Mabie Todd Swan Visofil V211 52 Blue, C1936, A Very Rare Color

[PenHero]

Hi, folks!

Thought I would post a new pic of a pen I wanted for a long time: ​Mabie Todd Swan Visofil V211 52 Blue, c1936, a very rare color.

 

I don't like using the term rare, but 52 Blue and 49 Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl are very difficult colors. Rare fits. I have a Mother-O'-Pearl that is quite discolored and have only seen one non-discolored example.

 

Came with the box, instructions and a repair letter from Mabie Todd.

 

I'm going to be updating my article on the Visofil V Series c1935-1936 next weekend with some new photos. These are very interesting and unusual pens.

 

http://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/MabieTodd/MabieToddVisofilV.htm

 

http://penhero.com/Temp/SwanVisofilBlueMarble1280_02.jpg

 

Thanks!

[Cob]

Yes, very nice. Fortunately, unlike the VT models these are relatively easy to repair, all provided there is no problem with the transparent ink chamber/filler button and that the spring has not rotted away. I have done only three of these; I like them; a fascinating system.

 

Well done and enjoy your pen!

 

Cob

Edited January 8, 2017 by Cob

[Greenie]

And I love the date stamp on the papers. That makes it rather easy to date the pen!

 

I only got my first MT in this color recently. It is an L205 model.

 

Please let us know when you have the update posted to PenHero.