Description
Cross Chrome 3501 Pen Pencil Set in Box Mint Good As New ConditionThis is a lovely vintage 1982 Cross Pen and Pencil Box in good as new condition. Looks like it was a gift that was never used. It is from an estate and still has its original paper pamphlet in the box that is dated 1982. BOX HAS LIGHT AGE WEAR. Both pen nd pencil are in excellent working condition. Each measures 5.25″ long. This is a lovely vintage pen set by a well known maker for your collection.
Cross Company History:
1846
The Cross Pen Company Founded
America’s oldest manufacturer of fine writing instruments was established in 1846 by Richard Cross and Edward W. Bradbury. Manufacturing in the Providence, RI, facility first was limited to elegantly tooled gold and silver casings of wooden pencils.
Cross Since 1846
The “Since 1846” in the company logo commemorates the birth year of 2nd generation Cross legacy, Alonzo Townsend Cross, Son and Grandson of the founders. Alonzo was an innovator of his time; he invented pencils, fountain pens, leather cases, and the first steam engine car in Rhode Island.
