Unknown / Third-Tier Vintage Manufacturer (Warranted Nib)
Flat-Top Vacuum / Plunger Filler
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler / Plunger Filler
Condition
Fair to Good; shows discoloration, brassing, and wear typical of age, with missing pocket clip.
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
Era
Vintage 1930s - 1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler / Plunger Filler
Body Material
Celluloid / Casein
Trim Material
Unplated / None visible
Color / Pattern
Green and Amber Marble / Swirl
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Missing
Barrel Shape
Flat-Top Cylindrical
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine / Medium
Nib Type
Flexible
Nib Condition
Fair; gold nib shows some wear and tarnish, tipping appears intact but needs inspection.
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 125mm capped, 115mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, approximately 15-20 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1930s - 1940s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Fair to Good; shows discoloration, brassing, and wear typical of age, with missing pocket clip.
Filling System Condition
Untested; plunger rod is visible at the end, rubber seals likely need replacement.
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
Special Features
Features a 'Warranted' 14K gold flexible nib and a striking green/amber marble celluloid pattern with a vintage plunger-style filling system.
Ink Recommendations
Standard vintage-safe dye-based fountain pen inks such as Waterman Serenity Blue or Quink Black.
Care Recommendations
Requires professional restoration of the vacuum/plunger filling mechanism seals. Avoid modern high-saturation or iron-gall inks.
Interesting Facts
The term 'Warranted' on vintage nibs indicates that the nib was supplied by a major manufacturer to independent pen makers who assembled pens using generic or outsourced parts.
Overall Assessment
A charming and colorful vintage flat-top pen from the golden era of celluloid. While missing its clip and requiring mechanical restoration, it represents an interesting piece of vintage pen-making history with a potentially flexible gold nib.