12 vintage Denmark Floaty pens from around New England

Floaty pens, also known as rolling pens or souvenir pens, gained popularity in the mid-20th century as affordable and eye-catching promotional items and tourist souvenirs. These pens feature a clear barrel filled with liquid and a small, often themed, floating element that moves when the pen is tilted. The Danish company Eskesen is credited with inventing and popularizing the modern floaty pen design in the 1950s.

These pens became highly collectible due to their diverse range of themes, including landmarks, historical events, and advertising logos. The pens in the image appear to be vintage souvenir pens, likely dating from the mid to late 20th century. The value of floaty pens depends on their rarity, condition, and the desirability of their theme. no