Early Hemingray No 12 with original iron wire.

By Chris McClelland; posted January 17, 2014

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This is an old one that dates from 1895-1901. Nice, crisp prism embossing with the graceful swan neck 2 in front and rear embossings. This still has the original thin gauge iron tie and main wire on it, and is in excellent condition. 1 drip flush removed, a tiny flakelet on the WG lip shoulder by the mold line, a small, nofeelum skirt hairline about 5/8" to the RH side of Hemingray and 2 very slightly nipped drip tips. There is also a bit of light rust haze and residue left as well which would likely come off with another acid soak (I already gave it one). This is EIN [130]. $23 + shipping.

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