| <noinclude>{{Infobox_Brand|Estense}}</noinclude>The ''Estense'', or better, according to the full denomination (and the registered trademark {{Marchio|91570}}), the ''"Marca Estense"'', is a Modena company active from the 30s to 50s. There is very little information about the company, the foundation date is not known, just the trademark request in [[1942]], which places an upper limit, but the company is probably born several years before. From the trademark registration we know the owner, Maria Pozzetta. | | <noinclude>{{Infobox_Brand|Estense}}</noinclude>The ''Estense'', or better, according to the full denomination (and the registered trademark {{Marchio|91570}}), the ''"Marca Estense"'', is a Modena company active from the 30s to 50s. There is very little information about the company, the foundation date is not known, just the trademark request in [[1942]], which places an upper limit, but the company is probably born several years before. From the trademark registration we know the owner, Maria Pozzetta. |
− | The company was noted for economic models of medium quality, produced, as reported by Letizia Jacopini, in the [[Settimo Torinese]] district, and sold under this brand. The earliest production is made of colorful celluloid pens with rolled metal decorations, gold nibs and [[button filler]] system. The body is typically stamped ''Marca Estense'' with the coat of arms of the Dukes of Este (an eagle in a laurel wreath). | + | The company was noted for economic models of medium quality, produced, as reported by Letizia Jacopini, in the [[Settimo Torinese]] district, and sold under his brand. The earliest production is made of colorful celluloid pens with rolled metal decorations, gold nibs and [[button filler]] system. The body is typically stamped ''Marca Estense'' with the coat of arms of the Dukes of Este (an eagle in a laurel wreath). |
| After the war were also marketed [[piston filler]] models in plastic resin. The company is also known for the production of white or pearl pens (usually in celluloid) addressed to the traditional market of the first communion gift. | | After the war were also marketed [[piston filler]] models in plastic resin. The company is also known for the production of white or pearl pens (usually in celluloid) addressed to the traditional market of the first communion gift. |