Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Six Modern Pens, various countries, late 20th century, three made in Italy, a Visconti Van Gough "Starry Night" fountain pen with converter and a fine steel nib, a Mazzuoli "Officina" in micrometer finish with a medium stainless steel nib and cartridge fill, and a Stipula "Passport" fountain pen in sapphire blue with fine nib and cartridge or eyedropper filler, and three Monteverde, two cartridge or converter fill fountain pens, a "Regatta" in Americana blue and white with medium steel nib and an "Invincia" in black with fine steel nib, and a "Invincia" ballpen in black.
Estimate $400-600
Pens have original boxes. The Van Gough appears to have never been inked.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Van Gough, ItalyJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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