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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
PensFountainWaterman, Ideal, Black, Gold Latticed Filigree Overlay, C.19152007
PensFountainWaterman, Model 12, Eye Dropper, Clip Cap, Ideal Nib, C.19052007
PensFrank Fehr BrewingLouisville, Ky., Floating Fehr Bottle2007
PensFloatPms Liquid Feed Supplement, On/off Valve, Brown Liquid, Ritepoint2006
PensFountainShaffer Classic Lifetime Triumph, Plunger Filler, 5 1/4 In.2006
PensRice-stix Dry GoodsLee T. Meyer, Dizzy, Paul Dean Shirts, Pearlescent, Celluloid, 5 In.2006
Pens18k GoldTennis Racket Shaped Clip, Tiffany, Pouch2005
PensBallpointT-shaped Clip, Sterling Silver, Tiffany & Co.2005
PensDipOliver Hotel, Cobalt Blue Glass, Sterling Silver Inlay, 3 3/4 In.2005
PensDipTelescopic, Engraved Chevrons, Gold Filled, Victorian2005
PensFloatAngel & Clown Fish, Aquarium2005
PensFloatBallerina, Moves Across Stage, Edgar Degas2005
PensFloatBoy & Girl, Snuggle In Park2005
PensFloatCar, Drive In Movie, T-rex Chases Girl Across Screen2005
PensFloatDragon, Over Castle2005
PensFloatLobster, Moves Across Ocean Floor2005
PensFloatMeat, 5 Different Cuts2005
PensFloatMerry Christmas, In Different Languages, Elf Pulls Sleigh2005
PensFloatParis 1886, People Afloat In Sunday In The Park2005
PensFloatRiverboat, On Ohio River, Cincinnati Cityscape2005
PensFloatSkier, Downhill, Dodges Evergreen Trees2005
PensFloatStatue Of Liberty, Uncle Sam, American Flag2005
PensFloatSuicide Blond, Blond Hair Dye Changes Brunette To Blond2005
PensFloatToothpaste, Toothbrush, Yellow Teeth Turn White2005
PensFountainCarterõs Inx, Coralite Green, Gold-filled Trim, 14k Gold Nib, 19302005
 

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