Rexall Pen...who Made It?

October 28, 2013

I recently purchased a Rexall Pocket Pen. In looking for more information I checked the patent # on the cap (969198) and found that it had been issued to William W. Sanford and patented in 1910. The pen is a CBHR eye dropper filler. In reading about Rexall pens I found reference to Moore and Kraker as manufacturers of Rexall pens but nothing about Sanford Pen Co. manufacturing for Rexall. Was someone else using the Sanford patent or does it mean that the Sanford Pen Co. manufactured my pen?

Edited October 28, 2013 by linearM

October 28, 2013

this is an excellent question, someone please follow up with him id like to know as well

October 31, 2013

I think Waterman may have made some pens for them.

November 1, 2013

Linear -

You are correct that Moore and Kraker, among others manufactured pens for Rexall over the years. If you could post a photo of your pen, I could perhaps identify the maker. I am not aware of Waterman or Sanford and Bennett producing pens for them.

Phil

November 3, 2013

Phil,

I'll bring it to the next P.E.N.S. meeting ,weather permitting. If I have time I will post a photo of the pen so others here can see what I am talking about.

Your blog on pen repair is a favorite. Check my topic on Q&A Pen Repair about the bow legged nib...any suggestions?

Joel

November 3, 2013

Hi Joel,

I did not realize it was you. Yes, I will look forward to seeing the pen at the next meeting, which I will actually have a good chance of attending, as my work travels are finally slowing a bit.

See you soon....

Phil

November 4, 2013

I have a couple of photos of the pen. Perhaps they will help in identifying the manufacturer. Also there is a number 14 on the end of the barrel and the nib is a Warranted 14 Karat 4 nib.

Edited November 4, 2013 by linearM

November 4, 2013

Joel,

I will look forward to seeing this one at the meeting on the 15th. No guess yet, but possibly a Boston product by De Witt La France? I am not aware of any Eyedroppers that Kraker made. Maybe someone else will chime in.

See you soon.

Phil