Aikin-Lambert Relationship To Knabe Pianos?

[Jonathan Siegel]

Hi folks,

 

I've picked up a nice, shiny BCHR Aikin-Lambert lever filler at auction. The only real oddity is the logo of the Baltimore-based "KNABE" piano company imprinted in green on the top of the cap (See pics, below). According to Wikipedia, this is a version of the logo that came into use around 1904:

 

 

The imprints on the clip (PAT'D Sept.25.05) and (ALC^o) seem pretty common, as soes the engraving on the nib (14KT ALC^o). The barrel has no markings at all, and the only marking on the cap is the pictured logo.

 

 

My question: Does one regard this as a "Knabe" branded pen, as a marketing imprint (for giveaway,) or as a "property of" marker?

 

Any info welcome :-)

 

Thanks,

 

Jonathan

[Pickwick]

It seems likely this pen may have been given to customers purchasing one of his pianos. A quality gift to match the pianos price.

 

I have a pen which I posted on this forum a few days ago with LEADER on the barrel and learned this is an Aiken and Lambert.

[Vintagepens]

My question: Does one regard this as a "Knabe" branded pen, as a marketing imprint (for giveaway,) or as a "property of" marker?

 

Surely not the first; which of the remaining two possibilities is the case will require further research.

[Jonathan Siegel]

Thanks, guys. I'll keep my eyes open for more info. In the mean time, the pen is soused on Florida Blue and will be re-introduced to meeting rooms and conference tables. Afraid I don't have a piano to match, tho ;-(

 

Jonathan