Unknown Vintage Maker
Ring Top Lever Filler
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor discoloration and brassing
Estimated Value
$100 - $250
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
Red Mottled Ripple Ebonite
Cap Type
Slip Cap
Clip Design
Ring Top attachment for a ribbon or chain
Barrel Shape
Tapered Flat-Top
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Semi-Flex
Nib Condition
Good, clean gold nib with clear tines and tipping intact
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 115 mm capped, 100 mm uncapped, 10.5 mm diameter
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, around 12 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1920s-1930s
Country of Origin
USA or UK
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with minor discoloration and brassing
Filling System Condition
Requires a new rubber ink sac for restoration
Estimated Value
$100 - $250
Special Features
Features a ring top for pocket-watch chains and a striking mottled red hard rubber ripple pattern
Ink Recommendations
Standard washable fountain pen inks, avoid permanent or pigment inks
Care Recommendations
Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight and water immersion to prevent ebonite oxidation
Interesting Facts
Ring top pens were immensely popular with women and professionals in the 1920s, often worn on chains or ribbons around the neck or lapel
Overall Assessment
A charming and highly collectible vintage ebonite ring top fountain pen from the golden era of writing instruments, perfect for restoration enthusiasts