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September 2003 Fine Art and Antiques Auction

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571. Three Victorian Pens

Set of three Victorian-era pens. One is an engraved chocolate-brown pen with a marked 14k gold nib. The name "J. Hardy" has been engraved on the base of the pen and has scroll filigree overlay. Pen is dated apprx 1905, measures apprx 5-1/4" x 1/4". Second pen is probably 1/10 gold, however unmarked or tested, decorated with a floral-woven pattern. Pen is dated apprx 1915, measures apprx 5" x 1/4" has blank area on barrel for engraving of initials. Third pen has mother-of-pearl barrel and probably 1/10 gold, however unmarked or tested, cap in scroll design. At the base of the cap is engraved "Parker Fountain Pen" and initials read "WRN". Measures apprx 5-1/4" x 1/4" nib is marked "Parker Lucky Curve 3".



200/400   Sold $1,288.00
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