One of the longest-lived makers of writing equipment, Mabie Todd & Co. began producing dip pens and mechanical pencils in New York City in the 1840s. Gold nibs were added to the line through an association with Bard Brothers. Mabie Todd & Bard (as the firm was then known) took out its first fountain pen patent in 1878, and over the next decades its constant innovation put it at the forefront of quality fountain pen manufacture.
Export to the UK began early, and a London office was opened in 1884. Manufacture of pens in the UK began around 1909, and by 1915 the UK side of the business had become so dominant that it bought out the original New York firm. Manufacture continued in the USA on a steadily diminishing scale throughout the interwar years.
Although the company initially prospered in the immediate post-war period, production ceased before the end of the '50s
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| RARE MABIE TODD SWAN IN PEARL GREY & GREEN SNAKESKIN | c1942 | Vintage Mabie Todd Swan in Pearl Grey Snakeskin. Beautiful Rare Pen in Near Mint Condition. Fitted with Original Smooth 14kt Gold Nib |
£140 |
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| Mabie Todd L645/60 In Black. Stunning Gold Filled Leverless | c1938 | Very Large Mabie Todd Swan L645/60 in Black with Gold Fill Trim. Fitted with the Huge size 6 Medium 14kt Gold Nib |
£90 |
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| Early Mabie Todd Set in Solid Sterling Silver. Dated 1938 | 1938 | Sterling Silver Mabie Todd Set. Fully hallmarked and dated 1938. Some small Dents on Fountain Pen Cap, otherwise both in Good Condition. Pen Leverless Fill fitted with 14kt Gold Broad Nib |
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| Mabie Todd Lever Fill In Gold Fill. Made in USA | c1931 | Mabie Todd in Gold Fill Vertical Line Pattern. Beautiful heavy pen in Good Condition. Two minute dings in Barrel otherwise Perfect. Lever Fill. Engraved B.L.Martin 28.8.31. Fitted with Wonderful very flexible 14kt Gold Nib. Pen measures 5.5" Long capped | £75 |
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| Blackbird in Pearl Blue & Black | 1938 |
Blackbird in Pearl Blue & Black and Nickel Fill trim. In Nr Mint Condition. Fitted with the original 14kt gold medium tipped nib. Works Perfectly |
£35 |
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| Swan 0160 in Black and gold fill trim. Lever fill | c1938 | Superb early Swan 0160 in Black and gold fill trim. Leverless fill. In MINT condition with no damage or brassing. Fitted with the original medium nib | $55 £31 |
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| Early Swan Number 100/60 Black Hard Rubber and Nickel Plate Trim. Lever fill | c1934 | Wonderful early Swan 100/60 Lever fill in Black hard rubber and Nickel Plate trim. Good Condition with good colour and no brassing. Fitted with the original Fine Nib | $60 £38 |
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Beautiful Early Mabie Todd Eternal pencil in Black Hard Rubber with Gold Fill Overlay. In Perfect Condition with no damage or brassing. Engraved O.M.F. Ready to write, works perfectly |
$50 £28 |
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