3601 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Burgundy Marble with Pencil. Superb Medium Semi Flex FIVE STAR Nib. Mint and Boxed.

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3601 Onoto
  • 3601 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Burgundy Marble with Pencil. Superb Medium
  • 3601 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Burgundy Marble with Pencil. Superb Medium
  • 3601 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Burgundy Marble with Pencil. Superb Medium
  • 3601 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Burgundy Marble with Pencil. Superb Medium
  • 3601 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Burgundy Marble with Pencil. Superb Medium
  • 3601 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Burgundy Marble with Pencil. Superb Medium

  • 3601 Onoto "The Pen" No.5601 in Burgundy Marble with Pencil. Superb Medium Semi Flex FIVE STAR Nib. Mint and Boxed.

  • £345.00
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Summary;

  • Make and Model: Onoto (Thomas De La Rue) 5601 "The Pen" with accompanying Onoto Pencil.
  • Origin: The set was made in the UK around 1935
  • Finish: Burgundy Marble with gold filled Trim.  
  • Overall Length: FP,136mm, Pencil,122mm.
  • Filling Type: Plunger Filler
  • Nib: 14ct Gold, Medium Semi Flex.
  • Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

Thomas De La Rue Ltd began manufacturing the Onoto range in 1905 and they quickly established themselves in an already densely populated marketplace. The pens were successful because of the excellent quality of the materials used and the superior design of the filling system. Onoto pens were as good, if not better, than all their contemporaries including Parker, Watermans and Conway Stewart.

This is a superb example of the Onoto's "The Pen" finished in the desirable Burgundy Marble with gold filled trim. The pen dates from the mid 30's. The plunger filling system, deliciously quirky but extremely efficient, has been fully serviced with a new washer and cork seals fitted. The pen is accompanied by an Onoto pencil, the pencil is finished in the same Burgundy Marble but they cannot be described as a set because the clips are different, the Pencil is fitted with the later straight clip whilst the fountain has the correct ball clip, maybe the pencil had a replacement clip fitted later in its life, who knows? 

The Fountain pen is in excellent condition, the pattern is crisp and the pen only has very minor marks and scratches commensurate with light use.

The 14ct gold nib is in excellent condition and writes beautifully with a Medium Semi Flex line.

Both Pen and pencil are supplied in an original Onoto box, Because of the mismatched clips, I have priced this set as if I were selling the pen on its own so, in effect, you are getting the pencil for free!

Onoto pens are fabulous writing instruments and these two will give you years of faithful service.

 Condition: Grade A

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