Greenie Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Too bad most of the FPN folks won't look in this forum to see this. Their loss! Macniven & Cameron, Made in Great Britain, Waverly Series No P 5 This is a casein pen (based on smell while I sanded it down to restore the color and finish). Small pen, 4 1/2 inches capped, posts to a nice usable 5 5/8 size. It came to me in a sorry state with a bent nib, barrel thread crack (now sleeved internally), and very dark, brown and crackly on the surface. I was just so drawn to the pattern I had to buy it and put in some work to restore it! Unfortunately, I know nothing about the brand, history, or other models they might have produced. Link to post Share on other sites
catbert Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 That is quite something. Was aware of their dip nibs - didn't they invent the Waverley nib? Didn't know they also made pens. Link to post Share on other sites
KaB Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 very nice indeed Link to post Share on other sites
northlodge Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 This says something about the power of hype, when knowledgeable pen collectors know nothing of a brand that produced pens that were of similar quality to the likes of Conway, Wyvern, Curzon, etc. The M&C pens are well worth seeking out, and because of the lack of hype they tend to sell cheaply on the bay. I will try and extract some information on the brand later today, from Stephen Hull's bible on English Pen Manufacturers. Link to post Share on other sites
pajaro Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 A very elegant pen indeed. "Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time." --Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960. Link to post Share on other sites
fountainpagan Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I love casein and possess quite a number of casein pens. This is the most outstanding casein pen I have ever seen!!!! Thank you very much for sharing this with us. Lucky you! I am sorry I cannot help with some informations on this brand. WomenWagePeace SUPORTER OF http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/100x75q90/631/uh2SgO.jpg My avatar is a painting by the imense surrealist painter Remedios Varo Link to post Share on other sites
eachan Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 That's a very beautiful pen, one I haven't seen before. Macniven and Cameron made a full range of pens from cheap squeeze fillers to top of the range Duofold look-alikes in lapis lazuli. Many sported their famous gold leaf-shaped nibs. These are invariably splendid writers, some flexible. Some later ones were made on their behalf by Burnham. Regards,Eachan Link to post Share on other sites
peterg Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Have we somehow managed to create a duplicate topic? https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/328883-one-of-the-coolest-patterns-ever/ Link to post Share on other sites
Greenie Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Have we somehow managed to create a duplicate topic? https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/328883-one-of-the-coolest-patterns-ever/ I did it by accident on the initial post. I asked for one of them to be deleted, but it didn't happen. I only have admin privileges on the Mabie Todd forum. They can be merged as well. Link to post Share on other sites
WritingRiley Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 That is a GORGEOUS pen. I'm all aflutter over here--never seen anything like it! Link to post Share on other sites
suzi_scribbles Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I cant atop staring at the pen. Its really something stunning! Congrats to you Link to post Share on other sites
Astronymus Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Quite nice. Looks like jewelery work on first sight. Link to post Share on other sites
Newjelan Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Stunning! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
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