Antique Fountain Pens
April 5th, 2009 | Author: admin
In the year 1884, Lewis Waterman patented the first practical fountain pen. It was the pioneer of pens used by writers. In the facts of history, it shows that a fountain pen from year 1702 still survives belonging to a Frenchman, M. Bion.
These antique pens are of grand value and form a unique item for collectors around the globe. They are expensive for their rarity and distinctiveness however at the same time; they require extra care and handling techniques as compared to other pens. They are somehow similar to modern pens for their ink filling mechanisms while their writing qualities and structures have been differentiating throughout.
There lies a variation in the cost of antique fountain pens after identifying the pens’ owners and explicitly the material of their makeup.
Other than that, there have also been a few quality measures to set a price such as the nib material. If it is gold or silver, the price increases significantly. They get even more expensive if the pen-cases are of a precious quality. For these pen cases, there have been genuine leathers used, heavy metals and mostly the royal styling of gold and silver.
Moreover, some antique pens carry a history behind them and therefore attract the people forcing an economic law of price rise after demand rise. Other antique pens are not less in value since they are always popular among people who collect pens belonging to different eras.
Despite the historic events and existence of antique pens, there are still a few modern brands selling pens that are hundreds of years old. They have preserved the ingredients and production techniques and sell them at high prices.
You may not find these fountain pens at wholesale outlets but there are flea markets and old curio shops built for selling ancient items. Their dealers have a sound experience in trading antique pieces. In this modern world, even the online stores are displaying the antique fountain pens with a promising originality. With a few clicks of research, you can compare the prices and buy yourself a cheaper yet an antique fountain pen of your choice.
I have a bluebird nib fountain pen thats black and green marble the top of the pen you have to pull aliitle lever which sucks up the ink it was my grandads and I would like to know its value if possible thank you karen jones.