A collection of early BION fountain pens was stolen in London in January 2012. A detailed listing is given below.
All contents were in a two tone brown Dunhill holdall bag along with a Nikon camera.
Stolen from private residence in Hampstead in North London early on Sunday 15th January 2012.
Police Crime Report - CR/2301593/12
Contact Terry Weston - Crime Prevention Officer - 0208-733 6605
For details of the REWARD, please contact 0207 644 3101
LIST OF STOLEN ITEMS
1) Gold & mother of pearl Bion pen circa 1765 with measuring scale engraved down length ( one of only 2 known) as featured on page 33 Fountain Pens their History & Art by J.Steinberg*
2) Silver Bion pen with spiral fluted design circa 1750 similar shown in Western Writing Instruments by Michael Finlay book page 81 fig.ii 4th down*
3) Silver Bion pen smooth silver circa 1750*
4) Brass Bion pen circa 1725 in black shagreen tube with associated brass inkwell similar shown shown in Western Writing instruments by Michael Finlay book page 81 fig.ii 1st piece down*
5) French gold & blue enamel double ended twist action pen pencil holder circa 1830 with unique motto in white enamel ; "Gage sincere et durable de bonne amitie" pictured page 29 .Fountain Pens their History & Art by J.Steinberg*
6) French 2 colour gold double ended twist action pen pencil holder circa 1830
7) Unique Travelling 18K gold pen/pencil/inkpot/seal in fitted presentation box formerly belonging to Duke of Wellington. made by A.J. Strachan with gold London hallmark for "A.J.S." 1800. shaft has calibrated ruler & inkwell has engraved nautical knot seal on underside. pictured on page 39 Fountain Pens their History & Art by J.Steinberg*
8) Gold carpenters pencil with art nouveau lady decoration circa 1900
9) Black fish skin box containing 4 x 18th century porte crayon holders, 2 with incised inch scale & all with flat round seal ends with engraving
10) 2 x Russian silver & multi colour enamel dip pen holders with 2 matching carpenters pencil holders circa 1900
11) 4 x John Sheldon postal scale pen/pencils 2 x Nickel 1x silver hallmarked for 1847, & 1 x 15k gold ( only one known )
12) Silver slide cedar pencil holder eliptical shape with integrated whistle circa 1870*
13) Silver 3 colour lead mechanism pencil with integrated whistle, red, blue & black enamel sliders, unmarked circa 1880*
14) Gold extending mechanical pencil / whistle circa 1880*
15) 3 x gold plate & enamel mechanical pencils incorporating concealed watches, 1 x black enamel, 1 x black enamel with white enamel & 1 x white enamel c.1930
16) Onoto fountain pen overlaid in multi coloured Russian enamel in Onoto box circa 1910*
17) Silver Eterna cigarette lighter with watch & niello chequer pattern circa 1930’s
18) Black zipper case with approx. 20 various makes 20th century fountain pens plus small bag with waterman silver & gold parts + 9k gold Waterman small eyedropper pen
19) Approx. 50 various fountain pens & Victorian pencils in felt bags
20) Wristwatch roll containing approx. 14 watches including 1 x Rolex 1940's steel*, 3 x Omega 1950's watches including 1950’s military steel watch w. black dial, & 1940’s steel case silvere dial & assorted other vintage watches plus 1 modern Xemex steel divers watch with compass*, & 1 modern Xemex steel watch Avenue model, 2 x vintage alarm wristwatches, Favre-Leuba asymmetric auto watch w. date
1940s Rolex Image
Xemex Watch Image:
NOTE: all items ending with " * " have photographic images
All contents were in a two tone brown Dunhill holdall bag along with Nikon camera
Stolen from private residence in Hampstead north London early on Sunday 15th January 2012.
Police Crime Report - CR/2301593/12
Contact Terry Weston, Crime Prevention Officer, 0208-733 6605
For details of the REWARD, please contact 0207 644 3101