4887. Early Swan (Mabie Todd) Eyedropper Fountain Pen in Rolled Gold. Superb Fine Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary;

• Make and Model: Swan (Mabie Todd & Co.) Eyedropper 
• Origin: The pen was made in the UK around 1900
• Finish: Black Hard Rubber with a Rolled Gold Overlay.
• Overall Length: 142mm.
• Filling Type: Eye Dropper.
• Nib: 14ct gold, Fine Flexible.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description.

This is a really fabulous example of an early Swan Eye Dropper Fountain Pen, it was  sold from the Mabie Todd premises in Cheapside, London, but was probably made in the USA and exported to the UK, the overlay may have been added in the UK as well. It dates from around 1900 so is probably coming up for its 125th birthday!!

The overlay is smooth and in fabulous condition with no dings, scratches or wear, the slip cap has a chatelaine ring. There are no manufacturers marks on the gold finish which leads me to believe that a high class jeweller added the overlay after it was imported from the USA. There is a fine engraving on the barrel "P Powter"

The nib is a wonderful Fine with an incredible flex. the fine is 0.3mm but it flexes to 1.6mm - that is triple broad territory!!! They just don't make nibs like this anymore!

The nib has a hard rubber overfeed, again, typical of these very early models.

The pen has been fully serviced and is ready to write. The original eyedropper is in the box but the bulb has gone hard, I will provide a modern one with which to fill the pen. Ther original box is a beautiful item in itself and has the Cheapside address inside the lid, this helps date the pen as Mabie Todd moved to High Holborn in 1905.

What a pen!!, What a nib!!!!!

Condition: Grade A

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