Search 0
27,121  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 35 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
35 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1241613
FOR SALE
£775
Email Phone
Save
Antique Mabie Todd “Swan” 18ct Rolled Gold Eyedropper Fountain Pen
For sale by Steven Swann Antiques
for sale €907     $984
£775

Steven Swann Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2026
Browse dealers 63 items
  • About Us
    Antique furniture & decorative objects | carefully selected stock
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1241613
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Mabie Todd “Swan” 18ct Rolled Gold Eyedropper Fountain Pen

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine antique Mabie Todd “Swan” eyedropper fountain pen, distinguished by its elaborately worked gold-filled body, decorated throughout with a bold repoussé paisley pattern. The raised relief decoration is complemented by a blank cartouche to the barrel, providing a contrast to the surrounding ornament.

The cap is stamped “18 CT”, with the top of the barrel bearing the “Swan Pen 18CT” mark. The combination of the richly decorated body and traditional Swan branding makes this an appealing example of antique fountain pen design.

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition, with a very minor bump to the end of the barrel.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Rolled Gold Fountain Pen to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241613
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1860
Description
A fine antique Mabie Todd “Swan” eyedropper fountain pen, distinguished by its elaborately worked gold-filled body, decorated throughout with a bold repoussé paisley pattern.
“
The raised relief decoration is complemented by a blank cartouche to the barrel, providing a contrast to the surrounding ornament.
Steven Swann Antiques
fig 1. An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib.
fig 1. Antique Mabie Todd “Swan” 18ct Rolled Gold Eyedropper Fountain Pen

The cap is stamped “18 CT”, with the top of the barrel bearing the “Swan Pen 18CT” mark. The combination of the richly decorated body and traditional Swan branding makes this an appealing example of antique fountain pen design.

fig 2. An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib.
fig 2. Antique Mabie Todd “Swan” 18ct Rolled Gold Eyedropper Fountain Pen

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition, with a very minor bump to the end of the barrel.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Rolled Gold Fountain Pen to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241613
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1860
Steven Swann Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Antique furniture & decorative objects | carefully selected stock

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steven Swann Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib.
1 / 4
Archive I An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib.

Antique Mabie Todd “Swan” 18ct Rolled Gold Eyedropper Fountain Pen

Archive II An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib. View II
Archive III An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib. View III
Archive IV An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib. View IV
Enlarged Archival View

Steven Swann Antiques
Telephone 07877 678673
Location
Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/swann
Verified Since Jun 2026
Items For Sale 63
Items Sold 22
Steven Swann Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2026
View Dealer Info
Location: Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/swann
Verified
Jun 2026
For Sale
63
Sold
22
An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib.
Antique Mabie Todd “Swan” 18Ct Rolled Gold Eyedropper Fountain Pen
Ref: SA1241613
An antique Mabie Todd Swan fountain pen with a detailed chased rolled gold barrel, unscrewed cap, and dark ebonite section with exposed nib.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFountain Pens
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialRolled Gold, Ebonite, Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork engraving, Chased barrel, Ebonite section, Removable cap
  • SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 1 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian fountain pen is an antique Mabie Todd "Swan" eyedropper model in gold, manufactured from 18ct rolled gold and dark ebonite. The barrel and removable cap display an elaborately chased scrollwork engraving in a bold repoussé paisley pattern, with a blank cartouche on the barrel and an "18 CT" stamp on the cap. The visible nib extends from a dark ebonite section, accompanied by a very minor bump to the end of the barrel indicating age. Measuring 13.5 cm high and 1 cm wide, the piece rests comfortably on an office desk or library table. It suits daily writing tasks or serves as a decorative collectible in a study or gentleman's library setting.

FAQs

Eyedropper fountain pens represent one of the earliest practical designs for self-inking writing instruments, gaining widespread popularity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Manufacturers such as Mabie Todd produced these pens with plain ebonite bodies or decorative metal overlays before internal filling mechanisms became standard.

Early fountain pens were primarily constructed from vulcanised hard rubber, known as ebonite, forming the barrel, section, and feed. High-end variations featured rolled gold, gold filled, or sterling silver outer overlays decorated with chased or engraved patterns, paired with solid gold nibs.

Authenticity can be determined by examining maker imprints on the barrel or cap, inspection of nib markings for purity hallmarks or maker logos, and verifying the absence of modern internal filling threads or cartridge fittings.

An antique gold fountain pen serves as a refined accents on an executive office desk, presented alongside leather desk blotters, brass trays, or open vintage journals within a study or library setting.

To preserve the materials, clean the pen using cold or lukewarm water only, avoiding harsh chemical solvents that can discolour ebonite. Store the pen dry when not in use, and gently polish metal overlays with a specialized microfibre cloth.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories