Townsend
Unknown Vintage Flat-Top
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Fair to Good vintage condition with discoloration consistent with age
Estimated Value
150 - 300 USD
Era
Vintage 1920s to 1930s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Hard Rubber (Ebonite)
Trim Material
Nickel-Plated or Chrome
Color / Pattern
Mandarin Yellow
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Metal clip stamped with the TOWNSEND name vertically and a ball end
Barrel Shape
Flat-Top cylindrical
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Flexible
Nib Condition
Not fully visible, presumed original with normal wear
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 130mm capped
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, typical of vintage ebonite pens
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1920s to 1930s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Rare
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Fair to Good vintage condition with discoloration consistent with age
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration (likely needs a new ink sac)
Estimated Value
150 - 300 USD
Special Features
Striking Mandarin Yellow hard rubber body and unique Townsend-branded dual clips/lever or historical novelty configuration
Ink Recommendations
Standard washable fountain pen ink, avoid permanent or heavily saturated inks
Care Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the hard rubber, service the sac professionally
Interesting Facts
Mandarin yellow pens were popularized during the Parker Duofold era in the 1920s, making bright yellow ebonite pens highly sought after by vintage collectors
Overall Assessment
A charming and highly collectible vintage pen from a lesser-known or regional maker featuring the iconic bright yellow ebonite material of the 1920s-1930s era