Has Anyone Seen An 0558, Seeking Info

[Tom Heath]

Seeking any information about this rare beauty.

A fellow collector has asked me to help him research information about the 58

such as when it may have been produced

 

The Nib states Made in USA 8 ( not New York)

It is a F to 2xBB chisel pointed , so I am calling it an Italic

 

The Gold fill is in a Basket Weave Pattern, it has personalization

The Barrel in has the appropriate imprint but it is weak

 

The Lever finger bar does not have the expected globe, has anyone seen such with just a rounded circle, it is small for the pen but in very good condition

There isn't any sign of brassing or other wear for this probably 80+ year old pen

other than the expected factory imprinting at the base of the barrel is weak.

 

In the attachments hopefully will cover what I have talked about here

 

My handwriting is not penmanship quality so in my own way I am attempting to illustrate nib range,

 

No that is not a bleeding black blood arm on my stature holder.. : )

 

Your thoughts and comments are appreciated

Know of any comparable sales or value range would also be helpful..

 

need more photos just ask

[crescentfiller]

Hello Tom, That's a wonderful pen!

 

I had one in the mid 1990s. It was like yours, a Basketweave, sans engraving, and with a bit crisper imprints.

I sold it at Bonham's and, I believe, it brought about 3000 quid. I'll dig out the catalog and check for the exact price. Mine had the globe on the lever. This is the first one I have seen since that time.

 

Best,

Daniel