Lot 0163

Edison Electric Pen

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Edison Electric Pen (Partial): Patent date on flywheel August 15th, 1876, flywheel not numbered, original parts and wires. Its upper frame is broken and the tip is slightly curved. Original, as-found condition. Pen: appx. 5"l Prove

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vintage 14K cross pen & pencil rare western electric: beautiful estate cross pen and pencil set both works too! given for 40 yr of service inscribed 1/20 14K gold filled both in very good condition some light coloring in the WE symbol but should clean up

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John Gould; 20thC. Pen and Ink Illustration Signed: Pen and ink on paper. The Electric Ferry, Hudson-Athens. Signed l.r.; 17.5in. X 17.5in.(image size)

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INKWELL LOT: (3) COLORED GLASS INKWELLS - CUT AND POLISHED AMBER GLASS, MINIATURE CUT AND POLISHED IN ELECTRIC BLUE, AND CUT AND POLISHED IN BLUE WITH PEN RETS 2 1/2" X 2 1/4" - 1 1/2" X 1" - 2 1/2" X 3 1/4" X 1 3

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John Gould; 20thC.Pen and Ink Illustration: Pen and ink on paper. Rail illustration. The General Electric E60CP. 6000 HP Passenger Electric Locomotive. Signed l.l.; 16in. X 16in.(image size)

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John Gould; 20thC.Pen and Ink Illustration: Pen and ink on paper. Rail illustration. Dan Patch Electric Lines. Signed l.r.; 14.5in. X 14.5in.(image size)

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John Gould; 20thC.Pen and Ink Illustration: Pen and ink on paper. Rail illustration. General Electric High Horsepower Diesel-Electric Locomotive. Signed l.r.; 17.75in. X 17.5in.(image size)

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Gold Plated Pen & Pencil Mechanical by Windsor: Gold Plated Pen & Pencil Mechanical by Windsor

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Qing jasper landscape character pen holder: W:17cm H:26cm Wt:4000g

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Old Master, Pen, Ink & Wash, The Avenging Angel: Followers of Abraham Bloemaert (1566-1651) pen and brown ink, brown wash, heightened with white. Sight size: 11"h x 7-7/8"w Overall: 21-5/8"h x 16-1/8"w Provenance: Collection Joseph van Haechen (Lugt

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Qing Dynasty: Xianfeng imperial pen, boruo paramita,: Lengthï¼š54cmï¼ŒWidthï¼š24cm

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Hetian jade "Jasper" pen container: Height 16 cm, mouth diameter 14 cm, weight 2325 G

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Hetian jade pen wash: H:4.7cmï¼ŒW:9.5cmï¼Œweightï¼š275.5g

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A Rare and Larger Eagle Wood Pen Holder: A Rare and Larger Eagle Wood Pen Holder Size:H:25cm L:32.7cm W:2313g (The dimensions of all batches are manually measured.If you need more detailed information, please contact our customer service bef

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Hotan hollowed out pen wash: Height 6cm length 12cm width 9cm weight 238G

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A Rare Hetian Jade Carved Gourd Pen Wash: A Rare Hetian Jade Carved Gourd Pen Wash Size:H:2.5cm L:18.8x10.5cm W:332g (The dimensions of all batches are manually measured.If you need more detailed information, please contact our customer servi

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Item Details

Description

C. 1875. This was the first mass-produced electric-motor-powered appliance ever offered for sale. Edison's electric pen, developed in 1875 and patented in 1876 together with its battery, duplicating press, and other accessories, made low-cost copying available to many.

Condition

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