John Hollands Dip Pens

[PETESPENCOMPANY]

John Holland was born in Ireland during 1839. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1848 and began working with George Sheppard who created gold pens. By the 1860s, Holland was making his own pens.

it took ages to find an image of him(JOHN HOLLANDS)

Today, his writing devices are highly collectible. For instance, the addition of a mother of pearl dip pen will add diversity to a collection. The device is approximately 4.75 inches long and normally features the John Holland brand on the tip.

I found one , in its box (see images ) at an outdoor antiques market at,

spittlefields market in London yesterday,

But over time nibs get bent or worn and get replaced,

this one has a Schaeffer 14k 33 nib made in the USA

I didn't realise at the time but it features a retractable nib,

the handle is mother of pearl ,

the metal end I believe to be rolled gold or plated gold ,

either way a nice and unexpected piece to find there ,

and will go very nicely with my Victorian walnut

desk top stationary cabinet

 

[PAKMAN]

Nice find and I love your stationary cabinet!