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from Saturday, 29th June to Monday 22nd July.
During that time we expect to have access to e-mail,
and should be able to reply to queries and orders,
though no orders will be able to be mailed
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(this
page updated 5th June, 2019)
Burnham
pens were manufactured in England between the mid-1920's and the
mid-1960's
and are now becoming very collectible.
Early Burnhams are quite rare, whilst the 1940's/1950's models come in
a
stunning array of different coloured marbles and several different
sizes.
By any standards these are worthy pens, and they make very decorative
and useful additions to any collection.
All are in working order - unless noted
PAY
FOR YOUR PURCHASES WITH PAYPAL
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(Condition Scale: F =
Fair; G = Good; VG = Very Good; EX = Excellent)
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Our ref. |
Model | Colour |
Year |
Condition |
Price |
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The earliest Burnham we have ever seen - and a previously uncatalogued barrel inscription - click HERE for image. L-O-N-G, slim, with nickel-plated filler lever
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Black chased vulcanite (hard rubber) (click on the images below for larger pictures) .jpg) (with later MEDIUM/FINE gold nib) Click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib please NOTE - this pen originally had a steel nib, and if desired, we should be able to find one to fit it.  |
c.1926 | VG/EX | £60 |
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Another early rarity - this time "THE CHATSWORTH PEN" was manufactured by Burnham for sale in the branches of BOOTS, THE CHEMIST - click HERE for a picture of the barrel inscription. L-O-N-G, slim, with unusual shaped nickel-plated filler lever
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Black chased vulcanite (hard rubber) (click on the images below for larger pictures)  (with original early MEDIUM/FINE flexible 14 carat gold nib) Click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib .jpg) |
c.1926 | VG - would have been EX apart from the fact that the cap (definitely the original) does not stay posted | £48 |
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A most rare and unusual small lady- sized pen and pencil set in the most attractive shade of Yellow with some Cream highlights - a pattern hardly ever seen from this manufacturer Would make a unique gift to someone special - or yourself. (you won't find another one like these anywhere else)! |
.jpg) Yellow, with some Cream highlights (click on the images above & below for larger pictures)  (pen has semi-flexible MEDIUM 14 carat gold nib) Click HERE for a picture of the nib .jpg) |
c.1932 | VG/EX - some very slight darkening on pen barrel, from previous use Box is not the original |
£135 |
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A pretty LADY-SIZE pen | Shades of Blue marble (click on the images below for larger pictures)  (with original semi-flexible FINE/MEDIUM nib) Click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib .jpg) |
c.1936 | VG - clip is from a later period | £50 |
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L-O-N-G and slim handsome triple banded button-filler Barrel inscription reads The Burnham, British Make |
Green marble
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c.1936 | EX | £70 |
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A handsome, rare, and slightly longer than usual lever-filler Barrel inscription reads The Burnham, British Make |
Light and Dark Green marble with Black veins (gold-plated trim) (click on the images below for larger pictures)  (with original semi-flexible FINE/MEDIUM nib) Click HERE for a picture of the nib .jpg) |
c.1936 | VG - slight spreading at the lever-box and some minor plier marks on the section | £60 |
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An interesting and slightly longer than usual pre-war Burnham. Barrel inscription reads The Burnham, British Make |
Burgundy and Black marble (gold-plated trim) (click on the images below for larger pictures)  (with flexible MEDIUM warranted 14 ct gold nib) Click HERE for a picture of the nib .jpg) |
c.1936 | VG/EX - the slightest tightness when screwing cap on to barrel | £60 |
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Very pretty and rare lady-size slim pen, with the added rarity of the blind cap being in the same material as the body of the pen No barrel inscription - ? worn away |
Subtle shades of Green, with a hint of Silver (gold-plated trim) (click on the image immediately below for a larger picture)  (with later WHS (W.H.Smith & Son Ltd) MEDIUM nib) Click HERE for a picture of the nib .jpg) |
c.1938 | VG - slight swelling around the lever aperture | £55 |
| RBU 117 |
A No.55 lever-filler in the unusual patterning of Green 'flame' (a material also used by Conway Stewart) | Green 'flame' (Green & Black patterning) (with original FINE/MEDIUM gold nib)  |
c.1938 | VG/EX Barrel inscription slightly worn - otherwise this is a superb example |
£65 |
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And another boxed set - from around the same period - this time with a lady-sized slim and attractive twin-banded pen There is no barrel inscription on the pen, though it may have been worn away |
Subtle shades of Blue marble (gold-plated trim) (click on the images below for larger pictures)  (pen has original semi-flexible MEDIUM nib) Click HERE for a picture of the nib .jpg) |
c.1939 | VG/EX | £90 |
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No.46 - UNUSUAL - with a GLASS nib ! | Red (click on the images below for larger pictures) .jpg) (with original MEDIUM/FINE glass nib Click HERE and HEREfor pictures of the nib  |
c.1949 | EX | £55 |
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No.48 | Burgundy
marble with Black veins (click on the images below for larger pictures)  (with original MEDIUM B 48 plated nib - screw-in unit which means that the nib can be easily replaced))  |
c.1953 | VG - slightest hint of 'pinching' mid-way down
cap. Slight plating wear on cap band. |
£40 ($75) |
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