Spirit of St. Louis Commemorative Fountain Pen
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1927
The Spirit of St. Louis Commemorative Fountain Pen is a writing instrument crafted as a tribute to the historic 1927 transatlantic flight. The pen features a sophisticated construction utilizing a combination of gold-plated metal and black resin.
The cap is particularly notable for its openwork detailing, adding a refined tactile element to the design. The body and case of the pen are decorated with a recurring biplane motif, celebrating the aviation achievement associated with Charles Lindbergh. The pen is equipped with a gold-plated steel nib, which is similarly adorned with a biplane design and specifically marked with the year "1927" to commemorate the date of the flight.
Measuring 5.25 inches in length, this fountain pen serves as both a functional tool and a decorative collector's item, merging historical significance with luxury desk accessory styling. Its sleek, metallic finish and thematic engravings reflect a period-inspired aesthetic suitable for enthusiasts of aviation history and fine writing instruments.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 5.25 inches
- Materials
- gold-plated, black resin, steel
Technical characteristics
- Nib
- gold-plated steel
Design
- Motif
- biplane
- Markings
- 1927
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.