Mabie Todd & Co.
Swan (with Italic / Broad / Straight Nib)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of age and wear
Estimated Value
150 - 300 USD
Era
Vintage 1920s-1930s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Ebonite
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Black
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Standard vintage rigid clip
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Broad
Nib Type
Italic / Straight
Nib Condition
Fair condition with visible corrosion or plating loss on the nib surface
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130mm capped
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, around 15-20 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1920s-1930s
Country of Origin
England
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of age and wear
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration (new sac needed)
Estimated Value
150 - 300 USD
Special Features
Specialty stamped factory italic straight nib marked 'SWAN Italic BROAD STRAIGHT ENGLAND'
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks, avoid highly saturated or permanent inks
Care Recommendations
Handle with vintage ebonite care, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent discoloration, service the sac professionally
Interesting Facts
Mabie Todd was renowned for manufacturing exceptionally high-quality gold nibs, often tailoring them with specialized grinds like this English-produced broad italic.
Overall Assessment
A charming and collectible vintage English Swan lever filler featuring a scarce factory-specialized italic/straight broad nib, well worth restoring for calligraphy enthusiasts.