Unknown / Third-Tier Vintage Manufacturer (USA)
Button-Filler Pearl and Green Striped Pen
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Button Filler
Condition
Fair to Good; shows signs of age, discoloration, and brassing on trim
Estimated Value
$30 - $75
Era
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Button Filler
Body Material
Celluloid
Trim Material
Gold-Plated / Brass
Color / Pattern
Green Pearl and Black Striped Celluloid
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Simple rectangular or art deco gold-plated clip
Barrel Shape
Cylindrical with slightly tapered ends
Nib Details
Nib Material
Gold-Plated Steel
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Fair; gold plating shows wear, marked 'SMOOTH WRITING / MEDIUM / U.S.A.'
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 125mm capped, standard vintage pocket size
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, around 15-20 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Fair to Good; shows signs of age, discoloration, and brassing on trim
Filling System Condition
Untested; likely needs a new internal rubber sac to be functional
Estimated Value
$30 - $75
Special Features
Striking green pearl celluloid reminiscent of higher-end pens of the era like Parker or Sheaffer
Ink Recommendations
Standard vintage-safe dye-based inks such as Waterman Serenity Blue
Care Recommendations
Requires sac replacement by a vintage pen restorer; avoid harsh solvents and modern pigment inks
Interesting Facts
Many smaller US manufacturers during the Golden Age of fountain pens utilized celluloid blanks from major suppliers to create affordable alternatives to Parker and Wahl-Eversharp pens
Overall Assessment
A charming and colorful vintage button-filler from the mid-20th century, ideal for a beginner collector interested in restoration