The lonely forgotten desk pen
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The Parker Desk holder has a magnetic ball that can spin any angle
The next 3 are a special Sheaffer set that was given to members of congress. It is a cartridge only pen and has never been used. The white spots on the base are dust. It has a mirror finish
I think I know a lawyer in DC that would probably like to display this on his desk
The Parker Desk holder has a magnetic ball that can spin any angle
The next 3 are a special Sheaffer set that was given to members of congress. It is a cartridge only pen and has never been used. The white spots on the base are dust. It has a mirror finish
I think I know a lawyer in DC that would probably like to display this on his desk
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Cool!
So these are regular fountain pens, but instead of a cap they have a desk mounting?
So these are regular fountain pens, but instead of a cap they have a desk mounting?
Oh yeah, I remember these.
My dad always had one on his desk.
Classy. You don't see these around much anymore.
It's a classic gift for someone who has achieved a milestone of some sort.
My dad always had one on his desk.
Classy. You don't see these around much anymore.
It's a classic gift for someone who has achieved a milestone of some sort.
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Yes Sir. they always seem ready to write because of the angle they sit in the holder... but never seem to drip out the ink !!!
Perhaps I'll have to look into one of these. Any good tips on shopping for them?
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My best luck has been on ebay.... sometimes I would pick up just the pen and other times the holder.... a few times I have been really fortunate and gotten both. I did get the House of Rep pen at a garage sale tho.....
Ive wanted to pick up a Schaeffer one for awhile. The MB 149 desk holder is a freaking king's ransom.
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Lots of them on ebay right now
Pure elegance!! very cool!
I have a ball point/FP Shaeffer set on my desk at work. About 25 years old now, and just as good as new.
Brian,
I've seen a number of these at antiques stores while looking for razors and such. What's a good price for one in good shape. I passed on $40, but can go back if that's a good price. Thanks.
Brian,
I've seen a number of these at antiques stores while looking for razors and such. What's a good price for one in good shape. I passed on $40, but can go back if that's a good price. Thanks.
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A lot depends if it is a single or double. Parker tend to be more expensive then Schaeffer.... Parker "21" less then "51"... in the schaeffer "snorkels" tend to be more then the imperials.... and so forth.... Check out Ebay and search for Fountain Pen Desk set and select the vintage..... I've seen some on there for 150 and some for 9.00
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The Parker Desk holder has a magnetic ball that can spin any angle
The next 3 are a special Sheaffer set that was given to members of congress. It is a cartridge only pen and has never been used. The white spots on the base are dust. It has a mirror finish
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I think I know a lawyer in DC that would probably like to display this on his desk
I bet you know more than one lawyer in DC, or at least the DC area, that finds that House of Representatives Scheaffer set darn near erotic!!!!
How can that set have gotten this far without being inked! How could someone resist!
Go for the best of both worlds - a wide number of nibs to road test, never having to use a lever filler to ink it, and the infinite variety of bottled inks.
Go for an Esterbrook Dip-Less, several differnt styles to choose from http://www.pendemonium.com/pens_esterbrook_gallery.htm
The 407 and 444 holders at the bottom work well as paper weights, as well as inkwells.
I totally agree about the Esterbrooks, they are practical and affordable. I have one called the "eight-ball" I got for cheap.
Unlike the dip-less sets, mine has a lever fill desk pen holding ink with a rubber sac. I love the long clear tail!
As much ink as I tend to "wear" a desk set might be a great thing for me!
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