The
Pensmith™
Vintage Pens - Overview |
The
true fascination of vintage pens escapes many. To us, each
pen
reveals (or sometimes hides) a true story about its owner or in some
cases, succession of owners. For instance, consider this old
example:
![]() Miss
Blanchflower was doubtless pleased on Christmas Day 1922 to receive
this now rare "Bank" fountain pen which we have since sold to a serious
collector. Doubtless it has told (and may continue to tell)
many
stories about both Miss Blanchflower and her era. The true
fascination of vintage pens is that like Miss Blanchflower's pen, they
can if properly and sensitively restored, live for yet another
generation.
CONDITION SCALE: M - Mint
condition - as new and unused;
NM - Near Mint condition - may have been dipped or filled; EXC
- minimal wear, no brassing (except possibly clip ball), strong
imprints, otherwise very good condition condition without significant
scratches;
VG - moderate wear for age with no significant brassing to plated parts; G - resembles age of the pen, moderate scratches, some brassing, otherwise serviceable and sound; F - fair quality reflecting poor handling or care for a pen of its age; FLAW - the pen has fundamental flaws which are contained in the description. Unless otherwise noted in a pen's description, it does not come with an original box, other packaging or instructions. We do have a good collection of vintage boxes which can often be supplied to match a particular pen. As we also sell vintage pen boxes, boxes are an extra charge. Pens
and pencils sold are warranted to be in working order unless
otherwise stated. Unless there is a very good reason to do
so, we
avoid polishing pen bodies and caps when restoring vintage
pens.
Rubber sacs and seals have been replaced, nibs
smoothed and each pen has been pulled-down, cleaned and dip tested
unless otherwise indicated. Any pens which are sold in
original
(unrestored) condition are clearly noted as such.
Prices do not include shipping. We are always happy to reserve a particular pen for you if you are uncertain if you wish to purchase it. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Sale on our Orders page |