new to this by inheritance (parker snake, mont blancs, pelikans, etc)

[osunathan624]

hey guys

 

glad i found you guys as i am completely lost in this field.

 

so far the most interesting pen (that i recognize) of importance is that i have the parker snake pen. what is the history with this pen? rarity, value? im certain there are other rare pens, this is just one of the ones that stood out

 

i was just going to sell most of these, she had them all in display cases and they didn't look to interesting (its just a pen to me...). but i've been doing a bit more research on the ones that just "looked" cool (such as the parker snake) and have found these to be very valuable and rare.

 

if i post up some pics of these pens, is the knowledge base of this forum broad enough to be able to help me in having a decent evaluation of this collection?

 

she had price tags on most of them and there seemed to be around 20-30k total value of pens.

 

would it be worth it to sign up for the PCA or would i get the same info here?

 

how do i go about posting pics? if i do individual, im afraid id eat this forums bandwith right up. 10, 20 at a time, what? i can post pics tomorrow or monday but now that i've seen the rarity im going to slow waaaay down on this process.

Edited December 13, 2009 by osunathan624

[Ghost Plane]

There's a bug in the new board software. You need to host the pics online on Flickr, Photobucket, or a similar site, then link to the images there.

 

You'll find a lot of dealers and pen experts on here. Take your time and wait for the answers to filter in.

[sumgaikid]

And some of us are just curious about pens that we'll never be able to own......................

 

 

Looking forward to seeing some pics of your inheiritance................BTW,welcome to FPN!

 

 

 

John

[jar]

[gross]

Welcome to The Fountain Pen Network. Glad to have you join us. Make yourself right at home. There are many members here that will be able to give you the information that you seek. You might even find that you would like to hang onto some of those fountain pens.

[Ed Ronax]

Welcome to FPN, you’ll find a lot of friendly and helpful people here.

[osunathan624]

some pics i took today of ones that im curious about. if any stand out or there is something that i have is really cool here but i have no idea let me know please:

 

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVa03GwMGI/AAAAAAAABUY/PhTWOF0MEyg/s800/PC130831.JPG

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVa24MHKtI/AAAAAAAABUg/sSrKuBkhy-Y/s800/PC130833.JPG

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVa7BjWqaI/AAAAAAAABUs/hLnQQ-zkyGg/s800/PC130836.JPG

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbBNqAqwI/AAAAAAAABU4/iJL62VfpJxg/s800/PC130839.JPG

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbF4pzhwI/AAAAAAAABVE/8pjpKSiXHLw/s800/PC130842.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbKHWhVQI/AAAAAAAABVU/WE-Nqv05ito/s800/PC130846.JPG

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbOxItenI/AAAAAAAABVk/BlX8PyCu5is/s800/PC130849.JPG

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbSl_GdSI/AAAAAAAABVw/v3YhLUz-r9s/s800/PC130852.JPG

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbXcPhuOI/AAAAAAAABWE/mbcPcnd4HQM/s800/PC130856.JPG

-- the yellow is a mandarin yellow #709

-- can anyone explain the silver one with the red/orange cap?

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbYsvDlYI/AAAAAAAABWI/rVCPw-etdcg/s800/PC130857.JPG

-- parker snake

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbdXUkulI/AAAAAAAABWY/Hmg7nDgGG4Q/s800/PC130861.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbaIpFggI/AAAAAAAABWM/jmY79Ldf6pg/s800/PC130858.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbexJW2sI/AAAAAAAABWg/loXZ58z-RJA/s800/PC130863.JPG

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbf-hHO4I/AAAAAAAABWk/k8QwRD7YIkc/s800/PC130864.JPG

-- she has a lot like these, what are these exactly? Any history?

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbiTw7FkI/AAAAAAAABWw/34VYN7Z_nmE/s800/PC130867.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbbZEAAII/AAAAAAAABWQ/2rhLAKbCNcM/s800/PC130859.JPG

 

i should probably mention, these all have boxes to go with them. they were just all out of box and in a display case she had set up.

Edited December 13, 2009 by osunathan624

[professionaldilettante]

Such a waste... I hope that by the time I die, I would have found someone to appreciate my pens, instead of becoming a mere dollar sign. A beautiful collection though.

[osunathan624]

how about you teach me and tell me what i have so that these aren't a dollar sign anymore. to me, i see pens... but i can learn to appreciate and so far the more i look into the more i like what i have been fortunate enough to have in my possession.

 

all i am asking is to help me appreciate these, history of the pens, rarity, etc... i've literally been dumped on with these pens its a lot to take in right now so please help me out.

 

i should also add if someone needs a closer look at these pens i have the hi res pics saved that i can email you.

Edited December 13, 2009 by osunathan624

[MikeF]

I belive I recognize a Laban large resin - I bought a new one some weeks ago for around 50 GBP - and 2 Montegrappas, probably a Miya red and a Privilege Deco in silver. New, these can cost you some 200-300 GBP. But I'm not a specialist... Just telling you what I remember seeing in some online shops.

[Aysedasi]

There's definitely a Laban Mento in there (and the price tag of $500-1000 is a very long way out), but I guess that's just about the bottom end in value here - I don't know anywhere near enough and pass the baton to others.....

Edited December 13, 2009 by Aysedasi

[MicheleB]

You really have a wonderful collection there and what appears to my novice eye to be a tasteful and well educated mix of valuable vintage, modern, and limited editions. There is a whole lot there, no junk, and from what I could read it is well tagged with an estimated value. You might start by listing all the tags and what they say on them. That will help the folks here better ID the pen. Then depending on where you live, you might see if there is a local pen club. Take your collection or a part of it there and that's a great way to learn and meet new people. If you choose to sell, ebay is of course an option, but I think it's safer there for those who have some experience with the Bay and pens. The Bay will certainly help evaluate the value, but mint and in box is rare so watch for those in the description. It'd be helpful if you had someone help you with the descriptions if you get to the point of selling them yourself. You may also consider hooking up with a pro pen person who can sell them on consignment. You can look through the For sale section and maybe ID who those folks are.

 

There is a whole lot here though and patience is the best next step. You have been blessed by someone for sure and consider a keepsake to remember them by. A ft pen is a very personal thing for most of us collectors and users and if you know which ones were personally used I'd hang onto those for sure. Those which have ink in them may be a hint or if there were any not in the display and on a desk for example. Take your time with this is my advice and let the FPN experts chime in. WOW!

[osunathan624]

based on minimal googling i have found in my collection:

 

Omas 1997 Hong Kong return to motherland (or china)

 

Montblanc Dostoevsky

 

Parker Duofolds (red full, two lady reds, lady yellow)

 

Pelikan Toledo M910 black

 

Montegrappa Reminiscence and Privilege

 

Aurora ???

 

Visconti Kaleido Voyager

 

Pelikan Humankind Expo Limited Edition

 

Namiki Silver Dragon

 

and much more...

 

thank you to those that have responded.

Edited December 13, 2009 by osunathan624

[PAKMAN]

some pics i took today of ones that im curious about. if any stand out or there is something that i have is really cool here but i have no idea let me know please:

 

I'll try to shed some light on what I believe you have.

 

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVa03GwMGI/AAAAAAAABUY/PhTWOF0MEyg/s800/PC130831.JPG

The Yellow pen is a Parker Ring top ladies Duofold from the late 1920's in Manderin Yellow - Not sure of value with this level of discoloration.

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVa24MHKtI/AAAAAAAABUg/sSrKuBkhy-Y/s800/PC130833.JPG

 

The three red / orange pens are know as Big Red Parker Flat top Duofolds from the late 1920's (a Junior, ladies and Senior)

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVa7BjWqaI/AAAAAAAABUs/hLnQQ-zkyGg/s800/PC130836.JPG

The orange black pen is a Red Ripple 1920's Waterman in hard rubber unsure of model but you can look on the bottom to see if it is a 52, 54 etc.

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbBNqAqwI/AAAAAAAABU4/iJL62VfpJxg/s800/PC130839.JPG

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbF4pzhwI/AAAAAAAABVE/8pjpKSiXHLw/s800/PC130842.JPG

The third pen is a modern but out of productions Parker Duofold in the Black Moasic pattern. Hard to tell if it is Centenial or International size. If Centenial it would be around 5 3/8" long and worth around $500. Shorter and worth less if International version.

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbKHWhVQI/AAAAAAAABVU/WE-Nqv05ito/s800/PC130846.JPG

The blue pen is a Waterman Carene Deluxe. It is a modern pen, I sold one recently for $150.

The Red pen is another Parker 1920, big red Duofold in Senior size Prices vary a lot depending on condition.

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbOxItenI/AAAAAAAABVk/BlX8PyCu5is/s800/PC130849.JPG

First pen is a Pelikan and looks like a 200 model $125 or less

Second a Mont Blanc 145 or 146 if it has a converter it is a 145 Chopin if it is piston filled (turn cap on bottom of pen) it is probably a 146.

The third is a Parker Vaccumatic from the 1940's looks like an Amber Pearl color

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbSl_GdSI/AAAAAAAABVw/v3YhLUz-r9s/s800/PC130852.JPG

Second pen is a Modern Parker Duofold in gray pearl and probably an international size

Third pen is a Parker Sonnet sterling silver fougere with gold accents top of the Sonnet line

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbXcPhuOI/AAAAAAAABWE/mbcPcnd4HQM/s800/PC130856.JPG

-- the yellow is a mandarin yellow #709 Modern version

-- can anyone explain the silver one with the red/orange cap? It looks like a Pelikan 900??

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbYsvDlYI/AAAAAAAABWI/rVCPw-etdcg/s800/PC130857.JPG

-- parker snake WOW

The last one is a Waterman Edson in Sapphire Blue. It has a gold cap and large inlaid gold nib. These are modern and still available. Retail was around $700 but they seem to sell in the $350 to 500 range now.

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbdXUkulI/AAAAAAAABWY/Hmg7nDgGG4Q/s800/PC130861.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbaIpFggI/AAAAAAAABWM/jmY79Ldf6pg/s800/PC130858.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbexJW2sI/AAAAAAAABWg/loXZ58z-RJA/s800/PC130863.JPG

 

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbf-hHO4I/AAAAAAAABWk/k8QwRD7YIkc/s800/PC130864.JPG

Early 1900's Gold overlay ladies Wahl Eversharp Pen and Pencil set

-- she has a lot like these, what are these exactly? Any history?

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbiTw7FkI/AAAAAAAABWw/34VYN7Z_nmE/s800/PC130867.JPG

 

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PyTF5_iBRFk/SyVbbZEAAII/AAAAAAAABWQ/2rhLAKbCNcM/s800/PC130859.JPG

Blue one is a Pelikan limited edition modern pen called the 1935

 

i should probably mention, these all have boxes to go with them. they were just all out of box and in a display case she had set up.

[osunathan624]

awesome great post!

 

so the parker snake is pretty nice pen then?

 

what about that omas hong kong model? they seem to be the most unique out of them all.

[jmkeuning]

Such a waste... I hope that by the time I die, I would have found someone to appreciate my pens, instead of becoming a mere dollar sign. A beautiful collection though.

 

party foul

[professionaldilettante]

My apologies for a response to what seemed was a post focused on selling the pens. I would hold on to them, without finding the price. If you learn how to use one, and try each on, you'd know how much each one is worth. Hopefully in such a process, you'd be able appreciate them more, but just to sell them all, that would be a lost history and waste. Welcome to FPN, and I hope that this inheritance is just merely a door opening for you.

[Jenne]

Those pens are gorgeous!! I'm a newbie to vintage, so I can't help you with information, but I can say I would keep every one of them!! You are so lucky! Enjoy your gorgeous new collection.

[sallywally]

Envy, envy! You should try them first, definitely. They are wonderful pens.

 

Do you know what size the nibs are? If they don't fit your writing style, that might put you off a bit, but nibs can be resized....

[osunathan624]

excuse my newness but... what are nibs?

 

and how do i know what fits my writing style?

 

matter of fact, the only real pens that i stretch on are buying the uniball pens at target. :-/

 

this is ALL new to me.

 

@professionaldilettante: originally yes it was mostly going to be sold, like i said they were just pens to me i had no idea what an amazing collection this is. don't worry though, this stuff is growing on me and ill definitely be keeping most if not all of them (she has a lot of modern watermans and whatnot that i might sell).

Edited December 14, 2009 by osunathan624