| Intended to be worn attached by the gold chain to the dress or dress belt this classic model eye dropper pen was made specifically for ladies.
A rare Swan Mabie Todd and Bird of New York pen introduced in England in 1884, shipped from New York to London housed in the original presentation box which is over stamped with a glued on Marocco leather lable designed for the overseas market reading London, Manchester, Paris, Sydney.
Manufactured in black vulcanite with ornate gold trim. The authentic gold Swan nib is in perfect condition having an under and over ebony ink feed of the type designed for this period, earlier than the 1911 type.
Mabie Todd and Bard with the Swan emblem was formed in 1872 and quickly became established in New York, by 1884 the company had opened whowrooms at Cheapside in London. |
