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Pens replaced hand-cut quills as writing instruments in 1780, when the first steel pen point was made in England. But it was 100 years before the commercial pen was a common item. The fountain pen was invented in the 1830s but was not made in quantity until the 1880s. The Biro brothers of Hungary invented the ballpoint pen in 1935. All types of old pens are collected. Float pens that feature small objects floating in a liquid as part of the handle are popular with collectors. Advertising pens are listed in the Advertising category.

 
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(Pens | Advertising & Store Collectibles Price Guide) eBay Auctions

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CategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
PensReflectionsBlack, Gold Accent, 5 1/2 In.2004
PensRicciGold Ripple, Ricci On Clip2004
PensRisperdalGreen Marble Look, Gold Accent, 5 1/2 In.2004
PensRoswellRed, New Mexico Military Institute2004
PensSanfordBlack, Soft Rubber Grip, Phd Trademark, Japan, 5 1/2 In.2004
PensSanfordSoft Rubber Grip, Success Is A Journey Not A Destination, 5 1/2 In.2004
PensScotchguardAnso Crushresister, Stain Release Victory Parade, June 10, 1991, 5 1/4 In.2004
PensSheafferFountain, Italic F, Green, Silver, 5 In.2004
PensSheafferGold, Silver, Ballpoint2004
PensSilverRing & Scroll Decoration, 5 1/2 In.2004
PensTrovanBlack, Gold Accent, 5 1/4 In.2004
PensUnion Pacific RailroadBlack, Operation Red Black Union Pacific Railroad2004
PensVitalGold, Diamond-like Stones On Clip2004
PensVoltaren Declofenac SodiumWood, Gold Trim2004
PensWBlack, Brown Rings, W On Clip, 5 In.2004
PensWaterfordBallpoint, Marquis, Black, Gift Box2004
PensWoodPos Professional Office Service Co. Inc., 5 1/4 In.2004
PensWoodRed, Gold Accent Trim, 5 1/2 In.2004
PensZebraSilver, Black Rubber Grip, F-402, Japan2004
PensPebble Beach ResortBlack2004
PensWoodOld South Peterbilt Inc.2004
PensAgatePink & Black Stripe, Gold Plated, Lever Filler, Japan ~illus2003
PensAutographGold Filled Tip, Yellow & Black, Marbled, Lever Filler2003
PensAvonChased Gold Plated & Hard Black Plastic, Lever Filler2003
PensBakerBlack & Cream Marbled, Nickel Plated, Lever Filler ~illus2003
 

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