{"product_id":"mabie-todd-swan-leverless-1934","title":"Mabie Todd Swan Leverless. 1934.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pen is now reserved for BN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMabie Todd Swan L200\/60 \u003c\/strong\u003ewas first made in 1933, the first leverless pen to be produced, the patent was only granted in 1932.  This pen, a \u003cstrong\u003eL200B\/60\u003c\/strong\u003e was made in 1934 and 1935, the first version, this pen, had the 'plate clip'.  The 'B suffix indicates a slightly shorter pen than the standard when capped, although at an impressive 15.5 cm. when posted it is the same length.  The L200B\/60 is much harder to come by than the L200\/60, it is a rare pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen has been conservatively restored and is in excellent working condition.  The twist filler is simple and efficient, it fills with one twist on the button anticlocksise to compress the sac, tightening the button releases the sac and draws in a good volume of ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is excellent and the engine turned pattern has survived very well.  The barrel imprint is very clear, as is the 'Swan' name imprinted on the cap.  There is a blank cartouche on the barrel.  The cap is a smooth screw fit, tightening with one and a half turns.  The clip is in particularly fine condition, it has a clear 'Swan' imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e At 15.5cm. in length when posted for use the Swan is a very long and elegant pen.  The Swan Number 2 nib is of 14Ct Gold.  With the lightest of touches it writes with a very fine line which becomes broad as a little pressure is applied. This produces  line variation whuich can be used to produce excellent calligraphic effects in the right hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is constructed in black chased celluloid, the pattern and general design closely following that of the earlier hard rubber pens.  Producing celluloid pens was a time consuming and hazardous business.  The celluloid rod had to be cured for many months before being cut to size and bored to make the pen body and cap.  The dust produce was prone to explode violently at the slightest provacation so a number of time consuming procedures had to be followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt aover ninety years old the pen is in outstanding condition and would grace a vintage pen collection.  It would also make an excellent 'signature pen' for use on special occasions or just for the joy of using a high quality. very old pen to produce writing of great character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58859742101888,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1200593.jpg?v=1788511664","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/mabie-todd-swan-leverless-1934","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}