| The style of the 1935 design swan emblem with the wording 'Made in England' engraved on the barrel section plus the pens overall straight shape design and further points indicate the 1935 period of manufacture. If held up towards the light the brilliant scarlet red transparent celluloid becomes highlighted, fused with patches of bronze gold and varied shades of grey pearl blended together to form this very attractive colouring.
The Swan 14 carat gold authentic medium point size 2 nib is in perfect condition, the size 2 indicates a standard size model pen. Ink filling is by twist method the action of twisting the black serrated blanking cap at the end of the barrel section will fill the pen. If required a paper leaflet which gives a printed description and diagram showing how to fill these models is available.
A gold plated ball end design pocket clip of neutral manufacture is fitted on the cap, this can be removed if the slip on gold plated Swan pocket clip is preferred. A beautifully patterned fountain pen in excellent condition. |
