Lot 147 , A pen collectors case containing 20 assorted Swan fountain pens

A pen collector's case containing 20 assorted Swan fountain pens
Estimate £200-300

Small self filling pen stamped Eternal at the bottom and named to Major F Maclean
Mabie Todd gold nib - some light oxidisation to the side lever
Marbled orange Swan self filling small pen, 11cm with gold Swan nib - slight oxidisation to lever, a little wear around base of body
Black Swan Visofil with gold nib - light rubbing to body
Marbled orange Mabie Todd, 11.5cm - gold nib
Dull brown Swan lacking nib - worn
Blackish brown Swan SF1 with gold nib
Blackish brown Swan SF1 with gold band named A.Maclean and gold nib
Black leverless with three gold bands and gold nib
Cracked ice self filling Eternal with gold nib, 12cm
Blackish brown self filler with gold nib and gold band bearing a monogram - side lever oxidised - this is largest pen in the lot and measures just over 14cm
Blackish brown self filler with two gold bands to the body and cap which incorporates an agate and gold band, base body differs quite strongly in colouring form the cap which remains a darker black, has a gold nib, oxidised lever
Blackish brown self filler with broad gold band and gold nib
Brown marbled self filler with chrome clip and small gold nib
Brown self filling pen with gilt clip and base metal side lever and small gold nib
Marbled orange self filling pen - no nib
Black Swan with worn tip to cap which has a flat screwhead set into it, no nib
Black Swan with discoloured clip and no nib
Another similar lacking end gilt cap and nib
Green marbled self filler with chrome clip and gold nib, screw thread poor
Plain black Swan self filler with gold nib
Overall the bodies of these cases look to be in condition and thought to have been mentioned where noted, the internal workings have not been examined and it is left to the buyer to make their own assumption about what condition they are in.








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Sold for £480