Hallmark/Kraker overlay pens

[ebrian]

I recently acquired a second Hallmark overlay - the 3/4 overlay in the photo. I have a similar Kraker 3/4 overlay with the "checkered ribbon" design. The full overlay actually looks much like a Sheaffer, but based on other Hallmark pens I have I'm fairly certain that these pens were made by Kraker. In addition to the clip patent date on these pens, I have a few black hard rubber Hallmark pens that have other Kraker elements as a keyed section and the complex 2-pin lever with the coil spring pressure bar. Both of these overlays have a simple single pin lever. I'm curious if anyone has other (probably) Kraker made pens (as Bon-Ton, etc) that have either the 2-pin levers or an overlay.

[david i]

I'm curious if anyone has other (probably) Kraker made pens (as Bon-Ton, etc) that have either the 2-pin levers or an overlay.

 

I believe I have photographed Kraker overlays.

 

regards

 

david

 

http://removed.xyz/penteech/krakerspreadsmall.jpg

Edited March 23, 2009 by david i

[ebrian]

I've seen the photo before - I'm curious about how many of the pens have the 2-pin lever system.

[david i]

I've seen the photo before - I'm curious about how many of the pens have the 2-pin lever system.

 

 

Ah, well.. your note did say, "or"

 

Hafta ask Dan. His pens.

 

regards

 

d

[Roger W.]

Eddie;

 

There is a huge thread on this over at Lion and Pen. Dennis Bowden has a deep interest in all things Kraker and Kraker derivatives.

 

Roger W.

[Dennis B]

Short answer - I'm very interested in the Hallmark pens. In fact, if you would consent to sell one or more to me, please let me know.

 

I have some Krakers, Several Bob-Ton's, and later made pens by George Kraker, but have not seen the two-pin lever in anything except early Krakers. That design is what cost Kraker the lawsuit. No overlays in my collection at all.

 

You may contact me by email at drblaw@kc.rr.com or by PM.

 

Dennis Bowden

[pengoddess]

I've seen the photo before - I'm curious about how many of the pens have the 2-pin lever system.

 

 

Eddie - the next time you come to FM, we'll check out 2 pin levers on Cyndie's collection.

 

Nice to see you on FPN

 

Sam

[jonveley]

Hello all,

 

The mystery is solved by the Trademark Registration certificate -- full story posted at Leadhead's:

 

http://leadheadpencils.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-hallmark-mystery-solved.html

[mitto]

Interesting.

[Roger W.]

For anyone that follows Hallmark there is more in the Sheaffer archives. After Sheaffer took over Kraker they continued to fulfill the Hallmark contract through 1921. They were also selling no name pens...

 

More to come in an upcoming Pennant article. Also, if you are near Ft. Madison stop by the Sheaffer Pen Museum - 627 Ave G, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 - (319) 372-1674 .

 

Roger W.