| A very rare Gold Starry French La plume d'or safety model fountain pen circa 1890 to 1900 period,engraved with the name Talma.
The Freachman Jean Benoit Mallot 1884 invented this type of retractable nib safety pen, Mallot manufacturers further developed the Pullman safety model, it is believed that this Talma pen would likely have been produced by the same French manufacturer.
Manufactured in red ripple sometimes called red wood grain pattern which was a popular and eye catching pattern of the period, achieved by a method of blending red and black ebonite or vulcanite material.
The 18 carat gold size 5 warranted medium point nib is not iridium tipped
Simply a unique pen as well as being a small piece of possible historic interest for the enthusiastic collector. |
