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Swan "curosity Pen" (Mabie Todd, Ny)


Loyco

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Hello;

 

 

I have a quandary-I have received a Swan "Curiosity Pen" with a Mabie Todd & Co. New York Nib, that is in need of some love and restoration. I am somewhat knowledgeable in servicing pens as I have repaired, changed sacs, performed nib alignments, and such. However, this pen has stumped me.

 

 

The filling mechanism is a 'leverless' unit but, here is the quandary; when I removed the section, to my surprise, I found a metal tube similar to that found on a Schaeffer’s Snorkel. I have no idea on how to service this pen, since I am unable to remove the rear cap, which does turn, but can't see any movement, and I am unsure as to what is going on inside the barrel. I can’t tell if there is a sac (deteriorated most likely) inside.

 

 

Any suggestions are welcomed.

 

 

 

I am new to this site and I hope I am in the right area to post this question. If not I apologize and would accept any direction you can provide.

 

B)

 

Thanks,

Felix

 

*****CORRECTION***** :blush: :wallbash:

 

I mistakenly named the pen "curiosity", but it actually reads "CAPACITY". It is imprinted as follows. Swan "Capacity Pen" next line reads: Patent Pendg.

 

I have deduced, perhaps wrongly, that it is piston filler of sorts. Again, any help will be appreciated....sorry for the confusion.

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This site is great!

 

Although I had no responses on my original question, no doubt because of my name error, I was able to research the articles posted for the Swan Pens and...

 

 

I found an old article from 2012 (after I corrected the name to "Swan Capacity") that was published by Greg (gweddig) in great detail, I may add, on how to dismantle and repair this pen. Excellent material and details.

 

 

This repair, however, may be a bit above my expertise and tool arsenal. I may have to reach out to Ron Z for help on this one.

 

 

Thank you for this site,

 

Felix

 

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