Townsend
Flat-Top Vintage Pen
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor discoloration typical of hard rubber pens from this era
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 USD depending on restoration status
Era
Vintage 1920s-1930s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Hard Rubber (Ebonite)
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Mandarin Yellow
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Ball-end clip with engraved Townsend branding
Barrel Shape
Flat-Top Cylindrical
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Flex
Nib Condition
Well-preserved 14K nib with good tipping and potential flexible characteristics
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130mm capped, 120mm uncapped, 150mm posted
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, around 18-22 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1920s-1930s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with minor discoloration typical of hard rubber pens from this era
Filling System Condition
Requires new sac installation for full restoration of the lever filling system
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 USD depending on restoration status
Special Features
Bright mandarin yellow hard rubber finish, highly collectible colorway from the golden age of fountain pens
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks, avoid permanent or pigment inks to protect the vintage sac
Care Recommendations
Store away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the hard rubber, restore the rubber sac professionally before use
Interesting Facts
Mandarin yellow pens were popularized by Parker with their Lucky Curve line in the 1920s, inspiring other makers to adopt the vibrant hue
Overall Assessment
A charming and collectible vintage flat-top fountain pen in the desirable mandarin yellow color scheme, perfect for vintage pen enthusiasts willing to perform minor restoration