Art nouveau overlay filigree Conklin Crescent fountain pen,Mark Twain's favorite

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens better known as Mark Twain is one of America's greatest authors and is considered by many to be the father of modern American literature.  "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn," wrote Ernest Hemingway.  And which pen was Mark Twain's favorite?
No, it wasn't a Waterman.
No, it wasn't a Mont Blanc.
No, it wasn't a Visconti.
No, it wasn't a Parker.
No, it wasn't a Caran d’che.
No, it wasn't a Montegrappa.
Granted, some of these brands weren't even born when Mark Twain was creating his American masterpieces.  Mark Twain could afford any pen in the world, but his favorite was a Conklin Crescent fountain pen.
Mark Twain stated, “I prefer it to other fountain pens, because it carries its filler in its own stomach, and I can not mislay even by art or intention. Also, I prefer it because it is a profanity saver; it cannot roll off the desk.”
Established in 1898 Conklin altered the history of writing instruments with the Crescent fountain pen which made filling the pen’s reservoir easy. Dip the nib into the inkwell, press the crescent to compress the filler sac & release, filling the rubber reservoir.   And perhaps unique to Conklin is the distinctive crescent shape that is not only functional but is also an integral beautiful design element of the pen.  No collection is complete without a Conklin Crescent fountain pen and especially a gold filigree Conklin Crescent fountain pen designed in the gilded opulent Art Nouveau/Art Deco era of impeccable elegant design and beauty when America came of age on the world stage.  A pen that would truly be at home in the opulence of the Great Gatsby's world.
About this wonderful offering:
Very beautiful antique Art Nouveau/Art Deco era gold overlay filigree Conklin Crescent fountain pen.  Circa 100 years young, svelte, and gorgeous.
Engraving on nib:   Conklin 2 SW
It has engraving of the Initials MWS on the pen as can be seen in some photos.
The most spectacular part of this pen is the exquisite hand engraved gold-filled decorative art nouveau
overlay filigree
.
It is in excellent cosmetic and functional condition with no dents or any major flaws. The pen writes beautifully and the nib is also in excellent condition without issues.
(NOTE: the crescent filling system functionality is unknown).
Truly a timeless and classic fountain pen that will sure to be a wonderful pen for your collection.  Just grab a nice journal, some ink, and whip out this beautiful pen and you will certainly standout in an Apple Macbook toting crowd at the cafe.  It is the ultimate and inscrutably beautiful functional fashion statement for the literary minded.  A great conversation starter.  Makes the perfect luxurious and timeless gift for the man/woman who has everything, or for anybody else.
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