John Holland Gold/mother-Of-Pearl Dip Pen In Box

[D Armstrong]

A dip pen by John Holland with an HM Smith flexy nib in it's original box. A delicate pen, dating from the late 19^thcentury, with a fine and flexy contemporary nib. Translucent mother-of-pearl handle, with engraved gold fitting (unmarked, likely 9K); gold nib marked "HM SMITH C^o NEW YORK N^o1". 5 ½″ long, excluding nib; excellent condition, with some wear to the box, including one missing closure hook.

 

A pen so flexible and responsive it almost has a life of it's own (as you can tell from my runaway writing sample!)

 

$120, including postage worldwide. Contact us at: antiques@restorersart.com

 

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Edited March 9, 2011 by D Armstrong