This exquisitely detailed pen was inspired by the Federal period that started about 1780 and lasted for 50 years. The pen end features a Federally inspired convex mirror which helped to illuminate rooms when accompanied by candles. Also included on the pen end are Doric column influenced designs as well as a striking bald eagle which was a common symbol used during this period. Finishing off the details, the pen clip and elements on the pen end and tip feature detailed, intricately designed scroll work.

This pen will make a great gift for the history enthusiast.

Burls have beautiful, intricate, random, and colorful grain patterns. Sometimes the burls contain small bark inclusions due to the manner of growth. Bark inclusions on a finished product generally appear as brown or black lines or spots. Bark inclusions are natural to the burl’s growth, they are not considered a defect on a finished product. Due to the nature of burls, they may also exhibit very small cracks on the finished product.

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