Lot 317:
Sold for: £4
Description
A collection of writing instruments comprising ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, and fountain pen components. The group includes a silver-tone metal ballpoint pen featuring a decorative wrap design of a biplane, housed in its original Royal Air Force presentation case. The interior of the case displays a graphic of a biplane and the text ROYAL AIR FORCE. Also included are two fountain pen sections with gold-toned nibs, stored in a white plastic insert.
The broader assortment features two silver-tone retractable pens marked EXP-01, a red ballpoint pen printed with SUPPLIERS, INC. (206) 782-2450, and a black resin style ballpoint with gold-tone trim. Other items include a forest green pen with a brushed metal clip, a slim green ballpoint, a white mechanical pencil with a metal ferrule, and various plastic-bodied pens in red, white, and blue.
Condition report:
The collection shows varying signs of use and age. The Royal Air Force commemorative pen appears in good condition within its case (photo 1). The two cased fountain pen nibs show some surface tarnishing (photo 2). Several loose pens exhibit surface scratching, minor scuffing, and wear to the plastic barrels (photo 1). The white mechanical pencil has a used eraser (photo 1). The internal writing mechanisms and ink flow of the various pens have not been tested.
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