Engraving Removal

[Penne Stilografiche]

Does anyone know how much it would cost to remove the engravings on this pen and pencil set? Also, how much do they normally go for?

Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181172123352?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[Left FPN]

^{A lot and maybe impossible from what we can see. It looks very sharp and maybe deep which means infilling first.}

^{I have done it on a L'etalon or more to the point repaired someone elses attempts.}

^{If I may also say, what a poor description for what appears a nice pen set. Even though shown in the pictures there is no mention of the engraving or the functionality of both pens. There may be additional costs to get it/them working.}

 

^{Sorry but I don't think Internet Explorer likes the new web pages....or visa versa. Something is amiss with font size etc today.}

Edited July 15, 2013 by Force

[pen-lover]

Removal? I suppose you could ask someone, I think Greg Minuskin is capable, of adding gold into the initials and than buffing out to make it smooth. Or what they used to do, and any jeweler is capable, is add a piece of gold over the engraved area.

[Penne Stilografiche]

As it is with the engraving, how much do you think this set is valued at?

Thanks

[pen-lover]

The pen value won't differ much with or without the engraving. The engraving can add value depending on the workman ship, who the person/company is, and the sophistication of the engraving. The set is worth ever penny you paid

[Centopar]

I don't like to be contrary, but I'd hate to remove any of the personalised engraving from any of my pens. For me, it just adds to their character; I like to imagine who the people who used to use them, and were proud enough to put their initials on them, were. That said, it's clear that some people really do place a premium on non-engraved pens, and it'd be really interesting to see what results you get if you do find someone to remove them.

 

(Absolutely gorgeous set, by the way. I'm jealous.)

Edited July 23, 2013 by Centopar

[Scrawler]

In the case of this rather exceptional and very valuable pen, the engraving adds character and does not detract from the pen. Removing it will be prohibitively expensive. The exact alloy of gold and other metals must be known, to ensure an exact match for colour. Then it would have to be welded into the lettering on the cap. The person who walked off with this for $318 should be jumping for joy and rubbing their hands in glee.

Edited July 23, 2013 by Scrawler

[RMN]

To me, the pen would be valued less if the inscription were removed.

 

Say I would pay X dollar for the pen without any inscription. I would pay X-10% with the inscription and X-50% with the inscription removed.

 

D.ick

[Procyon]

The price is only good if the set is solid gold. If it is a 0552 1/2V like the seller keeps saying, then it is gold filled and worth about half what it sold for. However, I believe I do see a 14 kt marking on the barrel, so it probably is solid 14 kt gold. Also, the smooth finish would indicate solid gold. In that case, the pen is not an 0552 1/2V, it is a 552 1/2V. For a guy who claims to be a pen collector, you would think the seller would know this.

Edited July 23, 2013 by Procyon

[Penne Stilografiche]

The price is only good if the set is solid gold. If it is a 0552 1/2V like the seller keeps saying, then it is gold filled and worth about half what it sold for. However, I believe I do see a 14 kt marking on the barrel, so it probably is solid 14 kt gold. Also, the smooth finish would indicate solid gold. In that case, the pen is not an 0552 1/2V, it is a 552 1/2V. For a guy who claims to be a pen collector, you would think the seller would know this.

Yes, you are correct. It is a 552 1/2v, not a 0552 1/2v. As for the engravings, I'll leave the decision to remove to the next owner. This pen is way to small for me to use.

Thanks for all of the responses

Vincenzo

[Centopar]

 

As for the engravings, I'll leave the decision to remove to the next owner. This pen is way to small for me to use.

 

 

This is why *52 1/2 and *52 1/2Vs regularly give me reason to feel very, very pleased I have such small hands! (I can barely reach an octave on a piano.) They're a great fit for my hand and they're always less expensive than the equivalent larger pen.