Antique Fountain Pen-Archie Tegtmeyer-Circa 1900

Description

Known as the 'Dean of Milwaukee Jewelers', Archie Tegtmeyer was instructed by his mother to be a watch-maker or a dentist, two careers sure to be successful. Archie chose to be a watch-maker and opened his first storefront in 1892. This purveyor of watches and baubles didn't retire until well into his 70's and held a grand open house in 1942--see this very interesting article:

http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/wlhba/articleView.asp?pg=27&id=3183&hdl=&np=Milwaukee+Sentinel&adv=yes&ln=&fn=&q=&y1=&y2=&ci=&co=&mhd=&shd=

This gorgeous fountain pen in incredible condition for its age--perhaps it has never been used? With a mother of pearl body with gold ferule, the pen measures 6.26 inches long. Many pens of this era were made with real gold but this one has not been tested to verify. The lovely pink, velvet box is a gem in its own right with a working closure. The box itself shows some very minor signs of wear due to age.

Inside of box reads 'Archie Tegtmeyer, Milwaukee, Wis". No discernible markings on the pen itself.

True Vintage. Always.

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Added on Dec 04, 2009

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