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Described in contemporary advertising ([http://www.zanerian.com/ZanCat.html Zanarian]) as: "Gillott's No. 303. A pen used largely for drawing purposes. A good pen for preparing writing for photo-engraving. For copper-plate script and re-touching." | Described in contemporary advertising ([http://www.zanerian.com/ZanCat.html Zanarian]) as: "Gillott's No. 303. A pen used largely for drawing purposes. A good pen for preparing writing for photo-engraving. For copper-plate script and re-touching." | ||
[http://www.thegreatcalligraphycatalogue.com/acatalog/William_Mitchell_brand_nibs.html The Great Calligraphy Catalogue] highlights the role of brothers John and William Mitchell (as well as son-in-law Joseph Gillott) in creating the nib-manufacturing industry. | |||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_pen_trade Wikipedia - Birmingham Pen Trade] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_pen_trade Wikipedia - Birmingham Pen Trade] | ||
* [http:// | * [http://www.thegreatcalligraphycatalogue.com/acatalog/William_Mitchell_brand_nibs.html The Great Calligraphy Catalogue - William Mitchell's page] | ||
[[Category:Nibs]] | [[Category:Nibs]] | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 2 February 2021
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| Mitchell 0528 | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Steel Pens |
| Nib No. | 0528 |
| Descr. | Pedigree Fleetwing |
| Tip | |
| Markings | Exterior |
| Mark 1 lateral L | 0528 |
| Mark 2 | Wᴹ MITCHELL'S |
| Mark 3 | PEDIGREE |
| Mark 4 | FLEETWING |
| Mark 5 | ENGLAND |
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Described in contemporary advertising (Zanarian) as: "Gillott's No. 303. A pen used largely for drawing purposes. A good pen for preparing writing for photo-engraving. For copper-plate script and re-touching."
The Great Calligraphy Catalogue highlights the role of brothers John and William Mitchell (as well as son-in-law Joseph Gillott) in creating the nib-manufacturing industry.
Versions
There is only one version of the Mitchell 0528 nib in the Chappy's Nibs collection. The nib pictured below is Mitchell 0528.
Photos
Click any image for a full-resolution photo: 1650 x 480. The image with the ruler is 2300 x 1196.
