The fakes

Not Danish, but still valued gifts

Portugal

(Pen 500, Drawer 68)

Algarve – with fish

(Pen 501, Drawer 68)

Sicilia

(Pen 1398, Drawer 68)

Inter

(Pen 1399, Drawer 68) Some sort of football

Cote d’azur

(Pen 502, Drawer 68)

Espana

(Pen 503, Drawer 68)

Perigord, France

(Pen 504, Drawer 68) Tom Pemberton, another campervanner spirit, brought us this back from his trip to France. The lovely geese float away from the french farmer with the pig, towards the farm to be made into fois gras pate. Lovely!

Jerusalem of peace

(Pen 505, Drawer 96)

Lucky Irish Leprachaun

(Pen 506, Drawer 96)

Grotte Di Castellana

(Pen 507, Drawer 96)

Alberobello

(Pen 508, Drawer 96)

Cannes

(Pen 509, Drawer 68)

F.C. Barcelona

(Pen 510, Drawer 68)

Madrid

(Pen 511, Drawer 68)

Taormina

(Pen 512, Drawer 96)

Lourdes

(Pen 513, Drawer 68)

Antwerpen (f)

(Pen 514, Drawer 68)

Lago di Garda

(Pen 515, Drawer 96)

Malta & Gozo

(Pen 1729, Drawer 16) Russell found this whilst on the wonderful AITO conference in Malta. Russell, if you could sneak me along to these conferences, then I could search for the pens whilst you concentrate on tax issues!

Paris (f)

(Pen 516, Drawer 68)

Lisboa

(Pen 517, Drawer 68)

Anne of Green Gables

(Pen 518, Drawer 96)

Baie des Anges, Nice

(Pen 519, Drawer 68)

Venezia (f)

(Pen 520, Drawer 96)

Brussels

(Pen 521, Drawer 68) A horse and carriage float along a grand view of Brussels. A big thank you to Jean-Max, may you visit lots more places!

Dubrovnik

(Pen 522, Drawer 96)

Porec, Croatia

(Pen 523, Drawer 96)

Algarve (with boat)

(Pen 524, Drawer 68)

Sorrento (f)

(Pen 525, Drawer 96)

Les Carroz

(Pen 526, Drawer 68)

Vesuvio, fake

(Pen 1042, Drawer 96)

Algarve

(Pen 1045, Drawer 68)

Real Madrid

(Pen 1085, Drawer 68)

Venezia, fake

(Pen 1155, Drawer 96)

Trieste

(Pen 1167, Drawer 96)

Berlin, Brandenburger Tor

(Pen 1424, Drawer 70) Sillouette flags, with golden bears on back

Berlin (Yellow/red bus)

(Pen 1432, Drawer 70)

Berlin, Haupstadt Deutschlands

(Pen 1433, Drawer 70)

Berlin Fernsehturm (with spot in sky)

(Pen 1435, Drawer 70) We went up this communiation tower, and no, teddy bears do not parachute from the top! (The tower is also a gleaming silver colour – definitely not pink!)

Kereskedelem Software Hardware

(Pen 1848, Drawer 90)

Marseille

(Pen 2030, Drawer 90)

Bourgogne (non Eskesen)

(Pen 2031, Drawer 123) Yes, we know it isn’t an Eskesen, but it is very very cute, thanks Jonathan

Cap Frehel

(Pen 1469, Drawer 96)

Barcelona (liner)

(Pen 1881, Drawer 115)

Cote d’Azur, French Riviera

(Pen 1997, Drawer 115) Showing Cannes to the left, and Monaco to the right – how glamorous!

Helsinki

(Pen 2092, Drawer 115) It may be a fake, but it’s clear and bright, just like our weekend in Helsinki!

I love Costa Brava

(Pen 1882, Drawer 123)

Mallorca

(Pen 1883, Drawer 123)

Monterey Bay Aquarium

(Pen 2032, Drawer 123) A very big thanks to Susie Shaw, and her very special family, that spent a considerable amount of time on their recent ‘trip of a lifetime’ to hunt for floaties. Yes it is a fake, but we LOVE it. See also pen 2033

Green Fishy thing

(Pen 479, Drawer 100)

Canada – Beaver

(Pen 480, Drawer 70)

Canada – Seal

(Pen 481, Drawer 70)

Canada -Fish

(Pen 482, Drawer 70)

Chip & Co

(Pen 483, Drawer 70)

Berlin Fernsehturm

(Pen 484, Drawer 70)

New Zealand (fake)

(Pen 485, Drawer 70) A lovely present from Yannick. Slightly shorter and cruder than the real thing, but still cute. (a bit like Yannick!)

Disney, Mickey in London

(Pen 486, Drawer 105)

Scotland

(Pen 487, Drawer 90)

Gibraltar

(Pen 488, Drawer 90)

DDP Dog

(Pen 489, Drawer 70)

DDP Cow

(Pen 490, Drawer 90)

20th Century

(Pen 491, Drawer 100) Another foot-long pen. This shows important human achievements from the last hundred years. It includes everything from sliced bread to Dolly the sheep.

Atomium, Brussels

(Pen 492, Drawer 70)

Berlin Brandenburger Tor

(Pen 493, Drawer 70)

Las Vegas

(Pen 494, Drawer 90)

Duracell

(Pen 495, Drawer 90)

Canada – Skiers

(Pen 496, Drawer 70) The skiers look great against the mountains, and for once the fast movement suits the image. An unusual use of perspective. The best fake so far.

Canada – Cable Car

(Pen 497, Drawer 70)

Canada – Ferry

(Pen 498, Drawer 70)

Flughafen Munchen

(Pen 499, Drawer 70)

Dory

(Pen 1036, Drawer 123)

Chicago

(Pen 1037, Drawer 123)

Barbados

(Pen 1038, Drawer 123)

Espana, bullfighter

(Pen 1039, Drawer 123) Lovely bullfighting pen – if the slaughter of a defensless animal in front of cheering crowds is your thing! Wonderful red and orange colours. The bull looks very graceful and completely harmless floating around the arena! – Thanks Geoff and Tessa!

Catedral de Sevilla

(Pen 1040, Drawer 123)

Big apple NY

(Pen 1041, Drawer 90)

FX

(Pen 1047, Drawer 56)

Wells Fargo

(Pen 1152, Drawer 70)

Dubrovnik, Croatia

(Pen 1154, Drawer 70)

Lobster is King, Nova Scotia

(Pen 1165, Drawer 90)

Espana (Sun)

(Pen 1166, Drawer 123)

Capri, Biggy

(Pen 1282, Drawer 100)

Blackpool glitter

(Pen 1283, Drawer 100)

Las Vegas, Biggy

(Pen 1284, Drawer 100)

Chelsea FC

(Pen 1287, Drawer 100)

TopGear

(Pen 1326, Drawer 105) An amazing quality fake – comfortable grip, smooth writing, beautifully made (Wesco China)

Wallace and Gromit

(Pen 1614, Drawer 105) “That’s the spirit Lad!” A lovely pen – it’s supposed to be a spirit level so the bubble is intentional! This pen is definitely not Danish, but could be manufactured by Wesco, China. Produced by Rainbow Designs.

Doctor Who – Tardis

(Pen 1615, Drawer 105) It may not be Danish, but it is a beautifuly made Wesco from China

Doctor Who – Cyberman

(Pen 1616, Drawer 105) It may not be Danish, but it is a beautifuly made Wesco from China

Doctor Who – Red Dalek

(Pen 1617, Drawer 105) It may not be Danish, but it is a beautifuly made Wesco from China

Star Wars, C3PO

(Pen 1618, Drawer 105) It may not be Danish, but it is a beautifuly made Wesco from China

Swarovski (White)

(Pen 1628, Drawer 105)

Swarovski (Black)

(Pen 1629, Drawer 105)

Snoopy

(Pen 1631, Drawer 105)

Mumu Cow Switzerland

(Pen 1655, Drawer 96)

Switzerland

(Pen 1656, Drawer 96)

Interlaken Jungfrau

(Pen 1657, Drawer 96)

Star Wars, Yoda

(Pen 1619, Drawer 105) It may not be Danish, but it is a beautifuly made Wesco from China

Windows ME

(Pen 1717, Drawer 90) A little clunky – a bit like a certain operating system?

Star Wars, Darth Vadar

(Pen 1620, Drawer 105) It may not be Danish, but it is a beautifuly made Wesco from China

A Team

(Pen 1728, Drawer 90) This was an amazing gift from Becky and Leah from Australia – they sent it care of Mandi, who lost it for five years – if either of you are reading this, please get in touch!

Star Wars, R2D2

(Pen 1621, Drawer 105) It may not be Danish, but it is a beautifuly made Wesco from China

Athens

(Pen 1766, Drawer 96) We had a wonderful week in Athens, but unfortunately no genuine Eskesens (except the ones from Venice given to us by Andy and Kathy, who we met from their cruise)

I ‘heart’ Kastoria

(Pen 1767, Drawer 96) We had a wonderful week in Athens, but unfortunately no genuine Eskesens (except the ones from Venice given to us by Andy and Kathy, who we met from their cruise)

Titanic Movie (with no writing)

(Pen 1768, Drawer 96) A wonderfully poor fake – so bad its cool

Athens (big)

(Pen 1769, Drawer 100) We had a wonderful week in Athens, but unfortunately no genuine Eskesens (except the ones from Venice given to us by Andy and Kathy, who we met from their cruise)

Systane

(Pen 1771, Drawer 90)

Trieste – Castle

(Pen 1815, Drawer 68) View of Main Square

Souvenir from Israel

(Pen 1853, Drawer 90)

B’nai B’rith Women

(Pen 1854, Drawer 90) I used to be a B’nai B’rith Woman (Susan, not Russell) This pen is very special to me

Madeira (dancing girl)

(Pen 1864, Drawer 115)

Madeira (Liner)

(Pen 1865, Drawer 115)

Madeira (sledge)

(Pen 1866, Drawer 115)

Madeira (plane)

(Pen 1867, Drawer 115)

Madeira (boat)

(Pen 1868, Drawer 115)

Greetings from Sliema, Malta

(Pen 1869, Drawer 115)

Anne Taintor – Someone called about something

(Pen 1974, Drawer 16)

Anne Taintor – You be Thelma, I’ll be Louise

(Pen 1975, Drawer 16)

Anne Taintor – Why am I sober?

(Pen 1976, Drawer 16)

Anne Taintor – I love not camping

(Pen 1977, Drawer 16)

Anne Taintor – Born to be Wild

(Pen 1978, Drawer 16) Shelley, thank you so much for bringing these pens back from San Fransisco, you are amazing!

Anne Taintor – Screw the budget!

(Pen 1979, Drawer 16) Shelley, thank you so much for bringing these pens back from San Fransisco, you are amazing!

Elvis American Diner

(Pen 1982, Drawer 123) Elvis is alive and living in Israel. A big thank you to Nicole Wall. You’re a star! We know it isn’t an Eskesen, but we love it, and are glad you got it for us.

Dubrovnik, cruise ship

(Pen 1983, Drawer 16) A grogeous spiral clip – thanks Geoff and Tessa

Guinness

(Pen 1984, Drawer 105) Dean, what an amazing pen, thank you. I know it isn’t a genuine Eskesen, but the Wesco pens are the next best thing in my opinion, and this one is so beautifuly made. I can vouch that it goes really well with a glass of the black stuff.

Pimm’s

(Pen 2088, Drawer 105) Ahh, Pimms, the quintessential english summer drink. Thanks to the fab sister in law, Fiona Allen, for this lovely pen. We think this is another Wesco, China pen

http://www.crmlondon.co.uk

(Pen 2135, Drawer 70) Receiving a letter from someone you haven’t heard from in years – amazing! Receiving a letter from someone you haven’t heard from in years that includes a floaty pen – Priceless! Thank you Sue Pyke (loved the fact that you had to rugby-tackle someone to get this

Duvel Belgium Beer

(Pen 2195, Drawer 105) Another Wesco-style pen that we bought direct at the brewery in Bruges, Belgium. The tiny balls represent the froth on the beer, and the bubble is intentional in the design. There is a really nice company crest printed on the barrel

I ‘Heart’ Israel

(Pen 2197, Drawer 123) We ‘heart’ Israel too, but this non-Eskesen pen is a little too fat! Thanks for thinking of us. We will put it with the Elvis American Diner (pen 1982) equally fabulous!

Hungary Budapest

(Pen 2214, Drawer 70)

Roma

(Pen 2237, Drawer 115)

Coca-Cola Schutzmarke . Koffeinhaltig

(Pen 2392, Drawer 90)

Sevilla

(Pen 2395, Drawer 123)

Tassietrade.com.au

(Pen 2397, Drawer 90) Tasmanian devils in a pen! A lovely gift, thank you!

Corsica (Black silhouette)

(Pen 2433, Drawer 115)

Fiat 500

(Pen 2601, Drawer 90) Hmmm, this isn’t really a floaty pen is it? We know, but as Fiat 500 fans this is kind of a cross over of our hobbies. We love it and we say that it stays!

Biarritz

(Pen 2602, Drawer 90)

Schwarzwald

(Pen 2664, Drawer 70) A bit of a mystery pen. The clip says ‘Hong Kong’ and the tip is slightly elongated, however, in all other respects, it would appear to be an Eskesen (age, clear stopper, speed of float)

Coloured blobs, Tiger

(Pen 2722, Drawer 148)

Palace Princess Historic Royal Palaces

(Pen 2724, Drawer 148)

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