Sterling silver has long been a popular material for pens, both fountain and ball point.
How did I get started collecting Arts and Crafts silver? My wife and I had been collecting Arts and Crafts it… [more]
The Parker "51," produced by the Parker Pen Company, is considered by many collectors to be the best pen ever… [more]
The period of English history from 1770 to 1820 was a time of great change and great prosperity for England. … [more]
Ernesto Soler's extensive homage to one of the most popular pens ever produced, the Parker "51," introduced in 1941… [more]
Paul Somerson's incredible reference on handwrought metalwork from the American Arts and Crafts movement of the ear… [more]
An extensive reference guide to silver marks, hallmarks, trademarks and maker's marks found on antique and vintage … [more]
Jim Mamoulides' vintage and modern pen-cyclopedia. Start at the main gallery, featuring detailed articles (with pho… [more]
This site has lots of great photos and descriptions of rare vintage ink bottles. In particular, check out the Water… [more]
A great reference on silver from the Victoria and Albert Museum. View silver items by theme, see highlights from th… [more]
Graham Hodges' collection of antique Georgian (as in King George of England) silver sugar tongs from 1760 to 1820. … [more]
Start some tea brewing, get your finger sandwiches ready and sit down to this exquisite reference by Elizabeth Wil… [more]
This huge online database from the Speed Art Museum is a rich trove of beautiful photos and reference information o… [more]
The late Sir Arthur Gilbert's collection of European silver, gold, enamel and other items, now housed in London. Ga… [more]
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