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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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CategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
PensWeareverSilver Pearl Stripes, Gold Filled, Suction Filler ~illus2003
PensWeidlichGold Filled Tip, Blue & Black, Marbled, Lever Filler2003
PensWelty DixieGold Plated Trim, Black & Cream, Marbled, Lever Filler2003
PensColumbia Beer1960s2003
PensFloat AboutF117a Stealth Fighter Flies Over Farmland2003
PensFloat AboutPie Flies Between Three Stooges2003
PensSunshine Brewing1960s2003
PensBallpointWe Shall Overcome, M.l. King Picture2002
PensBillowsBlue, Penguin, Memorable Beach, Barnson Co.2002
PensBlackBrown Rings, Initial On Clip, 5 In.2002
PensChristmasRed, Silver, Christmas Tree On Clip2002
PensCrossBlack, Leaf Design Around Center2002
PensCrossSilver, Engraved Band Of Seashells2002
PensElvis PresleyBlack, Writek, Presley Signature, 5 1/2 In.2002
PensFeatherWhite, Heart Shape Holder, 10-in. Feather, 5 1/4-in. Pen2002
PensFederal ExpressChanging Window Message, 5 1/2 In.2002
PensFloat About7 Female Symbols Pulled Toward Magnet, White Script2002
PensFloat About9-man Marching Band, Passes Windsor Castle2002
PensFloat AboutAlligator Swims Out Of Grasses, Towards Alligator On Shore2002
PensFloat AboutClown Holds Pez Dispenser, Collector Visits Booth, Buys Dispensers2002
PensFloat AboutLabrador Puppy, Jumps Past Mother Nursing Pup & Other Dogs2002
PensFountainEsterbrook, Silver Barrel, Felt Bottom Holder2002
PensFountainMaroon, Gold Band, Velvet Tip, 4 In.2002
PensFountainParker, Yellow, Green, Orange, Purple, Black, White, Checks, Polkadots, 5 In.2002
PensFountainSafety, Ornate Design, Columbia2002
 

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