Originally an extremely successful colour printing company the business went from strength to strength in the early 1800’s, mainly due to it’s Playing card business and by 1833 it was able to move into impressive accommodation in Finsbury London.
Soon after The business moved into stationary and were awarded a four year contract with the board of the inland revenue to produce stamps
By the late 1880’s De La Rue were producing their first writing instruments.
Initially producing Hard rubber Stylographs and Eyedroppers the company then invented it’s own filling system which became extremely successful by 1912.
Early Piston fills and the later extremely high quality leverfill are much sought after. Onoto de la Rue’s have exceptionally high quality nibs.
ALL PISTON FILLERS HAVE HAD ALL NEW CORK SEALS AND RUBBER WASHERS FITTED. ALL LEVER FILLS HAVE HAD A NEW SAC FITTED – ALL OUR PENS ARE READY TO WRITE
Onoto Type N in Black Hard Rubber Chevron Pattern. In Perfect condition but with Faint design but Clear Legend. Piston fill. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, Semi flex, Broad Stub Italic Nib giving a wonderful writing Style.
c1914
£145
Unnumbered Onoto Piston fill in Black and Blue Marble with Gold filled trim. In Mint Condition. Piston fill. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, semi flex , super smooth medium tipped nib.
c1938
£135
Beautiful Onoto 5601 68 in Pearl Green & Black Marble. In MINT Condition. Piston Fill. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, semi flex , Broad Stub Italic Nib giving a wonderful writing style.
c1938
£158
Beautiful Onoto Minor 1201 in Transparent Green Spiral Pattern with gold filled trim. In Mint condition. Piston fill. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, full flex, Wet Noodle , super smooth medium to fine tipped nib.
c1938
Magnificent Early Onoto Magna 1873 in Chased Black with Gold Filled Trim. In Mint Condition. Piston fill. Fitted with the original Twin tone, 14kt gold huge number 7, semi flex medium tipped nib.
c1946
Onoto De La Rue Pencil in Black with gold fill trim. In Absolute MINT condition .Works perfectly.
c1947
£48
Onoto the Pen in Pearl Blue and Black marble with gold filled trim. In Absolute Mint condition in original Box with Instructions. Lever fill. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, Semi flex medium to fine tipped nib.. Rare to find in this condition
c1952
