− | {{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 Pozzetti. | + | 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 Pozzetti. |
| 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). | | 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). |