Singer Pen Co. (imprinted SINGER PEN & GIFT SHOP PITTSBURGH, PA)
Safety or Eyedropper Ringtop
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Eyedropper or Safety Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition with expected fading of hard rubber to a brownish hue and crisp imprints
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 depending on fully restored functionality
Era
1910s-1920s Vintage
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Eyedropper or Safety Filler
Body Material
Hard Rubber (Ebonite)
Trim Material
Gold-Filled Ringtop Hardware
Color / Pattern
Black Chased Hard Rubber (HR)
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Ringtop (no clip, loop for ribbon or chain)
Barrel Shape
Tapered with flat ends
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Flexible
Nib Condition
Appears well-aligned with good tipping and strong flexibility
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 120 mm capped, 110 mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, around 12-15 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
1910s-1920s Vintage
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Rare regional imprint / store brand
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with expected fading of hard rubber to a brownish hue and crisp imprints
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration (new cork seal or sac depending on internal mechanism)
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 depending on fully restored functionality
Special Features
Features a crisp retailer imprint from Pittsburgh, PA, and chasing on the cap
Ink Recommendations
Standard washable vintage-safe fountain pen inks such as Waterman Serenity Blue
Care Recommendations
Avoid soaking in water for extended periods due to vintage hard rubber discoloration; keep away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Many local stationers and gift shops in the early 20th century commissioned major pen manufacturers to produce pens branded with their own store names
Overall Assessment
A charming and collectible piece of early 20th-century American fountain pen history carrying a unique localized retailer imprint