28.00 GBP
Swan Easy-Fill Filler Ink Bottle (empty)
Origin: London, England
Material: glass
Paper label
Cap: metal and rubber
Plug: wood
Dated: 1930s
The famous Mabie Todd company was established in New York in 1860 and in London in 1884. Mabie Todd produced fountain pens and the famous Swan ink, specimens of which have now become collector's items.
Paper label: red, yellow, blue, white
Label in good condition with bright colors - some marks.
Text:
Fills any make of fountain pen
The "Swan"
"Easy-Fill" Filler
With "Swan" Ink
Mabie Todd & Co. Ltd London
Made in England
Patent No. 12890 Sep. 8 1915
Refill when Three-quarters used
Directions how to fill the pen
[directions follow]
After refilling please screw ring on tightly"
Two images on the left and right demonstrate how to fill the pen.
Diameter: 5 cm or 2in
Height: 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
Perfect addition to an ink bottle collection, an interestingly-shaped bottle which is a piece of ink history.
Happy to combine postage.