The Writetime office is now closed until 14th February.
Whilst we are away, we will be able to receive e-mails
and orders, though we will not be able to mail
items until after 14th February.

 

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(Page updated - 19th November, 2011)

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.

PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASES WITH PAYPAL
(at Penorama.aol.com)

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

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Our
ref.
Model
Colour
Year
Condition
Price

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)

ON 74

new

A pretty and desirable 1220 Lever-filler (the De la Rue pen), complete with its original No.22 nib
(click on the image below for a larger picture)
On74
with original No.22 MEDIUM semi-flexible nib
Green marble c.1948 EX £50
($85)



 

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