Lot 307

[DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859-1930), association]. Swan Eyedro...

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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[DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859-1930), association]. Swan Eyedropper Pen with engraved gift presentation from Sir Arthur and Lady Conan Doyle. [England: Swan Pen, ca. 1910]. Elaborately decorative gold-plated pen with the following inscription: ?From Sir Arthur & Lady Conan Doyle. Christmas 1910?. With pull-off lid and original unscrewing nib. Pen with lid is approximately 5 ??. Base of pen is stamped ??Swan Pen? Pat Apr 29 90?. Some tarnishing to case, mild wear (writing function not tested) to nib. This pen was a gift from the Doyles to Mr. James Holmes (this was purchased from Mr. Holmes? great-granddaughter). Offered with Parker Duofold ad from The Saturday Evening Post, Feb. 7, 1931. Full-page color ad on the inner front wrapper (neatly removed from the issue). Approximately 13 ? x 9 ??. Lightly toned, rubbed. Ad with photos of Doyle and the pen.