Aikin Lambert eyedropper, USA, c. 1900, in black hard rubber, on the cap engraved "Patd May 24, 1898", the barrel has two decorative gold-plated rings and an overlay of mother-of-pearl slabs, it bears an Aikin Lambert N° 2 gold nib, with a heart shaped vent hole. It measures 13,8 cm of length and 12 mm of diameter. In excellent condition #551 $USD 370

Unknown maker eyedropper, most probably c.1900, in black hard rubber, the barrel has two decorative gold-plated rings and an overlay of deep colored mother-of-pearl slabs, it bears a very pointed Warranted 14 kt N° 2 nib, with no vent hole and long tines. It measures 14,5 cm of length and 12,5 mm of diameter. In excellent condition #955 $USD 280

Faber Castell 884  Germany, c. 1957, in striped green celluloid and gold plated clip and bands, two tone original Faber Castell nib with the Osmia logo mask, in 14 Kt gold, flexible and very smooth, piston filler recently refurbish. On the cap engraved "Osmia" and on the barrel 884 M.The pen is in excellent condition, with great barrel transparency and a wonderful nib.  Excellent #2069 $USD 290

Taccia Pinnacle, Japan, in anodized aluminium with sky blue matte finish. The cap closes by a screw and the body has some lines in low relief that give it a better grip when writing. It has a bicolor 14 Kt gold pen, medium stroke. Filling with converter installed. In original case, unused #2949 $USD 250

Taccia pens are of Japanese origin, a brand founded in 2003 by the designer Shu-jen Lin, who seeks to combine high quality, aesthetic design and good value for money, inspired by the culture and purity of Japanese colors. Production is mainly done in Hiroshima, Japan by the same manufacturer that produces the well-known Sailor brand nibs.

Mabie Todd, USA, c. 1910, eyedropper,  gold plated overlay over black hard rubber, "Snail & Twist" pattern, safety screw cap, unusual Mabie Todd & Co Toronto 2 nib, rare. Measures 11,2 cm of lenght capped and 14,5 cm posted, bears a slight dimple on cap crown, line of brassing due to posting on the edge of of the barrel top, fine condition #71 $USD 500.