Buying pens in Surrey/Hampshire?

[dipperdolphin]

Anyone know any decent antique or pen shops in this area? Tried Farrells in Chobham but they don’t have much to choose from. 
 

Thanks!

[Karmachanic]

My three favorite vintage pens were purchased online..

[Stompie]

To be honest, having been in Portsmouth and now Southampton, I have not seen anything. 

 

As an idea, I would say approach John, The Oxonian on here, and find out what he has for sale.

[dipperdolphin]

19 minutes ago, Stompie said:

To be honest, having been in Portsmouth and now Southampton, I have not seen anything. 

 

As an idea, I would say approach John, The Oxonian on here, and find out what he has for sale.

Okay I will do, thanks. 

[dipperdolphin]

2 hours ago, Karmachanic said:

My three favorite vintage pens were purchased online..

I’d rather go and browse through options tbh that buy online. 

[Karmachanic]

40 minutes ago, dipperdolphin said:

I’d rather go and browse through options tbh that buy online. 

 

As would I, but as that option does not exist for me, I go to where pens can be found.

[Karmachanic]

London Pen Show Oct 9

[nigelg]

You could try the Salisbury Antiques Market 37 Catherine Street, Salisbury, opposite the Old George Mall entrance. I've bought there occasionally, but not recently. Keep your elbows tucked in - it's a bit cramped in there!

[dipperdolphin]

On 9/3/2022 at 1:16 PM, nigelg said:

You could try the Salisbury Antiques Market 37 Catherine Street, Salisbury, opposite the Old George Mall entrance. I've bought there occasionally, but not recently. Keep your elbows tucked in - it's a bit cramped in there!

I’ll give it a look thanks!

[northlodge]

There are several options that are open to you without travelling too far.

 

Peterg - regularly of this parish - lives in Metropolitan Surrey I believe. He has been selling on ebay, but would I am sure be willing to let you see items in the flesh

 

There is a collector who I believe uses the handle Abinger, who has been selling pens. I met him a decade or so ago when I was living in Surrey, he was a good egg

 

Finally there is a very regular ebay seller called DThal (and other handles). If you dropped him a line I suspect he would also agree to meet and display some items.

 

I buy plenty off ebay and rarely  have a problem, have purchased privately many times from individuals I have never me, also without problem... but if you really are to anxious about such a market then there will be plenty of options like the above that are within travelling distance.

 

most pen traders / collectors are friendly beasts!  

 

[dipperdolphin]

On 9/9/2022 at 7:19 PM, northlodge said:

There are several options that are open to you without travelling too far.

 

Peterg - regularly of this parish - lives in Metropolitan Surrey I believe. He has been selling on ebay, but would I am sure be willing to let you see items in the flesh

 

There is a collector who I believe uses the handle Abinger, who has been selling pens. I met him a decade or so ago when I was living in Surrey, he was a good egg

 

Finally there is a very regular ebay seller called DThal (and other handles). If you dropped him a line I suspect he would also agree to meet and display some items.

 

I buy plenty off ebay and rarely  have a problem, have purchased privately many times from individuals I have never me, also without problem... but if you really are to anxious about such a market then there will be plenty of options like the above that are within travelling distance.

 

most pen traders / collectors are friendly beasts!  

 

Thanks, I will check them out!

[Revekah]

Might be worth a trip to Salisbury Antiques Market, or even checking out local fairs. Sometimes you get lucky with finds, like vintage Conway Stewart pens.