Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(3) Designer Pens, Pininfarina & Montegrappa

Price realized
$177
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $350
Hammer price
$150
Category
Pens & Writing Instruments
Sold
June 24, 2022
Sale
MID-CENTURY, FRENCH ANTIQUES, GARDEN - DAY 1

Lot description

(lot of 3) Italian designer pens, all in original box, including: (2) Pininfarina Segno pens, with Ethergraf alloy tip, (one) "Pininfarina Space" magnesium stylus, in Pure Grey, designed to be used in space, two side clips in brushed steel, accompanied by ellipsoidal aluminum desk base, original retail price: $147.00, overall in box: approx 1.75"h, 5.5"w, 5.5"d; (one) "Cambiano Classic" stylus, having aluminum and walnut body, solid walnut box with display function, original retail price: $125.00, overall in box: approx 1.25"h, 8"w, 2.25"d; (1) Montegrappa "Fortuna" ballpoint pen, in the "Dia de los Muertos" pattern, having resin body with skull and rose motifs, stainless steel tip, retaining certificate of authenticity, in worn original packaging, overall in box: approx 2.25"h, 8.5"w, 4"d; 2.1lbs total Start Price: $100.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.