Originally an extremely successful colour printing company the business went from strength to strength in the early 1800's, mainly due to it's Playing card business and by 1833 it was able to move into impressive accommodation in Finsbury London. Soon after The business moved into stationary and were awarded a four year contract with the board of the inland revenue to produce stamps By the late 1880's De La Rue were producing their first writing instruments. Initially producing Hard rubber Stylographs and Eyedroppers the company then invented it's own filling system which became extremely successful by 1912. Early Piston fills and the later extremely high quality leverfill are much sought after. Onoto de la Rue's have exceptionally high quality nibs.
Onoto Magna 1873 in Chased Black with gold fill trim. This highly collectable pen is in ABSOLUTE MINT condition in original box. Piston fill - with all new seals. Fitted with the original twin tone, huge size 7, 14kt gold super smooth medium to fine tipped nib. c1946 £890
RARE Onoto Magna 1873 in Chased Black with gold fill trim and Solid 14kt gold cap band. This highly collectable pen is in ABSOLUTE MINT condition. Piston fill - with all new seals. Fitted with the original , huge size 7, 14kt gold super smooth medium tipped nib. c1948 £1200
Onoto Magna 1703 in Chased Black with gold fill trim. Stunning Pen in ABSOLUTE MINT condition. Lever fill . Fitted with the original twin tone, huge size 7, 14kt gold super smooth medium tipped nib. c1946 £780