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Refined and sophisticated CONTESSA fountain pen, produced in Italy by A. De Bernardi in the 1930s-1940s, a sublime example of the best pre-war Italian fountain pen school.
🔴 CONTESSA celluloid fountain pen with original vintage '30s lever nib
€115,00

✒ Original vintage nib tested and working
🌿 Iridescent marbled celluloid body
🔄 Screw cap
⚙️ Lever loading working (suction test performed)
📏 Length 12.8 cm 🇺🇸 5.04 in
🧰 Italian production 1930s-1940s
📜 Guaranteed original
📦 Shipped with protective box
⏳ Age of Ink and Genius – An authentic piece of Italian writing history: the marbled celluloid releases iridescent reflections, the lever-filler testifies to the ingenuity of early filling systems, and the original nib ensures smooth, precise writing. Ideal for discerning collectors and lovers of vintage pens with soul.
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