{"product_id":"swan-sf2-2-gold-filled-ring-top-pen-c-1924","title":"Swan SF2\/2 Gold Filled Ring Top Pen. c.1924.","description":"\u003cp\u003eMabie Todd added the \u003cstrong\u003eSwan SF2\u003c\/strong\u003e, denoting a \u003cstrong\u003es\u003c\/strong\u003eelf \u003cstrong\u003ef\u003c\/strong\u003eiller with a number \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e nib, to their range in 1920. It was the company's first lever filler and was only made in the number 2 size.  in the early 1920s the American parent company produced a range of Gold filled pens and used a suffix to denote the pattern, in this case '2' for 'lined'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pens featured a 'self locking lever', which locks flat when to prevent snagging on clothing when placed in a pocket.  The filling was either 14Ct. or 18Ct. Gold, it was not stamped on the pen but this example certainly looks like 18Ct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in truly outstanding condition, it has a deep lustre, the engraving is still sharp, and the imprints clear. It appears to have seen little use, despite its great age, it has certainly been well cared for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mabie Todd  New York nib is the correct, original nib for the pen.   It is a long, slender nib which writes with a fine to medium line and has an  effective amount of flex producing good line variation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around a hundred years old, the pen  is probably not best suited as a pen to be carried around as a daily writer but it would make a great 'signature pen' to be kept, on view, and used for letters, addressing, and other worthy occasions. It is a highly collectable item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectablepens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58373400789376,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4239\/files\/P1190973.jpg?v=1783058782","url":"https:\/\/collectablepens.co.uk\/products\/swan-sf2-2-gold-filled-ring-top-pen-c-1924","provider":"Collectablepens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}