Old Dip Pen Worth Anything Without Nib?

[alpako]

Hello,

 

I have old Edward Todd telescoping dip pen, possibly 14k gold plated, but without the nib. Is it worth anything without it?

 

Thank you.

 

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[AAAndrew]

It still has some worth, especially with a known name attached, but it's a fraction of the pen with the nib still on it. Depending on what the rest still looks like, and condition, it could go for as much as $30, but you just never know. There is no established market for these. Most dip pen users these days prefer oblique, but the straight holder users will sometimes go for fancy, older holders. The main issue is the size. If this is a #2 or #3, then it should fit most normal, steel nibs. If it's smaller or larger, then you may have more trouble.

 

See if you can get a normal steel pen in it, and that will make it more marketable. Also full pictures help, obviously.

 

Andrew

[alpako]

Thank you.

 

The pen is about 3.5" collapsed and 4.7" expanded. I searched for original Edward Todd nibs, came across one for $38, but I am not sure it would fit (its description says "small nib, 21mm x 5mm").

With a nib like this, how much could I sell the pen for?

 

Thanks.

 

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[sidthecat]

Let me suggest you have a look at what they’re selling on eBay, and what they’re selling it for.

There’s pen collectors and there’s nib collectors: you don’t necessarily have to include a nib.

That said, you’ve got a rather interesting pen there. It’s got a lot of gold on it, compared to most retractables, and it’s got a good name. If it’s in good condition (few dings, still works, clean) you might be looking at a few hundred.

By the way, a dip #2 is significantly smaller than a fountain pen #2 - more like a Wahl #0.

[alpako]

Thank you so much! I will list the pen on ebay tomorrow.

[ReadyFireAim]

The main issue is the size. If this is a #2 or #3, then it should fit most normal, steel nibs.

I thought about buying one of the old holders but don't know what one would fit my favorite new nibs.

 

(Zebra-G, Leonardt-G, Hunt 101 & Brause Rose)