Mabie Todd & Co. (Swan)
Swan Safety / Overlay
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Eyedropper / Safety Pen
Condition
Very Good vintage condition with some fading to the hard rubber and mild wear to the gold band.
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 USD depending on restoration status
Era
Vintage 1910s-1920s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Eyedropper / Safety Pen
Body Material
Ebonite
Trim Material
Gold-Filled
Color / Pattern
Black Hard Rubber with Ornate Gold-Filled Cap Band
Cap Type
Slip Cap / Safety Mechanism
Clip Design
Clipless model with wide decorative engraved gold-filled band
Barrel Shape
Tapered Flat-Top
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine to Medium
Nib Type
Flex
Nib Condition
Good condition with expected flexibility and fine tipping intact.
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 125mm capped, 118mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, around 15-20 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1910s-1920s
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Very Good vintage condition with some fading to the hard rubber and mild wear to the gold band.
Filling System Condition
Requires new cork seal/restoration to be fully functional as a safety pen.
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 USD depending on restoration status
Special Features
Retractable nib safety pen design with highly decorative chased gold-filled cap band.
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks, avoiding heavily saturated or permanent inks.
Care Recommendations
Store away from direct sunlight to prevent hard rubber discoloration; have serviced by a vintage pen restorer for safety seal replacement.
Interesting Facts
Mabie Todd was renowned for making some of the highest quality gold nibs of the early 20th century, often possessing exceptional flex.
Overall Assessment
A charming and historically significant early 20th-century safety pen from Mabie Todd, perfect for vintage collectors who appreciate flexible nibs and classic mechanics.
User Notes
Swan 2