUS stamped in a banner at the top over 14K over MADE IN U.S.A. The clip face is stamped VENUS. The trim is gold plated. This model was made in several two-toned colors and solid black. There are no cap and barrel stampings. A product of the American Pencil Company of New York, it was heavily advertised and sold for $3.50 and with a matching pencil was $4.90.

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This is a Diamond Point fountain pen in gray striped celluloid c. 1953. It's a 5 3/16 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a striped and fitted with a Warranted 14 karat gold nib stamped number 8. The clip face is stamped DIAMOND POINT and it is attached under a stepped cap top. The trim is lightly gold plated. This model was made in several striped colors and solid black. There are no cap and barrel stampings. Reported by collectors as the last model of the company which started in the late 1800s.

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This is a Diamond Point fountain pen in gray striped celluloid c. 1953. It's a 5 3/16 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a striped and fitted with a Warranted 14 karat gold nib stamped number 8. The clip face is stamped DIAMOND POINT and it is attached under a stepped cap top. The trim is lightly gold plated. This model was made in several striped colors and solid black. There are no cap and barrel stampings. Reported by collectors as the last model of the company which started in the late 1800s.

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This is a Burnham fountain pen, probably model 49, in black and gray marbled casein c. early 1950s. It's a 4 5/16 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a black and gray marbled casein and fitted with a gold plated stainless steel nib stamped BURNHAM over MEDIUM over S20 over ENGLAND. Instead of tipping material, the nib tines are bent over to provide a writing tip. The clip face is stamped BURNHAM. The trim is lightly gold plated. The section screws into the barrel. There are no imprints on the cap or barrel. H. Burnham and Sons was a pen and pencil manufacturer in London, England established in the 1920s and lasting into the 1950s.

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This is a Burnham fountain pen, probably model 49, in black and gray marbled casein c. early 1950s. It's a 4 5/16 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a black and gray marbled casein and fitted with a gold plated stainless steel nib stamped BURNHAM over MEDIUM over S20 over ENGLAND. Instead of tipping material, the nib tines are bent over to provide a writing tip. The clip face is stamped BURNHAM. The trim is lightly gold plated. The section screws into the barrel. There are no imprints on the cap or barrel. H. Burnham and Sons was a pen and pencil manufacturer in London, England established in the 1920s and lasting into the 1950s.

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This is a Venus Autograph fountain pen in red and grey striped celluloid c. 1944-1946. It's a 5 1/4 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a striped celluloid, a different material than the Venus President pens. It has a large, very firm gold color "special alloy" nib with SPECIAL ALLOY over MADE IN U.S.A. stamped on it, possibly a gold plated stainless steel nib. The clip face is stamped VENUS. The trim is lightly gold plated. Instead of a cap band there are two rings cut into the base of the cap. This model was made in several two-toned colors and solid black. The barrel is stamped VENUS AUTOGRAPH over AMERICAN PENCIL CO. over HOBOKEN MADE IN U.S.A NEW JERSEY.

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This is a Venus Autograph fountain pen in red and grey striped celluloid c. 1944-1946. It's a 5 1/4 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a cap and barrel made from a striped celluloid, a different material than the Venus President pens. It has a large, very firm gold color "special alloy" nib with SPECIAL ALLOY over MADE IN U.S.A. stamped on it, possibly a gold plated stainless steel nib. The clip face is stamped VENUS. The trim is lightly gold plated. Instead of a cap band there are two rings cut into the base of the cap. This model was made in several two-toned colors and solid black. The barrel is stamped VENUS AUTOGRAPH over AMERICAN PENCIL CO. over HOBOKEN MADE IN U.S.A NEW JERSEY.

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This is a Lady Sheaffer X Tulle pen and pencil set c. 1959. This clipless model features an Ivory color enameled metal cap and barrel with an engraved net pattern with gold color fill Sheaffer called Tulle. The section is Ivory, Sheaffer’s number 5 White color, to match the cap and barrel. The gold nib is not hallmarked. The pen is about 5 3/8 inches long capped. It sold for $12.50 and the matching pencil sold for $5.00. The packaging was a large elaborate oval paperboard cylinder similar to a cosmetics package, which included a cloth pen and pencil holder and separate ink cartridge holder.

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This is a Lady Sheaffer X Tulle pen and pencil set c. 1959. This clipless model features an Ivory color enameled metal cap and barrel with an engraved net pattern with gold color fill Sheaffer called Tulle. The section is Ivory, Sheaffer’s number 5 White color, to match the cap and barrel. The gold nib is not hallmarked. The pen is about 5 3/8 inches long capped. It sold for $12.50 and the matching pencil sold for $5.00. The packaging was a large elaborate oval paperboard cylinder similar to a cosmetics package, which included a cloth pen and pencil holder and separate ink cartridge holder.

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This is a Fend Norma 14 karat gold filled cap and black plastic barrel squeeze fill fountain pen c. 1950s. This 5 5/16 inches long pen has a 14 karat gold filled cap hallmarked "ORO ENCHAPADO 14 QUIL." which translates from Spanish to 14 karat gold filled. The cap has a repeating set of engraved parallel lines in groups and a blank space for engraving opposite the clip on the back. The Fend logo and NORMA, which translates from Latin as "standard," are engraved near the cap top. The cap top has black jewel, similar to a Parker 51. The 14 karat gold medium nib is a conical shaped wrapped unit that leaves a 1/8 inch seam in the back. It has a large ink view window in the section. The pen fills by sliding down the barrel, exposing a press bar filling unit which fills the pen by repeated squeezes. This model type was also made in all gold fill version and one with a black cap and celluloid striped barrel. Fend was a metalwork design company founded in Pforzheim, Germany and made overlay pens for Montblanc in the 1920s. It's not clear if this pen was made for the Spanish market or made in Spain.

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This is a Fend Norma 14 karat gold filled cap and black plastic barrel squeeze fill fountain pen c. 1950s. This 5 5/16 inches long pen has a 14 karat gold filled cap hallmarked "ORO ENCHAPADO 14 QUIL." which translates from Spanish to 14 karat gold filled. The cap has a repeating set of engraved parallel lines in groups and a blank space for engraving opposite the clip on the back. The Fend logo and NORMA, which translates from Latin as "standard," are engraved near the cap top. The cap top has black jewel, similar to a Parker 51. The 14 karat gold medium nib is a conical shaped wrapped unit that leaves a 1/8 inch seam in the back. It has a large ink view window in the section. The pen fills by sliding down the barrel, exposing a press bar filling unit which fills the pen by repeated squeezes. This model type was also made in all gold fill version and one with a black cap and celluloid striped barrel. Fend was a metalwork design company founded in Pforzheim, Germany and made overlay pens for Montblanc in the 1920s. It's not clear if this pen was made for the Spanish market or made in Spain.

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This is a Lady Sheaffer XXXV Damask fountain pen c. 1959. Damask is a reversible woven patterned fabric made of linen, silk, cotton, or wool. The Lady Sheaffer XXXV Damask has an etched gold diamond pattern on a silver finish. The pen has a raised ring filled with white rhinestones. The nib section is Ivory, Sheaffer’s number 5 White color. The nib is unhallmarked gold. The fountain pen sold for $35.00 and the matching pencil sold for $10.00. This is one of the hardest Lady Sheaffer pens to find.

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This is a Lady Sheaffer XXXV Damask fountain pen c. 1959. Damask is a reversible woven patterned fabric made of linen, silk, cotton, or wool. The Lady Sheaffer XXXV Damask has an etched gold diamond pattern on a silver finish. The pen has a raised ring filled with white rhinestones. The nib section is Ivory, Sheaffer’s number 5 White color. The nib is unhallmarked gold. The fountain pen sold for $35.00 and the matching pencil sold for $10.00. This is one of the hardest Lady Sheaffer pens to find.

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This is an Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in burgundy snakeskin c. early 1940s. The Eclipse Streamline appears to borrow design elements from the Eversharp Skyline clip. The 5 5/16 inch long pen is a lever filler and has no barrel imprint. Many different celluloids were used on the Streamline pen, including black, marbled colors and snakeskin colors. At least two barrel shapes are used, including this flat end with a pointed end cap and a more tapered end. The very firm stainless steel nib reads ECLIPSE over IRIDIUM over POINTED over CANADA. As can be seen, the gold plating on the trim and nib was very thin and subject to wear off.

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This is an Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in burgundy snakeskin c. early 1940s. The Eclipse Streamline appears to borrow design elements from the Eversharp Skyline clip. The 5 5/16 inch long pen is a lever filler and has no barrel imprint. Many different celluloids were used on the Streamline pen, including black, marbled colors and snakeskin colors. At least two barrel shapes are used, including this flat end with a pointed end cap and a more tapered end. The very firm stainless steel nib reads ECLIPSE over IRIDIUM over POINTED over CANADA. As can be seen, the gold plating on the trim and nib was very thin and subject to wear off.

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This is a large size Conklin Nozac Penline Red Pearl faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1936. The Nozac Penline was introduced in 1936 and came in rounded and faceted versions. Nozac pens use a piston filling system Conklin introduced in 1931. The pen fills by twisting the end cap while the nib is in ink. The ink level could be seen in the translucent barrel. These 5 3/16 inches long pens were offered four colors, including Black, Grey Pearl, Red Pearl, and Green Pearl with the new 1936 patented clip and had 14 karat gold nibs stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Large size Nozac Penline pens like this one sold for $7.50 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is a large size Conklin Nozac Penline Red Pearl faceted piston fill fountain pen c. 1936. The Nozac Penline was introduced in 1936 and came in rounded and faceted versions. Nozac pens use a piston filling system Conklin introduced in 1931. The pen fills by twisting the end cap while the nib is in ink. The ink level could be seen in the translucent barrel. These 5 3/16 inches long pens were offered four colors, including Black, Grey Pearl, Red Pearl, and Green Pearl with the new 1936 patented clip and had 14 karat gold nibs stamped CONKLIN over CUSHON over POINT over 14KT over U.S.A. At the top of the nib is the Conklin Crescent logo. Large size Nozac Penline pens like this one sold for $7.50 and the matching pencil was $3.50.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Gold Satin fountain pen c. 1939-1941. This is the "regular" size model, 6823R, the pencil is model 6824R. In early 1939 advertisements the first colors offered were Jet Black, Green Satin and Gold Satin pyralin, with Blue Satin added later in 1939 followed by Red Satin, for a total of five color choices by 1940. The golden brown pyralin strips show marbling and cross grain. All trim is gold plated. This example shows typical plating loss on the clip and cap bands. The cap and barrel ends are starting to decompose, first changing to a solid color. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This one is stamped MANIFOLD, a very stiff nib used for carbon copies. The pen sold in 1940 for $4.20 and the matching repeater pencil was $3.60, but were offered as set for $6.00. The slender or Ladies model differs only in width.

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This is the Wahl-Eversharp Pacemaker Gold Satin fountain pen c. 1939-1941. This is the "regular" size model, 6823R, the pencil is model 6824R. In early 1939 advertisements the first colors offered were Jet Black, Green Satin and Gold Satin pyralin, with Blue Satin added later in 1939 followed by Red Satin, for a total of five color choices by 1940. The golden brown pyralin strips show marbling and cross grain. All trim is gold plated. This example shows typical plating loss on the clip and cap bands. The cap and barrel ends are starting to decompose, first changing to a solid color. These five inch long pens are lever fillers with ink-view window sections and 14 karat gold nibs in many grades. This one is stamped MANIFOLD, a very stiff nib used for carbon copies. The pen sold in 1940 for $4.20 and the matching repeater pencil was $3.60, but were offered as set for $6.00. The slender or Ladies model differs only in width.

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This is an Eversharp "Luxury Set" model 707 Dubonnet fountain pen c. 1949. This 5 1/4 inch long model came in Black, Blue, Brown, Dubonnet, and Green. The gold color bullet shaped cap is a precurser to the 2nd generation Symphony, and though similar, this economy pen was never called a Symphony. All trim is a light gold plate. The clip is stamped MADE IN U.S.A. and EVERSHARP on the face. The nib is stamped EVERSHARP over 14K. It sold for $3.75 and the matching twist action pencil was $1.25.

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This is an Eversharp "Luxury Set" model 707 Dubonnet fountain pen c. 1949. This 5 1/4 inch long model came in Black, Blue, Brown, Dubonnet, and Green. The gold color bullet shaped cap is a precurser to the 2nd generation Symphony, and though similar, this economy pen was never called a Symphony. All trim is a light gold plate. The clip is stamped MADE IN U.S.A. and EVERSHARP on the face. The nib is stamped EVERSHARP over 14K. It sold for $3.75 and the matching twist action pencil was $1.25.

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This is an Eversharp Skyline Green fountain pen c. 1943. This 5 1/4 inch long model has a wider cap band than the standard celluloid striped cap Skyline. All trim is gold filled. The clip band is stamped EVERSHARP SKYLINE PAT. MADE IN U.S.A. and EVERSHARP on the face. The top of the clip has the Eversharp double check mark logo, indicating “Guaranteed Forever." The nib is stamped EVERSHARP in a banner over 14K over MADE IN U.S.A.

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This is an Eversharp Skyline Green fountain pen c. 1943. This 5 1/4 inch long model has a wider cap band than the standard celluloid striped cap Skyline. All trim is gold filled. The clip band is stamped EVERSHARP SKYLINE PAT. MADE IN U.S.A. and EVERSHARP on the face. The top of the clip has the Eversharp double check mark logo, indicating “Guaranteed Forever." The nib is stamped EVERSHARP in a banner over 14K over MADE IN U.S.A.

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This is an Eversharp school fountain pen in Dubonnet c. 1942. This 5 1/4 inch long model is often called a Skyline, but it was not advertised that way. It has a washer clip design similar to the Streamliner models except that the clip bar extends past the washer and is stamped PAT. MADE IN U.S.A in addition to EVERSHARP on the face. All trim is gold plated. This pen has a replacement banner nib. The standard nib is stamped EVERSHARP over 14K. They were made in Brown, Blue, Dubonnet and Black. In 1942 they were being closed out for $1.42.

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This is an Eversharp school fountain pen in Dubonnet c. 1942. This 5 1/4 inch long model is often called a Skyline, but it was not advertised that way. It has a washer clip design similar to the Streamliner models except that the clip bar extends past the washer and is stamped PAT. MADE IN U.S.A in addition to EVERSHARP on the face. All trim is gold plated. This pen has a replacement banner nib. The standard nib is stamped EVERSHARP over 14K. They were made in Brown, Blue, Dubonnet and Black. In 1942 they were being closed out for $1.42.

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This is an Eversharp Economy Gold Nib Black fountain pen and pencil set c. 1951-1952. This 5 7/16 inch long model is often called a plastic Symphony, but it was not advertised that way. In 1952 these 14 karat gold nib lever fill injection molded plastic pens were offered at $4.75 and a boxed pen and twist action pencil set was $7.00. They were available in Black, Blue, Red and Green. The clip is stamped MADE IN U.S.A over EVERSHARP on the face. All trim is gold plated. The fine nib is stamped EVERSHARP over 14K.

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This is an Eversharp Economy Gold Nib Black fountain pen and pencil set c. 1951-1952. This 5 7/16 inch long model is often called a plastic Symphony, but it was not advertised that way. In 1952 these 14 karat gold nib lever fill injection molded plastic pens were offered at $4.75 and a boxed pen and twist action pencil set was $7.00. They were available in Black, Blue, Red and Green. The clip is stamped MADE IN U.S.A over EVERSHARP on the face. All trim is gold plated. The fine nib is stamped EVERSHARP over 14K.

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This is an Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in marbled green celluloid c. early 1940s. The Eclipse Streamline appears to borrow design elements from the Eversharp Skyline clip. The clip has the Eclipse logo stamped at the top and Streamline in a script on the face. The 5 5/16 inch long pen is a lever filler and has no barrel imprint. Many different celluloids were used on the Streamline pen, including black, marbled colors and snakeskin colors. This marbled pattern is made from a strip that wraps around at an angle creating a twist pattern on the cap and barrel. At least two barrel shapes are used in these pens, including this flat end version with a black pointed end cap and a version with a more tapered end. The very firm gold plated stainless steel nib reads ECLIPSE over IRIDIUM over POINTED over CANADA.

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This is an Eclipse Streamline fountain pen in marbled green celluloid c. early 1940s. The Eclipse Streamline appears to borrow design elements from the Eversharp Skyline clip. The clip has the Eclipse logo stamped at the top and Streamline in a script on the face. The 5 5/16 inch long pen is a lever filler and has no barrel imprint. Many different celluloids were used on the Streamline pen, including black, marbled colors and snakeskin colors. This marbled pattern is made from a strip that wraps around at an angle creating a twist pattern on the cap and barrel. At least two barrel shapes are used in these pens, including this flat end version with a black pointed end cap and a version with a more tapered end. The very firm gold plated stainless steel nib reads ECLIPSE over IRIDIUM over POINTED over CANADA.

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Several brands made similar low price point lever fill pens in the style of the Parker 51 and Waterman Taperite. Some of them appear to be made by the same manufacturer being so similar in design and execution. This Diamond Point pen and pencil set is typical of these late 1940s and early 1950s second and third tier writing instruments and appears inspired by the Waterman Taperite Citation. This fountain pen and pencil set is made in a burgundy injection molded plastic, probably late 1940s to early 1950s, near the end of the company's production. It's a 4 7/8 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a gold plated stainless steel semi-hooded nib and all gold plated trim. The clip face is stamped USA over DIAMOND POINT on the face and it is attached under a stepped cap top. The gold plating is cheaply done and subject to wear and scratching. Observed examples of this model also include black. The matching twist action pencil operates by rotating the cone tip.

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Several brands made similar low price point lever fill pens in the style of the Parker 51 and Waterman Taperite. Some of them appear to be made by the same manufacturer being so similar in design and execution. This Diamond Point pen and pencil set is typical of these late 1940s and early 1950s second and third tier writing instruments and appears inspired by the Waterman Taperite Citation. This fountain pen and pencil set is made in a burgundy injection molded plastic, probably late 1940s to early 1950s, near the end of the company's production. It's a 4 7/8 inches long lever fill fountain pen with a gold plated stainless steel semi-hooded nib and all gold plated trim. The clip face is stamped USA over DIAMOND POINT on the face and it is attached under a stepped cap top. The gold plating is cheaply done and subject to wear and scratching. Observed examples of this model also include black. The matching twist action pencil operates by rotating the cone tip.

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This is an Eversharp Skyline Dubonnet ladies model fountain pen c. 1943. This 4 13/16 inch long model has the narrow cap band featured on the standard celluloid striped cap Skyline, models 76 and 77. All trim is gold filled. The clip band has no markings and the clip has EVERSHARP stamped on the face. The top of the clip has the Eversharp double check mark logo, indicating “Guaranteed Forever." The nib is stamped EVERSHARP in a banner over 14K over MADE IN U.S.A. This pen sold for $5.00 and the matching repeater pencil was $3.75.

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This is an Eversharp Skyline Dubonnet ladies model fountain pen c. 1943. This 4 13/16 inch long model has the narrow cap band featured on the standard celluloid striped cap Skyline, models 76 and 77. All trim is gold filled. The clip band has no markings and the clip has EVERSHARP stamped on the face. The top of the clip has the Eversharp double check mark logo, indicating “Guaranteed Forever." The nib is stamped EVERSHARP in a banner over 14K over MADE IN U.S.A. This pen sold for $5.00 and the matching repeater pencil was $3.75.

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This is a Vogue Deluxe black fountain pen c. early 1940s. It follows the clip and cap design of the Eclipse Streamline with a tapered blunt ended barrel. It may be made by Eclipse or an Eclipse sub-brand. The clip has VOGUE stamped in an oval at the top, similar to the Eclipse logo on Eclipse Streamline clips. The 5 5/16 inch long pen is a lever filler and has VOGUE and Deluxe, in script, stamped on the barrel opposite the lever. It has a clear ink view section and a firm WARRANTED 14K stamped gold nib.

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This is a Vogue Deluxe black fountain pen c. early 1940s. It follows the clip and cap design of the Eclipse Streamline with a tapered blunt ended barrel. It may be made by Eclipse or an Eclipse sub-brand. The clip has VOGUE stamped in an oval at the top, similar to the Eclipse logo on Eclipse Streamline clips. The 5 5/16 inch long pen is a lever filler and has VOGUE and Deluxe, in script, stamped on the barrel opposite the lever. It has a clear ink view section and a firm WARRANTED 14K stamped gold nib.

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This is a Cleo Skribent Platinum model fountain pen from 2005. The cap and barrel are black synthetic resin with platinum plated trim. There are two platinum plated cap bands, one 1/16 and one 5/16 inch wide stamped "CLEO SKRIBENT" twice around. The barrel has one 1/32 inch platinum plated band and platinum plated end cap. The cap is topped with a faceted clear plastic square jewel. It has a two-tone platinum plated solid 18 karat gold nib hallmarked with "CLEO" over "SKRIBENT" over "18K" and single letter nib grade marking. The 5 3/4 inches long pen is a cartridge / converter filler using international type cartridges. Retail price in 2005 was approximately $300 for the fountain pen, $265 for the matching capped rollerball pen, $200 for the twist action ballpoint pen and $200.00 for the twist action 0.7mm pencil.

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This is a Cleo Skribent Platinum model fountain pen from 2005. The cap and barrel are black synthetic resin with platinum plated trim. There are two platinum plated cap bands, one 1/16 and one 5/16 inch wide stamped "CLEO SKRIBENT" twice around. The barrel has one 1/32 inch platinum plated band and platinum plated end cap. The cap is topped with a faceted clear plastic square jewel. It has a two-tone platinum plated solid 18 karat gold nib hallmarked with "CLEO" over "SKRIBENT" over "18K" and single letter nib grade marking. The 5 3/4 inches long pen is a cartridge / converter filler using international type cartridges. Retail price in 2005 was approximately $300 for the fountain pen, $265 for the matching capped rollerball pen, $200 for the twist action ballpoint pen and $200.00 for the twist action 0.7mm pencil.

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This is a Cleo Skribent Primus model fountain pen from 2005. The Primus was the first of the new generation of Skribent pens, introduced in 2003. The cap and barrel are black synthetic resin with gold plated trim and the section is gold plated metal. There are two gold plated cap bands, one 1/16 and one 5/16 inch wide stamped "CLEO SKRIBENT" twice around. The barrel has one 1/32 inch gold plated band and platinum plated end cap. The cap is topped with a faceted clear plastic square jewel. It has a two-tone platinum plated solid 18 karat gold nib hallmarked with "CLEO" over "SKRIBENT" over "18K" and single letter nib grade marking. The 5 3/4 inches long pen is a cartridge / converter filler using international type cartridges. Retail price in 2005 was approximately $300 for the fountain pen, $265 for the matching capped rollerball pen, $200 for the twist action ballpoint pen and $200.00 for the twist action 0.7mm pencil.

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This is a Cleo Skribent Primus model fountain pen from 2005. The Primus was the first of the new generation of Skribent pens, introduced in 2003. The cap and barrel are black synthetic resin with gold plated trim and the section is gold plated metal. There are two gold plated cap bands, one 1/16 and one 5/16 inch wide stamped "CLEO SKRIBENT" twice around. The barrel has one 1/32 inch gold plated band and platinum plated end cap. The cap is topped with a faceted clear plastic square jewel. It has a two-tone platinum plated solid 18 karat gold nib hallmarked with "CLEO" over "SKRIBENT" over "18K" and single letter nib grade marking. The 5 3/4 inches long pen is a cartridge / converter filler using international type cartridges. Retail price in 2005 was approximately $300 for the fountain pen, $265 for the matching capped rollerball pen, $200 for the twist action ballpoint pen and $200.00 for the twist action 0.7mm pencil.