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TRAY #1/ASSORTED SILVER CONTENT VINTAGE MECH. PENCILS...

1) S. MORDAN & CO. (England) combo "slider" VS-PCL/Dip-Pen, unmarked but looks like Sterling, no nib, missing nib slider button (has two holes inside on slider sleeve where knob was affixed to), fully engraved barrel w/Bloodstone finial on top, takes VS 1.5mm leads in twist nosepiece & has lead storage chamber under cap-top, aside from missing knob this combo is in excellent condition...$40.00/$/REDUCED TO 30.00

 

2) NO-NAME "Art Deco" heavy fluted pattern (4-thick vertical flutes) twist-top PCL, unmarked but looks like 900 Silver, bottom half of riveted clip broken off (clean break, rivets intact), push-rod internal mechanism w/lead storage chamber under cap-top, scattered pinpoint dings but nothing obtrusive, fix the clip & you have a wonderful hard-to-find PCL, fair-good condition (due to broken clip)...$25.00/REDUCED TO $18.00

 

3) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) HUTCHISON BROS. Sterling Silver "carpenter's" PCL in vertical line pattern, uses 5.6mm large lead (graphite or wax-based), 5-1/4" long w/1920's-style welded clip (resembles Swan Eternal clip), twist nose-piece to advance/retract lead, hallmarked at base of nose with: STERLING_HUTCH, cap-top has one large concave ing in it, scattered scratches & one ding on barrel, nose-piece shows some wear but no visible dings, good condition...$35.00

 

4) NO-NAME Sterling Silver PCL w/retractable nose-piece & Mother-Of-Pearl (MOP) tapered handle, 5-3/4" long when extended, Gothic pattern on barrel w/twist-style advance/retract nose-piece, uses approx. 1.5mm lead, internal mechanism spot-weld has come apart so nose has to be advanced manually (one small weld holds it together, hallmarked STERLING_925-1000 on grip section, no visible dings or dents in metalwork, MOP handle in excellent condition...$35.00/REDUCED TO $25.00

 

5) NO-NAME Sterling Silver "barleycorn" pattern 5-7/8" long desk PCL, twist advance/retract 3.15mm lead mechanism (works perfect), hallmarked STERLING at base of nose-piece, one small ding on cap-top & one small crimp in collar where nose-piece meets barrel, very good condition...$37.50/REDUCED TO $28.00

 

6) NO-NAME (but has "acorn" hallmark...anybody familiar with this mark?) smooth Sterling Silver 6-1/2" long thin desk PCL, uses 2.0mm lead (std. drafting PCL size), twist nose-piece for advance/retract lead mechanism, no visible dings or dents, excellent condition...$30.00/REDUCED TO $22.00

 

7) WILLIAM HUNTER (London, England c. 1884) Sterling Silver smooth finish 6-3/4" long desk PCL w/cat head finial (top of PCL), hallmarked w/WH (maker's mark), Lion Passant (Sterling Silver), crown-less Leopard head (city mark/London) & "1" (not sure of this mark, maybe date number), cat head missing one of green glass (or stone?) eyes, barrel has 1/8" horizontal ding in barrel just below hallmark, approx. 1.5mm lead twist advance/retract mechanism in nose-piece, fair-good condition...$25.00/REDUCED TO $18.00

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TRAY #2/ASSORTED SILVER CONTENT VINTAGE MECH. PENCILS...

8) ((SOLD TO P.C.)) NO-NAME (possibly Fairchild) Sterling Silver PCL in cable twist pattern w/Blue faceted cabochon finial, 2-5/8" long, uses 2.0mm lead in advance/retract twist nose-piece, unpolished/still has oxidized patina, a few pinpoint dings near end of nose-piece near lead opening, good condition...$20.00/REDUCED TO $14.00

 

9) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) AIKIN LAMBERT & CO. Sterling Silver ring-top "Magic" PCL in ornate cable twist pattern (thick Silver), nose-piece telescopes out when ring end is pulled out, uses approx. 1.4mm lead in twist nose-piece, telescoping mechanism on the tight side but works, very tip of nose-piece has a couple of pinpoint marks on it, PCL is 3-3/4"L when fully extended & 2"L when closed, good condition...$30.00

 

10) ((SOLD TO J,D,)) NO-NAME "Georgian" combo (reversible) PCL/Dip-Pen in Sterling Silver w/etched pattern, 3-1/8"L when closed...3-7/8"L w/PCL end...4-1/4"L w/Nib end (non-telescoping barrel design), has steel Esterbrook & Co. #128 Extra Fine Elastic Pen nib (gives ultra fine to extra broad depending on pressure), takes approx. 1.0mm lead in twist nose-piece, several scattered pinpoint dings on barrel, hand engraved script name on cap-top: (looks like) R Larkin 1-1-97, good condition...$25.00

 

11) ((SOLD TO P.C.)) FAIRCHILD (?) Sterling Silver ring-top "magic" telescoping PCL, hallmark looks like Fairchild but is worn in that spot, 2-1/8"L when closed & 4"L when fully extended, small "pineapple" pattern o barrel w/snail shells on cap-top, approx. 1.4mm lead twist nose-piece, inside spot-weld has come undone so outer casing separates from internals (still works manually), some wear on smooth areas, overall fair-good condition...$20.00/REDUCED TO $14.00

 

12) FAIRCHILD smooth Sterling Silver "magic" telescoping ring-top PCL, 2-1/4"L when closed & 4-3/8"L fully extended, uses approx. 2.0mm lead, twist nose-piece to advance/retract lead, 1-small ding in barrel & several on front of barrel near opening, some wear on barrel, good condition...$25.00/REDUCED TO $18.00

 

13) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) NO-NAME Sterling Silver ring-top pencil case w/Eberhard-Faber flat wood PCL, high relief "vine" pattern, dark oxidation in lower areas shows great contrast against higher polished areas, minor wear on cap-lip but closes & posts w/o any problem, very good condition...$30.00

 

14) ((SOLD TO M.R.)) NO-NAME oversize Sterling Silver ring-top "magic" PCL w/jumbo flower & soil pattern on barrel, 2-3/4"L when closed & 4-7/8"L when fully extended, inner mechanism pulls out of barrel & does separate into 2-pieces (needs repair), takes approx. 2.0mm lead in twist nose-piece, flower pattern on top below ring, perfect condition/no dings or dents on barrel & pull-out handle portion, engraved: STERLING PAT. APD FOR, w/broken mechanism only fair condition but barrel is absolutely awesome even if you can't fix mechanism...$50.00

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Shipping is included in the price to both U.S. and International destinations. I accept PayPal Cash Transfer and PayPal Credit/Debit Card, but no checks or money orders at this time (sorry!). Items will be shipped when payment clears PayPal system. Please e-mail me direct at docnib@msn.com if you'd like to purchase this item or if any other questions.

 

Thanks For Looking!

DocNib

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OOOPS! UPDATED POST BUT DELETED ORIGINAL COPY, HERE IT IS AGAIN...

 

SOLD UPDATES & PRICE REVISIONS...

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More September greetings from DocNib's PenEmporium! Here's sale post #2 of 2 for Sept. '09 Assorted Pen Goodies, but this one will strictly be Silver content vintage mechanical pencils. Most are marked as Sterling Silver, but those that are unmarked are probably 900 or 935 Silver. Not all the mechanisms are in working order & some have a few dings or dents, but all are neat designs. Take a look...

 

TRAY #1/ASSORTED SILVER CONTENT VINTAGE MECH. PENCILS...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310008.jpg

 

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310006.jpg

 

1) S. MORDAN & CO. (England) combo "slider" VS-PCL/Dip-Pen, unmarked but looks like Sterling, no nib, missing nib slider button (has two holes inside on slider sleeve where knob was affixed to), fully engraved barrel w/Bloodstone finial on top, takes VS 1.5mm leads in twist nosepiece & has lead storage chamber under cap-top, aside from missing knob this combo is in excellent condition...$40.00/$/REDUCED TO 30.00

 

2) NO-NAME "Art Deco" heavy fluted pattern (4-thick vertical flutes) twist-top PCL, unmarked but looks like 900 Silver, bottom half of riveted clip broken off (clean break, rivets intact), push-rod internal mechanism w/lead storage chamber under cap-top, scattered pinpoint dings but nothing obtrusive, fix the clip & you have a wonderful hard-to-find PCL, fair-good condition (due to broken clip)...$25.00/REDUCED TO $18.00

 

3) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) HUTCHISON BROS. Sterling Silver "carpenter's" PCL in vertical line pattern, uses 5.6mm large lead (graphite or wax-based), 5-1/4" long w/1920's-style welded clip (resembles Swan Eternal clip), twist nose-piece to advance/retract lead, hallmarked at base of nose with: STERLING_HUTCH, cap-top has one large concave ing in it, scattered scratches & one ding on barrel, nose-piece shows some wear but no visible dings, good condition...$35.00

 

4) NO-NAME Sterling Silver PCL w/retractable nose-piece & Mother-Of-Pearl (MOP) tapered handle, 5-3/4" long when extended, Gothic pattern on barrel w/twist-style advance/retract nose-piece, uses approx. 1.5mm lead, internal mechanism spot-weld has come apart so nose has to be advanced manually (one small weld holds it together, hallmarked STERLING_925-1000 on grip section, no visible dings or dents in metalwork, MOP handle in excellent condition...$35.00/REDUCED TO $25.00

 

5) NO-NAME Sterling Silver "barleycorn" pattern 5-7/8" long desk PCL, twist advance/retract 3.15mm lead mechanism (works perfect), hallmarked STERLING at base of nose-piece, one small ding on cap-top & one small crimp in collar where nose-piece meets barrel, very good condition...$37.50/REDUCED TO $28.00

 

6) ((SOLD TO L.K.)) NO-NAME (but has "acorn" hallmark...anybody familiar with this mark?) smooth Sterling Silver 6-1/2" long thin desk PCL, uses 2.0mm lead (std. drafting PCL size), twist nose-piece for advance/retract lead mechanism, no visible dings or dents, excellent condition...$30.00

 

7) WILLIAM HUNTER (London, England c. 1884) Sterling Silver smooth finish 6-3/4" long desk PCL w/cat head finial (top of PCL), hallmarked w/WH (maker's mark), Lion Passant (Sterling Silver), crown-less Leopard head (city mark/London) & "1" (not sure of this mark, maybe date number), cat head missing one of green glass (or stone?) eyes, barrel has 1/8" horizontal ding in barrel just below hallmark, approx. 1.5mm lead twist advance/retract mechanism in nose-piece, fair-good condition...$25.00/REDUCED TO $18.00

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TRAY #2/ASSORTED SILVER CONTENT VINTAGE MECH. PENCILS...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310001.jpg

 

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310002.jpg

 

8) ((SOLD TO P.C.)) NO-NAME (possibly Fairchild) Sterling Silver PCL in cable twist pattern w/Blue faceted cabochon finial, 2-5/8" long, uses 2.0mm lead in advance/retract twist nose-piece, unpolished/still has oxidized patina, a few pinpoint dings near end of nose-piece near lead opening, good condition...$20.00/REDUCED TO $14.00

 

9) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) AIKIN LAMBERT & CO. Sterling Silver ring-top "Magic" PCL in ornate cable twist pattern (thick Silver), nose-piece telescopes out when ring end is pulled out, uses approx. 1.4mm lead in twist nose-piece, telescoping mechanism on the tight side but works, very tip of nose-piece has a couple of pinpoint marks on it, PCL is 3-3/4"L when fully extended & 2"L when closed, good condition...$30.00

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310003.jpg

 

10) ((SOLD TO J,D,)) NO-NAME "Georgian" combo (reversible) PCL/Dip-Pen in Sterling Silver w/etched pattern, 3-1/8"L when closed...3-7/8"L w/PCL end...4-1/4"L w/Nib end (non-telescoping barrel design), has steel Esterbrook & Co. #128 Extra Fine Elastic Pen nib (gives ultra fine to extra broad depending on pressure), takes approx. 1.0mm lead in twist nose-piece, several scattered pinpoint dings on barrel, hand engraved script name on cap-top: (looks like) R Larkin 1-1-97, good condition...$25.00

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310005.jpg

 

11) ((SOLD TO P.C.)) FAIRCHILD (?) Sterling Silver ring-top "magic" telescoping PCL, hallmark looks like Fairchild but is worn in that spot, 2-1/8"L when closed & 4"L when fully extended, small "pineapple" pattern o barrel w/snail shells on cap-top, approx. 1.4mm lead twist nose-piece, inside spot-weld has come undone so outer casing separates from internals (still works manually), some wear on smooth areas, overall fair-good condition...$20.00/REDUCED TO $14.00

 

12) FAIRCHILD smooth Sterling Silver "magic" telescoping ring-top PCL, 2-1/4"L when closed & 4-3/8"L fully extended, uses approx. 2.0mm lead, twist nose-piece to advance/retract lead, 1-small ding in barrel & several on front of barrel near opening, some wear on barrel, good condition...$25.00/REDUCED TO $18.00

 

13) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) NO-NAME Sterling Silver ring-top pencil case w/Eberhard-Faber flat wood PCL, high relief "vine" pattern, dark oxidation in lower areas shows great contrast against higher polished areas, minor wear on cap-lip but closes & posts w/o any problem, very good condition...$30.00

 

14) ((SOLD TO M.R.)) NO-NAME oversize Sterling Silver ring-top "magic" PCL w/jumbo flower & soil pattern on barrel, 2-3/4"L when closed & 4-7/8"L when fully extended, inner mechanism pulls out of barrel & does separate into 2-pieces (needs repair), takes approx. 2.0mm lead in twist nose-piece, flower pattern on top below ring, perfect condition/no dings or dents on barrel & pull-out handle portion, engraved: STERLING PAT. APD FOR, w/broken mechanism only fair condition but barrel is absolutely awesome even if you can't fix mechanism...$50.00

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310004.jpg

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Shipping is included in the price to both U.S. and International destinations. I accept PayPal Cash Transfer and PayPal Credit/Debit Card, but no checks or money orders at this time (sorry!). Items will be shipped when payment clears PayPal system. Please e-mail me direct at docnib@msn.com if you'd like to purchase this item or if any other questions.

 

Thanks For Looking!

DocNib

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SORRY, THIS ONE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PUT ON HERE, PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO L.K.

 

6) NO-NAME (but has "acorn" hallmark...anybody familiar with this mark?) smooth Sterling Silver 6-1/2" long thin desk PCL, uses 2.0mm lead (std. drafting PCL size), twist nose-piece for advance/retract lead mechanism, no visible dings or dents, excellent condition...$30.00

 

MY BAD!

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I saw a blue Waterman Phileas Pencil for sale and want to buy it. Send an e-mail. Was it received?

Hi Pennut,

 

No e-mail received on the Phileas, but it is available (I've bumped up the sale post). I'm sending a PM to you now...

 

Thanks,

DOC

 

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SOLD UPDATES & PRICE REVISIONS...

***********************************

 

More September greetings from DocNib's PenEmporium! Here's sale post #2 of 2 for Sept. '09 Assorted Pen Goodies, but this one will strictly be Silver content vintage mechanical pencils. Most are marked as Sterling Silver, but those that are unmarked are probably 900 or 935 Silver. Not all the mechanisms are in working order & some have a few dings or dents, but all are neat designs. Take a look...

 

TRAY #1/ASSORTED SILVER CONTENT VINTAGE MECH. PENCILS...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310008.jpg

 

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310006.jpg

 

1) S. MORDAN & CO. (England) combo "slider" VS-PCL/Dip-Pen, unmarked but looks like Sterling, no nib, missing nib slider button (has two holes inside on slider sleeve where knob was affixed to), fully engraved barrel w/Bloodstone finial on top, takes VS 1.5mm leads in twist nosepiece & has lead storage chamber under cap-top, aside from missing knob this combo is in excellent condition...$40.00/$/REDUCED TO 24.00

 

2) NO-NAME "Art Deco" heavy fluted pattern (4-thick vertical flutes) twist-top PCL, unmarked but looks like 900 Silver, bottom half of riveted clip broken off (clean break, rivets intact), push-rod internal mechanism w/lead storage chamber under cap-top, scattered pinpoint dings but nothing obtrusive, fix the clip & you have a wonderful hard-to-find PCL, fair-good condition (due to broken clip)...$25.00/REDUCED TO $15.00

 

3) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) HUTCHISON BROS. Sterling Silver "carpenter's" PCL in vertical line pattern, uses 5.6mm large lead (graphite or wax-based), 5-1/4" long w/1920's-style welded clip (resembles Swan Eternal clip), twist nose-piece to advance/retract lead, hallmarked at base of nose with: STERLING_HUTCH, cap-top has one large concave ing in it, scattered scratches & one ding on barrel, nose-piece shows some wear but no visible dings, good condition...$35.00

 

4) NO-NAME Sterling Silver PCL w/retractable nose-piece & Mother-Of-Pearl (MOP) tapered handle, 5-3/4" long when extended, Gothic pattern on barrel w/twist-style advance/retract nose-piece, uses approx. 1.5mm lead, internal mechanism spot-weld has come apart so nose has to be advanced manually (one small weld holds it together, hallmarked STERLING_925-1000 on grip section, no visible dings or dents in metalwork, MOP handle in excellent condition...$35.00/REDUCED TO $20.00

 

5) NO-NAME Sterling Silver "barleycorn" pattern 5-7/8" long desk PCL, twist advance/retract 3.15mm lead mechanism (works perfect), hallmarked STERLING at base of nose-piece, one small ding on cap-top & one small crimp in collar where nose-piece meets barrel, very good condition...$37.50/REDUCED TO $24.00

 

6) ((SOLD TO L.K.)) NO-NAME (but has "acorn" hallmark...anybody familiar with this mark?) smooth Sterling Silver 6-1/2" long thin desk PCL, uses 2.0mm lead (std. drafting PCL size), twist nose-piece for advance/retract lead mechanism, no visible dings or dents, excellent condition...$30.00

 

7) WILLIAM HUNTER (London, England c. 1884) Sterling Silver smooth finish 6-3/4" long desk PCL w/cat head finial (top of PCL), hallmarked w/WH (maker's mark), Lion Passant (Sterling Silver), crown-less Leopard head (city mark/London) & "1" (not sure of this mark, maybe date number), cat head missing one of green glass (or stone?) eyes, barrel has 1/8" horizontal ding in barrel just below hallmark, approx. 1.5mm lead twist advance/retract mechanism in nose-piece, fair-good condition...$25.00/REDUCED TO $16.00

---------------------------------------------------

 

TRAY #2/ASSORTED SILVER CONTENT VINTAGE MECH. PENCILS...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310001.jpg

 

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310002.jpg

 

8) ((SOLD TO P.C.)) NO-NAME (possibly Fairchild) Sterling Silver PCL in cable twist pattern w/Blue faceted cabochon finial, 2-5/8" long, uses 2.0mm lead in advance/retract twist nose-piece, unpolished/still has oxidized patina, a few pinpoint dings near end of nose-piece near lead opening, good condition...$20.00/REDUCED TO $14.00

 

9) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) AIKIN LAMBERT & CO. Sterling Silver ring-top "Magic" PCL in ornate cable twist pattern (thick Silver), nose-piece telescopes out when ring end is pulled out, uses approx. 1.4mm lead in twist nose-piece, telescoping mechanism on the tight side but works, very tip of nose-piece has a couple of pinpoint marks on it, PCL is 3-3/4"L when fully extended & 2"L when closed, good condition...$30.00

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310003.jpg

 

10) ((SOLD TO J,D,)) NO-NAME "Georgian" combo (reversible) PCL/Dip-Pen in Sterling Silver w/etched pattern, 3-1/8"L when closed...3-7/8"L w/PCL end...4-1/4"L w/Nib end (non-telescoping barrel design), has steel Esterbrook & Co. #128 Extra Fine Elastic Pen nib (gives ultra fine to extra broad depending on pressure), takes approx. 1.0mm lead in twist nose-piece, several scattered pinpoint dings on barrel, hand engraved script name on cap-top: (looks like) R Larkin 1-1-97, good condition...$25.00

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310005.jpg

 

11) ((SOLD TO P.C.)) FAIRCHILD (?) Sterling Silver ring-top "magic" telescoping PCL, hallmark looks like Fairchild but is worn in that spot, 2-1/8"L when closed & 4"L when fully extended, small "pineapple" pattern o barrel w/snail shells on cap-top, approx. 1.4mm lead twist nose-piece, inside spot-weld has come undone so outer casing separates from internals (still works manually), some wear on smooth areas, overall fair-good condition...$20.00/REDUCED TO $14.00

 

12) FAIRCHILD smooth Sterling Silver "magic" telescoping ring-top PCL, 2-1/4"L when closed & 4-3/8"L fully extended, uses approx. 2.0mm lead, twist nose-piece to advance/retract lead, 1-small ding in barrel & several on front of barrel near opening, some wear on barrel, good condition...$25.00/REDUCED TO $16.00

 

13) ((SOLD TO J.D.)) NO-NAME Sterling Silver ring-top pencil case w/Eberhard-Faber flat wood PCL, high relief "vine" pattern, dark oxidation in lower areas shows great contrast against higher polished areas, minor wear on cap-lip but closes & posts w/o any problem, very good condition...$30.00

 

14) ((SOLD TO M.R.)) NO-NAME oversize Sterling Silver ring-top "magic" PCL w/jumbo flower & soil pattern on barrel, 2-3/4"L when closed & 4-7/8"L when fully extended, inner mechanism pulls out of barrel & does separate into 2-pieces (needs repair), takes approx. 2.0mm lead in twist nose-piece, flower pattern on top below ring, perfect condition/no dings or dents on barrel & pull-out handle portion, engraved: STERLING PAT. APD FOR, w/broken mechanism only fair condition but barrel is absolutely awesome even if you can't fix mechanism...$50.00

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p113/DocNib2006/DocNib%20Pics%202001-3000/P8310004.jpg

*******************************************************

 

Shipping is included in the price to both U.S. and International destinations. I accept PayPal Cash Transfer and PayPal Credit/Debit Card, but no checks or money orders at this time (sorry!). Items will be shipped when payment clears PayPal system. Please e-mail me direct at docnib@msn.com if you'd like to purchase this item or if any other questions.

 

Thanks For Looking!

DocNib

 

 

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