Nib: Fine flexible 14ct Gold #2. Imprint: Mabie Todd & Co. Ltd. Made in England
Condition: Pre-owned, Excellent, there are no major imperfections to note: No chips cracks or engravings or any signs of faults or major surface ware
Swan L245 B/62 Leverless (twist-fill) w/ knurled black ends. Gold-filled trim. Clipless model. Made in England
*Original box and instructions not available
Compared in size to the Parker Challenger deluxe
the Calligraphic (or "Calli-graphic"), was introduced at the beginning of 1880, utilizing the patents of pen inventor William W. Stewart. Production of "Swan" fountain pens appears to have begun by 1887; Todd & Bard reverted to Mabie, Todd & Co. around 1907, when it was incorporated in the state of New York.