Swan Eyedropper Fountain Pen, c1910, sterling, chased twist pattern, 5 5/16 inches closed, this pen is the same size as a Waterman #404 (NOT a slim 2 size pen), no engraving to cartouche, beautiful pen - no issues, clean ends, nib is crazy broad and VERY flexible, I have my doubts about how reliable a pen like this would be??.....it writes but no guarantee that it will perform as consistently as a lever or button filler, Exc, $2600, Item #SW226 ________________________________________ 
Swan Eyedropper Fountain Pen, #3201, c1908, BCHR, 5 5/16 inches closed, Made in England, beautiful pen, stub nib is marked Mabie Todd, nib is broad w just a final flex, over-under feed (these early pens were simply not as reliable as later examples - so no guarantee that it will perform as consistently as a lever or button filler), Exc, $160, Item #SW235 ________________________________________ 
Swan Eyedropper Fountain Pen, #3013, c1908, BCHR, 5 3/8 inches closed, Made in England, smooth nib w/ moderate flex, nib writes a bit on the wet side, despite the posting end being marked 'Fine' nib performs like a Medium, over-under feed (these early pens were simply not as reliable as later examples - so no guarantee that it will perform as consistently as a lever or button filler), Exc, $110, Item #SW240 ________________________________________ 
Swan Eyedropper Fountain Pen, c1910, BHR, 5 1/4 inches closed, Made in England, sterling barrel bands, pen is clearly oxidized and worn, barrel imprint is very worn but legible under magnification, smooth soft Fine Swan nib w/ faint flex, nib performs remarkably well, over-under feed (these early pens were simply not as reliable as later examples - so no guarantee that it will perform as consistently as a lever or button filler), VG, $110, Item #SW242 ________________________________________ 
Swan Eyedropper Safety Fountain Pen, c1918, BCHR, 5 3/16 inches closed, screw cap model, Made in USA, crown is adorned w/ an emblem that says 'The Nat'l Wollen Co.', chasing is well worn but still very dark, smooth Fine moderate flex Mabie Todd #2 nib, nice looking pen, VG, $110, Item #SW245 ________________________________________ 
Swan Eternal #44, c1928, BHR, 5 9/16 inches closed, feed is missing one fin (see yellow arrow), smooth wet soft full stub flexible #5 Mabie Todd nib, Exc, restored, $225, Item #SW241 ________________________________________ 
Swan Eternal #48, c1928, BHR, 5 7/16 inches closed, barrel is engraved, lower portion of cap band is worn & brassed, lever arm is worn & brassed, smooth Fine firm #8 nib, VG+, restored, $395, Item #SW243 ________________________________________ 
Swan #42, c1929, Made in New York, RMHR, 5 3/8 inches closed, beautiful coloring, imprint is fully legible but requires magnification, lever arm is worn (missing gold plating but not pitted - see pics), smooth Medium firm #2 nib, VG+, restored, $135, Item #SW239 ________________________________________ 
Swallow Fountain Pen by Mabie Tood & Co., c1930, Coral, 5 1/16 inches closed, beautiful pen, some mild brassing to cap band, smooth Fine Mabie Todd #2 nib w/ moderate+ flex, Exc, restored, $210, Item #SW236 ________________________________________ 
Swan Mabie Todd S.F. 2, Made in England, c1934, BCHR, 5 1/2 inches closed, clipless model, 9ct barrel bands, lever is perfect thus it is likely 9ct as well, chasing is well worn but pen is still beautiful, see crack to lower barrel band, smooth Broad Oblique #2 nib w/ mild flex, Exc, restored, $160, Item #SW231 ________________________________________ |
