PENS


AUCTION | Internet live
Wednesday 1 October 2025, from 2.30 p.m. (lots 1-295)

VIEWING | Torino, via Cavour 17
By appointment only, Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 September

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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Fountain pens, pens, and other writing instruments, as well as lighters, are sold "as is," in the condition in which they are found, with no guarantee regarding their functionality, completeness, or the authenticity of consumable materials (cartridges, flints, ink reservoirs, etc.).
No tests have been conducted to verify their proper functioning.
Lots may be viewed by appointment, or additional photographs and a condition report may be requested prior to participating in the auction.
Fountain pens described in the catalog as "uninked," while appearing unused, may show defects or alterations due to age, particularly in models with rubber ink sacs. Therefore, Aste Bolaffi does not guarantee the condition or functionality of such items.
Some components may have been replaced over time and may not be original; any discrepancies will only be reported if clearly evident during cataloging.
Lots may require the replacement of cartridges or refills, which is the responsibility of the buyer. In any case, compatibility with cartridges, refills, or fuels currently on the market is not guaranteed.
In particular, lighters may require maintenance, such as the replacement of flints, seals, or other consumable parts.
The catalog and online images do not always clearly show the aesthetic condition of the lot; signs of age, scratches, microcracks, or discoloration may not be visible in photographs. We therefore strongly recommend requesting a condition report for a more accurate assessment.

Lot 71

VISCONTI ALHAMBRA FOUNTAIN PEN, LIMITED EDITION N. 542 OF 888 PIECES, BOX AND GUARANTEE
N. 542, 18K gold two-tone nib, signed, size M, Power Vacuum filler, screw cap.
Light red ebonite decorated with silver filigree depicting the ornaments of the Alhambra, the Red

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Starting price: € 400 | Sold for : € 475

Lot 72

VISCONTI DIVINA COMMEDIA IN ROSE GOLD FOUNTAIN PEN, BOX AND GUARANTEE
N. 19/88, signed 18K gold nib, presumably size F, double reservoir filler, ivory-colored celluloid with scrimshaw engraving, angel-shaped clip.
Accessories: outer box, leather case, booklet,

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Starting price: € 400 | Sold for : € 1.600

Lot 73

ETTORE BUGATTI FOUNTAIN PEN, SCATOLA E GARANZIA
Signed 18K two-tone gold nib, presumably size F, converter filler, blue lacquer.
Accessories: outer box, box, booklets, and warranty.
Note: not inked.

Starting price: € 100 | Sold for : € 100

Lot 74

RECIFE ANDY WARHOL "MAO" FOUNTAIN PEN AND BALLPOINT PEN, LIMITED EDITION N. 115 OF 949 PIECES, BOX AND GUARANTEE
In abstract red, yellow and light blue resin, detached steel plates.
18K gold nib, piston filler, screw cap.
Accessories: external box, plexiglass

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Starting price: € 300 | Sold for : € 300

Lot 75

CARAN D'ACHE LA MODERNISTA FOUNTAIN PEN, LIMITED EDITION NO 867 OF 1888
N. 0867, 18K gold nib, signed, size M, converter filler.
Blue enamel mosaic motif hand-applied on rhodium-plated sterling silver.
Accessories: outer box, box, ink bottle.
Note: not inked.

Starting price: € 600 | Sold for : € 650

Lot 76

MICHEL PERCHIN FABERGE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN FOUNTAIN PEN, LIMITED EDITION N. 1510 OF 4321 PIECES, BOX AND GUARANTEE
N. 1510, 18K two-tone gold nib, signed, size B, converter filler, screw cap.
Translucent cobalt blue enamel on vermeil decorated with guilloché, cap

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Starting price: € 600 | Sold for : € 610

Lot 77

LOT OF THREE FOUNTAIN PENS
Gold-filled with guilloché engraving: one with two-color gold combination, a second with three-color gold combination, both decorated with enamel.
One marked Carter’s, one with clip engraved Partner, and the third an anonymous telescopic

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Starting price: € 150 | Sold for : € 175

Lot 78

LOT OF SILVER WRITING INSTRUMENTS
Two boxes, respectively marked Mappin & Webb Ltd containing nine silver pens signed Mordan, and Gass & Co containing eleven unsigned pens.
Silver barrels richly decorated, with end pieces in various capital-style designs, adorned with

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Starting price: € 100 | Sold for : € 475

Lot 79

MABIE & TODD SWAN LOT OF TWO FOUNTAIN PENS
First pen with signed gold nib, lever filler, black celluloid body, marked 192/44 on the cone, cap with enamel application.
Second pen with signed gold nib, black ebonite body with embossed gold decoration, clip with attached

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Starting price: € 200 | Sold for : € 300

Lot 80

LOT OF TWO ENAMEL FOUNTAIN PENS, ONE WATERMAN
One example signed Waterman’s Ideal on the end cap and nib, gold-plated and translucent light blue guilloché enamel.
One unsigned example, ebonite barrel and translucent light purple guilloché enamel, piston filling

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Starting price: € 200 | Sold for : € 2.000

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