Bidspirit auction | ITALIAN OMAS EXTRA BLACK FACETED

ITALIAN OMAS EXTRA BLACK FACETED FOUNTAIN PEN - An Italian OMAS Extra fountain pen (Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni, Bologna), late twentieth century, crafted with a black twelve-faceted dodecagonal resin or celluloid body and gold-plated trim. The screw-on cap features a signature roller-wheel clip and a wide band decorated with a continuous Greek key fretwork motif. The faceted barrel is stamped with the crisp factory imprint 'OMAS EXTRA'. Uncapping reveals a 14k yellow gold nib engraved with a chevron arrow motif, 'OMAS', and '585' within a lozenge. writing, stationery, vintage, office, desk, calligraphy, instrument, accessory, arte italiana, paragon, milord, bologna Dimensions L: 5 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition appears consistent with age and use. The black faceted body displays light surface scratching and minor wear. The gold-plated trim shows light tarnish and rubbing. The gold nib exhibits a dark spot or blemish on the right tine. The internal filling mechanism remains untested.