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to Friday afternoon, 7th August.
During that time we hope to be able to access and answer e-mails and
also accept orders, but no items will be despatched until
until Monday, 10th August.
Up to 21st July business will be as usual.


(Page updated - 9th July, 2010)

Onoto pens were manufactured in the United Kingdom by the firm of Thomas de la Rue - between the late 1800's and 1958. Their models
were so popular during the early part of the 20th Century that they were simply known as "The Pen".
The unique plunger-filling system was used between 1910 and the late 1940's, though they also made side-lever fillers from 1924 onwards.
The flagship "Magnas", with their transparent striated caps and barrels are now sought after by specialist collectors.

Unless otherwise noted, all of the models here are in full working order,
and that is very much to the buyer's advantage,
since servicing/repair of the plunger-filling mechanism can cost up to £30.00 Sterling.

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(Condition Scale: F = Fair. G = Good. VG = Very Good. EX = Excellent).

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Our
ref.
Model
Colour
Year
Condition
Price

JGON 33

new

SUPERB and RARE hallmarked Silver set, from one of the most prestigious jewellers anywhere in the world.
(pencil photographed opposite way round so that the inscription can be read in the larger photo)
(click on the images below for larger pictures)
jgon33
Pen has original MEDIUM flexible nib
jgon33(i)
Silver 1923 VG/EX £725
($1230)

BTON 78


As RARE as they come, and a MUST for the Onoto collector. (Try as we might, we have not been able to find an image of this pen anywhere else).
A slender and attractive No.2052
(click on the image below for a larger picture)
btOn78
with original ONOTO No.2 MEDIUM nib
Opaline Pearl c.1935 EX - noting a small amount of shrinkage at section end of barrel £165
($280)
BTON 86
This one is also quite a rare model number -
Onoto 6122/43 plunger filler
(click on the image below for a larger picture)
bton86
with original ONOTO No.33 MEDIUM nib
Subtle shades of Olive Green and Black marble c.1946 EX £100
($170)
BTON 87
Onoto plunger filler (model number not legible)
(click on the image below for a larger picture)
bton87
with original FLEXIBLE No.3/ST MEDIUM nib
Blue marble c.1948 VG/EX £85
($145)
BTON 88
Onoto 5601 plunger filler
(click on the image below for a larger picture)
bton88
with original FLEXIBLE No.3/ST MEDIUM nib
Green & Black marble c.1948 VG/EX £73
($125)
ON 69
Another Onoto 5601 plunger-filler, but with replaced plunger-filler button
(marked 6234)
with No.3 MEDIUM/FINE flexible nib
sold
Wine & Black marble c.1948 EX £65
($110)



 

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