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John Holland - Cincinnati, Ohio
First Holland Patent
John Holland was awarded over 30 patents for his novel pen and pencil ideas. Patent No. 118,367 was his first patent, awarded on August 22, 1871 for a pen holder improvement.
First Holland Patent Example
Depicted is a John Holland No. 6 Gold Pen nib mounted in a Holland pen holder in gold and ebony. Based upon his first patent, the design clearly illustrates a simple but secure Gold Pen nib holder concept.
First Holland Patent Example
John Holland patents wee focused on subtle novelty concepts that enabled his pen holders as art to flourish while continuing to add practical value to his customer experience.
First Holland Patent Example
John Holland patents were focused on subtle novelty concepts that enabled his pen holders as art to flourish while continuing to add practical value to his customer experience.
Holland Pen Holder Art
John Holland
John Holland designed his own pen holders which became known for an artistic flair. Typically signed JNO Holland, they are often fabricated of gold.
Depicted is a John Holland Gold Pen nib mounted in a John Holland designed gold pen holder attached to a mother of pearl handle embellished with red cut stones.
Both pen holder and Gold Pen nib are stamped John Holland.
On the right is exhibited a John Holland pen holder with John Holland Gold Pen nib.
The pen holder is artfully executed gold with an exquisite Tiger Eye handle.
Matching Case
The red pen case is original to this combination.
Both items are stamped No. 4.