Rare Cross 10kt Gold 1912 Propel-repel expel mechanical pencils New in Box

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Rare Cross 10kt Gold
1912 Propel-repel expel mechanical pencils
New in Box
CROSS PRODUCT HISTORY
1879 – Stylographic pen (forerunner of today's ball-point pens)
1879 – Propel-repel mechanical pencil (forerunner of today's mechanical pencils)
1881 – Propel-repel mechanical pencil with clutch
1912 – Propel-repel expel mechanical pencil
1930 – Slim mechanical pencil with black bands design
1930 – Fountain pen with black bands design
1946 – Century line mechanical pencils
1953 – Century ball-point pen introduced using Ellery Boss' internal (patented) design
1966 – Desk sets added to product line
1968 – Women's 14 karat gold filled and sterling silver ball-point pen and pencil sets
1974 – Soft Tip Pen - felt tipped (forerunner of today’s Selectip rolling ball pen)
1981 – Classic Black writing instruments
1982 – Fountain pen introduced (outside U.S.)
1982 – Women's 10 karat gold filled writing instruments
1983 – Women's Classic Black writing instruments
1983 – Mark Cross, Inc. acquired as wholly-owned subsidiary (leather goods)
1983 – Two new executive desk set models introduced (Solid American Cherry and Select Walnut and Leather)
1984 – Fountain pen introduced in U.S.
1985 – Rolling Ball refill introduced for Selectip pen
1986 – Gray writing instruments (with chrome appointments)
1987 – Fendi line acquired for distribution in the U.S.A.
1987 – Gray writing instruments for Women
1988 – Pen stands and remodeled single unit desk sets
1989 – 18 karat gold filled ball-point pen and 0.5mm mechanical pencil introduced (outside U.S.)
1989 – 0.5mm mechanical pencils in all case qualities
1990 – 18 karat gold filled writing instruments introduced in the U.S., including fountain pen and Selectip rolling ball pen
1990 – Signature line of premium writing instruments introduced in the U.S.
1991 – Burgundy writing instruments; Women's burgundy and lustrous chrome writing instruments
1992 – Blue writing instruments; Women's Blue writing instruments with 22 karat gold plated appointments
1992 – Medalist writing instruments (chrome with 22 karat gold plated appointments)
1992 – Gray with 22 karat gold plated appointments
1993 – Jewelers with 22 karat gold plated appointments
1993 – Cross Townsend fountain pens and Selectip rolling ball pens to the international market in 18 karat gold filled, 10 karat gold filled, Black Lacquer, Titanium, Medalist
1994 – Jewelers key ring gift sets
1994 – Century Colours International
1994 – Selectip rolling ball pen/key ring gift sets
1994 – Victorinox knife and ball-point pen gift set
1994 – Cross Townsend ball-point pen and 0.5mm pencil in 18 karat gold filled, 10 karat gold filled, Black Lacquer, Titanium and Medalist
1994 – Cross Townsend Sienna and Marbled Green Lacquer
1995 – Solo
1995 – Solo Classic
1995 – Metropolis
1995 – Limited Edition
1996 – Maglite Gift Sets: Solo black ball-point pen with Maglite
1996 – Comfort Writer
1995 – Cross Townsend Lapis Lazuli
1996 – Cross Townsend Sterling Silver and Quicksilver
1997 – Cross Townsend Cardinal Red Lacquer (international market)
1996 – 50th Anniversary Ball-Point Pen in a Century Tin
1996 – Hallmark
1996 – Document Marker
1996 – Jumbo Ball-Point Pen Refill for Selectip rolling ball pen
1996 – Century Restage (international market) revised Century Selectip rolling ball pens and fountain pens
1996 – Century II (international market) 14 Karat Gold Filled, 10 Karat Gold Filled, Blue Wood, Green Wood, Rose Wood, Black Lacquer.
1996 – Cross/Hallmark Designs
1997 – Marjolein Bastin
1997 – Pinnacle™ 22 Karat Gold Plated, Sterling Silver and Peacock Blue accented with 22 karat gold plated appointments.
1997 – Cross Townsend Jade
1997 – Cross Townsend Cardinal Red (international market)
1997 – Century 2000 (limited distribution): Lustrous Chrome, Classic Black and Blue Lacquer
1997 – Cross Timepieces introduced to Retail and Special Markets accounts (limited distribution). Finishes include solid stainless steel, two-tone 18 karat gold filled and solid stainless steel and 18 karat gold filled bracelets and leather straps.
1997 – New Hallmark Designs to include golf, baseball, fishing, teaching (2), cat (2), dog (2), and Maxine “crabby” and “attitude problem” themes
1998 – Pinnacle Bordeaux Lacquer
1998 – New Townsend Colors: Midnight Blue Lacquer, Cardinal Red Lacquer (domestic market)
1998 – Radiance (domestic market) Vesuvius Red, Oceania Blue, Amazon Green
1998 – Alhambra Mica Gray in four technologies: ball-point pen, 0.5mm pencil, Selectip rolling ball pen and fountain pen. Cinnabar Red and Cobalt Blue in three technologies: ball-point pen, Selectip rolling ball pen and fountain pen.
1998 – Lumina Ball-Point Pens (domestic market): Champagne, Silver Gray and Pearl White
1998 – Century II (international market) wide girth ball-point pens and 0.5mm pencils in 14 karat gold filled, sterling silver, 10 karat gold filled, Classic Black, Medalist, Lustrous Chrome, Blue Wood, Green Wood, Rose Wood and Black Lacquer finishes.
1998 – New Hallmark Designs include School Bus, Cat, Babysitter, Dog, Wonderful Human Being, Teacher, Friend and Coach themes.
1998 – Cross Timepieces expands line to include Sonoma™ chronographs and three-hand date series for him and her. Case and bracelet finishes include solid stainless steel and two-tone 18 karat gold filled and stainless steel and leather straps with solid stainless steel case.
1999 – Century II line (U.S. market) include 23 Karat Gold Plated, Black Lacquer, Medalist and Chrome. Technologies include ball-point pen, 0.5mm pencil, Selectip Rolling Ball Pen and fountain pen. Alhambra Mica Gray, Cinnabar Red and Cobalt products become part of the Century II line.
1999 – Century Lumina Blue is introduced.
1999 – Cross Townsend Tuxedo (sterling silver cap with black lacquer barrel) writing instruments. Technologies include ball-point pen, Selectip rolling ball pen and fountain pen.
1999 – Cross Townsend Translucent Green Lacquer
1999 – Pinnacle Amber Lacquer
1999 – Cross Townsend Midnight Blue Lacquer with silver plated appointments
1999 – Cross Townsend Lustrous Chrome
2000 – Popular priced product line marketed under the Bill Blass license name in a variety of styles and finishes.
2000 – Century II Sterling Silver and Tuxedo/Sterling Silver (Sterling Silver/ Black Lacquer)
2000 – Century II Serling Silver and Translucent Blue Lacquer
2000 – Century II Tuxedo/Rhodium (Rhodium cap/Black Lacquer barrel) and Tuxedo/Silver Plated (Silver Plated cap/Black Lacquer barrel).
2000 – Century II Royal Blue, Charcoal Gray and Golden Mist with chrome plated appointments
2000 – Century II Bay Blue Lacquer with chrome plated appointments
2000 – Classic Century Chrome with a chrome top
2000 – Morph ball-point pens in Jet Black, Electric Blue, Mars Red, Quicksilver, Aztec Orange, Copper, Sherwood Green and Sage Gold, with chrome plated appointments.
2000 – ATX in Basalt Black, Zirconium, Azurite Blue, Red Copper, Matte Chrome and Pure Chrome with chrome plated appointments
2000 – Morph DigitalWriter® Duo
2000 – Morph new colors - Bright chrome with chrome plated appointments and Matte Black and Matte Brown with Ruthenium plated appointments
2000 – Stylus Refill
2001 – Ion in Neptune Blue, Lunar Gray, Jupiter Orange, Corona Red, Celestial Green and Aurora Blue
2001 – Six gel ink refills for use in the Ion gel ink pen. Colors include Nucleus Black, Midnight Blue, Orbital Orange, Pulsar Purple, Galaxy Green and Electron Red
2001 – Cross Townsend Affinity Series in Malachite Lacquer, Ochre Lacquer and Carbonite Lacquer
2001 – MicroPen PDA-size retractable ball-point pen with stylus in blue, black, orange and silver.
2001 – Rolling Ball Refill converts to gel ink.
2002 – Morph² Rollerball in Smoked Vapor, Mercury and Blue Graphite finishes.
2002 – Cross Matrix® Multi-Function Pen, includes dual ball-point, stylus and option of a fountain pen or rolling ball feature.
2002 – Cross Matrix® Ball-Point Refills in red, black and blue, fine point.
2002 – Cross Matrix® Document Marker Refill, yellow
2002 – ATX Lacquer finishes with rhodium plated appointments. Finishes include Sepia Brown, Cyanic Blue and Vernal Green.
2002 – Classic Century Lumina Pink ball-point pen
2002 – Cross Accessory Line introduced. Includes Large and Mid-Size Portfolios, Palm V™ and Multi-brand PDA cases, Stationery Gift Set, Daily Planner, Pen/Accessories Case, Business Card Case, Letter Opener, Money Clip and Key Ring.
2002 – Contemporary Cross Timepiece line introduced to the business gift market.
BRAND NEW IN THE BOX!!
Everyone should own this true American classic.
The Century  is a true legend in our midst.
CROSS SILVER PEN USA working. Condition is excellent. Please see pictures for details. Shipped with USPS First Class.