Vintage 1920s Mabie Todd Swan FLEX 14K Gold Nib Fountain Pen Gold Filled As Is For Sale

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Vintage 1920s Mabie Todd Swan FLEX 14K Gold Nib Fountain Pen Gold Filled As Is:
$215.00

Title: Vintage 1920s Mabie Todd Swan FLEX 14K Gold Nib Fountain Pen Gold Filled As IsItem Specifics:

Brand: Mabie Todd & Co.
Model: Swan
Era: 1920s
Material: Gold-Filled Overlay
Nib Material: 14K Solid Gold (Stamped Swan 2)
Nib Characteristic: Highly Flexible / Flex Nib
Filling System: Lever-Filler
Personalization: Engraved with \"John Herr\"
Length: Approx. 5 1/4 inches

Item Description:Up for sale is a beautiful estate find: an authentic, vintage 1920s Mabie Todd & Co. \"Swan\" gold-filled overlay fountain pen. This pen features an elegant, intricately engraved engine-turned pattern along the cap and barrel, complete with its original pocket clip.The highlight of this pen is its original 14K solid gold Swan #2 nib, which features excellent flexibility! The tines spread open smoothly with gentle pressure, making this a highly desirable \"flex nib\" perfect for calligraphy, line variation, and artistic writing.The barrel features a vintage period personalization professionally engraved on the panel that reads \"John Herr.\" It is being sold in unrestored, as-is condition straight from an estate collection—a fantastic candidate for a dedicated restoration project.Condition Notes (Please Read Before offerding):

Nib: Original 14K gold Swan #2 FLEX nib is intact, straight, and responsive.
Aesthetics: The gold-filled overlay is in good cosmetic condition with a nice vintage patina. Features a period personalization (\"John Herr\") on the barrel. No major crushed sections.
Cap Function: Please note that the cap does not currently screw on or catch properly to the barrel. It will require adjustment or thread repair to secure tightly.
Internal Mechanism: The internal ink sac is untested and assumed to be dried out due to age. It will need to be re-sacked to fully function with liquid ink.

Please review all high-resolution photos closely, as they represent the exact condition of the item.Shipping & Handling:
Shipped securely in a rigid box with plenty of padding to protect the gold overlay and fragile flex nib. Please reach out with any questions!