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The Platinum Pen Company was founded in Tokyo in 1919 by Shunichi Nakata. This Platinum Amazonas PAM-8000 fountain pen measures 5.3 inches (13.4 cm) in length when capped and 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) when posted. Here is a gorgeous Japanese Platinum Amazonas PAM-8000 vintage fountain pen made from exotic brown Suriname toad leather, circa 1973. Platinum Amazonas PAM-8000 Fountain Pen, Circa 1973īuy It Now Price: $279 (price as of 2018 item no longer available) Read in-depth Antique Sage investment guides here. Read more fascinating Antique Sage spotlight posts here. While some people might prefer one kind of pen over the other, I feel that there is no inherent collecting advantage or disadvantage to either ballpoint or fountain pens. Dupont Classique ballpoint pen because it is not a fountain pen. Some pen collecting enthusiasts might shy away from this sterling silver S.T. This is not unusual for a pen that is 30 to 40 years old and could undoubtedly be corrected with a judicious cleaning. Photos reveal that some interior parts of the pen have a bit of corrosion. It would also make a unique and unusual gift for that special person in your life. Dupont ballpoint pen is fairly valued and would make a wonderful addition to any vintage pen collection. With an asking price of $182, I believe that this S.T. Dupont ballpoint pen, with its solid sterling silver construction and storied history, hits that niche perfectly. Vintage items from the 1970s and 1980s are rapidly becoming very collectible among antique enthusiasts. Dupont Classique ballpoint pen is in good condition, with no major visible defects. Dupont to stick to doing what it does best - producing high quality lighters, pens and other accessories. But I believe this is ultimately a good thing. It isn't nearly as well known as some bigger brands, such as Cartier, Louis Vuitton or Burberry. Dupont is a luxury goods brand that tends to fly under the radar. Dupont pens have a reputation for being very robust and reliable - a highly desirable attribute when purchasing a vintage item. The company obliged and the result was its immensely popular Classique line of pens.
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Dupont to manufacture a pen to match her beloved Dupont lighter. According to legend, in 1973 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (the widow of assassinated President John F. Dupont Classique ballpoint pen make it an iconic vintage piece. The streamlined appearance and subtly fluted decoration of this sterling silver S.T. By the mid 20th century, the company had branched out into other personal accessories, but was best known for its superb quality lighters. Dupont is a French luxury goods firm that got its start in 1872 as a maker of high-end leather goods, primarily briefcases. This pen measures 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) in length. Dupont Classique ballpoint pen made from vermeil - gold plate over solid sterling silver - with a red Chinese lacquer clip. Dupont Classique Ballpoint Pen, Circa 1970s or 1980s