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#1 marcshiman

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Posted 01 April 2015 - 07:20 AM

Up for auction on ebay. Started at a high bid, someone bit already. I'm figuring this goes north of $600?

 

Its not my pen, I'm not advertising it, but admiring it. I've got one, but I'm not sure its in this condition. The Swan lapis of blue, black and white is striking.

 

 


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#2 Procyon

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Posted 01 April 2015 - 03:13 PM

That really is a nice pen!  I don't collect Swans, but this one could induce me to start. I am going to pretend I never saw it! ;)



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#3 Deb

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Posted 01 April 2015 - 03:57 PM

I had a lapis Swan a while back.  I sold it for a lot less than that.  Beginning to regret it…

That is an exceptionally beautiful pen, though.



#4 Widget

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Posted 01 April 2015 - 06:08 PM

I would bid if it wasn't for the horrendous customs charges. Gorgeous pen in what looks like super condition.

#5 marcshiman

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Posted 06 April 2015 - 06:48 AM

Final hammer - $735.

 

I will take this as a hopeful sign that Swan pens are starting to come back as a desirable pen - I'm seeing the 30's pens starting to attract higher Ebay prices (even the dreck)..

 

I'll try to perpetuate that at DC this year.


Please join the Mabie Todd Swan project where I am trying to sort out the undocumented mess that is American Mabie Todd's from the 1930's. The last pens that MT seemed to advertise were the "Eternal" pens, and then the company put out a wide range of different styles, shapes, sizes and filling systems before eventually closing up shop. I invite you to post your pictures of your American pens

 

The Mabie Todd Swan Project





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