I do like that reverse trim Sheaffer. Downright nifty.
Do tell what that graphic is on the Vac the others are using as a pillow...
Tim
Just dawned on me that it says "Purina".
Posted 03 August 2012 - 03:08 AM
I do like that reverse trim Sheaffer. Downright nifty.
Do tell what that graphic is on the Vac the others are using as a pillow...
Tim
Just dawned on me that it says "Purina".
Posted 03 August 2012 - 08:13 PM
I've got a virtually identical Vac from '37 with the same Pontiac clip. I also have an oversize Sheaffer Balance with an Oldsmobile clip and a couple of standard Balances with Cadillac crests on the clips. (No mention of salesmen on these.) All are black. I'm betting there were a lot of customized pens that Depression-era dealers offered to good salesmen or to well-heeled buyers who dropped a lot of money on a fancy car. It would make a good subject for a Pennant or Pen World article.
Posted 03 August 2012 - 08:18 PM
I dug up some pens that have been resting in the ol' collection a long time.
The Vac is an earlier pen than the Sheaffer. Vac appears to have the badge soldered/welded in place. For the Sheaffer the badge is crimped to clip.
There are other interesting tidbits to be noted in this image. If no one is up for ID'ing 'em, I'll toss some details out tomorrow.
regards
david
Posted 28 August 2014 - 05:18 AM
Posted 09 November 2016 - 09:51 PM
This seems to be where all the Car company badged pens have ended up so I figured I would bump it.
I've got a new(?) one to add to the list. The pen below is on the way to me. Parker 51 DJ, appears to be a first year, with a Packard Master Salesman badge on the clip. Thought you all would find it interesting. Pics are from the seller, so not great.
Posted 15 November 2016 - 05:06 AM
This seems to be where all the Car company badged pens have ended up so I figured I would bump it.
I've got a new(?) one to add to the list. The pen below is on the way to me. Parker 51 DJ, appears to be a first year, with a Packard Master Salesman badge on the clip. Thought you all would find it interesting. Pics are from the seller, so not great.
Did I see this pen on eBay in the last few days?
Posted 16 November 2016 - 02:03 AM
Nice!
-d
Posted 17 November 2016 - 03:08 PM
This seems to be where all the Car company badged pens have ended up so I figured I would bump it.
I've got a new(?) one to add to the list. The pen below is on the way to me. Parker 51 DJ, appears to be a first year, with a Packard Master Salesman badge on the clip. Thought you all would find it interesting. Pics are from the seller, so not great.
Did I see this pen on eBay in the last few days?
Yeah, I decided against keeping it. Doesn't really fit in my collection.
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