{"product_id":"rare-vintage-max-309-german-safety-fountain-pen-likely-osmia-made-c-20s-30s","title":"Rare Vintage MAX 309 German Safety Fountain Pen - Likely Osmia-made, c. 20s-30s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage condition extremely rare collector's items. ,,.,,take a look at the high resolution photos and make your own judgment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cfont rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248);\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: \" times=\"\" new=\"\" roman margin:=\"\" padding:=\"\" border:=\"\" color:=\"\" rgb text-align:=\"\" center\u003e\u003cb style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"5\"\u003ePlease take a good look at the high resolution photos and read the listing description before bidding.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: \" times=\"\" new=\"\" roman margin:=\"\" padding:=\"\" border:=\"\" color:=\"\" rgb\u003e\u003cb style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003eThe item(s) you see in the photos is what you will receive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003eSee all photos for more details and to help judge condition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003eIf there are any questions please ask.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eThis is a beautiful and uncommon black hard rubber (ebonite) octagonal safety fountain pen from the golden era of German pen manufacturing. Measuring approximately 10.5 cm capped, it features a classic retractable \"safety\" nib mechanism operated by gently twisting the blind cap at the end of the barrel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eBarrel imprint: ★ Max ★ (likely a retailer or custom branding, possibly linked to Max Adler \u0026amp; Co., Berlin – known distributor of Osmia pens)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eThe ebonite has naturally oxidized to a warm brownish tone over 90+ years, which is typical and enhances its vintage appeal. No cracks or damage; the retractable mechanism moves smoothly and lightly – the nib extends and retracts easily as intended (you twist to extend the nib for writing, and retract it for safe storage).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eThe pen has NOT been inked or tested with ink (only briefly dipped in water to check nib flexibility – it shows promise as a smooth writer).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eIt is sold unrestored.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eThis piece closely matches early Osmia safety models from Heidelberg, renowned for their quality in the 1920s. Osmia frequently produced pens for retailers, making the \"Max\" imprint particularly interesting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eA wonderful collector's item from the heyday of German fountain pens! Sold as-is\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#7e1836\"\u003eCONDITION AS SHOWN ON PICTURES\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(255, 0, 16);\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfont color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-style: initial; 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