Conklin
Crescent Filler
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Crescent Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor wear and brassing consistent with age
Estimated Value
$300 - $600 USD
Era
Vintage 1910s-1920s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Crescent Filler
Body Material
Gold-Filled Metal
Trim Material
Gold-Filled
Color / Pattern
Chased Gold-Filled Metal
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Conklin Clip with Crescent Locking Ring
Barrel Shape
Cylindrical with Flat Ends
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Flex
Nib Condition
Good condition with flexibility intact, proper tines alignment
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 135 mm capped, 120 mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
Medium-Heavy due to metal construction
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1910s-1920s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with minor wear and brassing consistent with age
Filling System Condition
Requires new sac installation for functionality
Estimated Value
$300 - $600 USD
Special Features
Patented Crescent Filling mechanism with locking ring on cap/clip area
Ink Recommendations
Standard washable fountain pen inks, avoid highly saturated or permanent inks
Care Recommendations
Handle with care to preserve gold fill, replace ink sac professionally, store in a dry environment
Interesting Facts
Mark Twain was famously a spokesperson and avid user of the Conklin Crescent Filler, praising its inability to roll off a desk.
Overall Assessment
A classic piece of vintage fountain pen history, highly collectible due to its unique filling mechanism and association with Mark Twain.