Fountain Pen

Object detail

Accession number

F129.2001

Maker

Mentmore

Description

Fountain pen, made of bakelite and maroon in colour. Model: Diploma with a 9 ct. gold nib. Gold band and clip. There is a brass lever half along the barrel of the pen. This lever is used to fill the pen from an inkwell. Lid pushes in and out, not screwing.

Marks

Mentmore DIPLOMA / MADE IN ENGLAND / PAT. APP. FOR Inscribed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Metal/Gold

Other name

Diploma

Credit Line

Mentmore. Fountain Pen, F129.2001. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Pen Pen, Reservoir Pen, Fountain Tools & Equipment for Communication Written Communication T&E Writing Devices

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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