Vintage SWAN Self Filler Snakeskin Fountain Pen Mabie Todd: 14k Gold Semi Flex Nib

£295.00

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Name: Vintage SWAN Self Filler Fountain Pen 
Maker: Mabie Todd, England, c1930's
Colour: Golden Snakeskin Pattern 
Material: Acrylic / Metal Trim
Nib: 14k Gold SWAN '2' Nib: Semi Flex Nib 
Filling System: Lever Filler 
Length: 123mm
Condition: Restored, Excellent 

The Full Story
Mabie Todd & Co. Ltd was originally established as Mabie Todd and Bard of New York, USA in 1873 and began production in the UK in 1905 under licence.

The UK branch bought out the US outfit in the early 1920’s and Mabie Todd became a wholly owned British company, thriving thanks to British preferences for conservative design and reliability and successful advertising campaigns.

This example is a rare and soughtafter SWAN Self Filler in gorgeous golden coloured snakeskin pattern with red accents to the scales. The pen carries a 14k Gold semi flex nib which writes a medium line with a degree of flex (see writing sample). The pen has been fully restored and is ready to write. 

The Nitty Gritty
There are no major imperfections to note, no splits cracks or engravings.

There is some minor brassing  and pitting to the trim and lever bar, but otherwise a near perfect example. 

Fountain Pen Measurements
Length capped: 123mm
Barrel diameter: 11mm
Cap diameter: 12mm

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