Unknown / Vintage Generic (Likely American or European manufacture)
Flat-top Pocket / Student Fountain Pen
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition, showing expected micro-scratching, slight brassing on clip, and minor ambering characteristic of vintage celluloid
Estimated Value
$40 - $80 USD
Era
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Celluloid
Trim Material
Copper-plated or Brassy Metal
Color / Pattern
Amber / Golden Yellow Pearl Swirl
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Stamped metal clip with text reading "FOUNTAIN PEN"
Barrel Shape
Tapered Flat-Top
Nib Details
Nib Material
Steel
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Good condition with minor discoloration but functional tipping
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 120mm capped, 105mm uncapped, 11mm barrel diameter
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, approximately 12-15 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1930s-1940s
Country of Origin
USA or Italy (stylistically suggestive of mid-century second-tier production)
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition, showing expected micro-scratching, slight brassing on clip, and minor ambering characteristic of vintage celluloid
Filling System Condition
Requires new sac installation as historical rubber has perished
Estimated Value
$40 - $80 USD
Special Features
Unique engraved pocket clip explicitly marked "FOUNTAIN PEN" and striking golden amber celluloid material
Ink Recommendations
Standard dye-based fountain pen inks, avoid high-stain or iron gall inks due to vintage sac and section materials
Care Recommendations
Requires professional resacking of the lever mechanism, gentle cleaning with lukewarm water, avoid soaking celluloid in water for prolonged periods
Interesting Facts
Many secondary and tertiary manufacturers during the Golden Age of fountain pens utilized vibrant celluloid patterns to compete with major brands like Parker and Sheaffer
Overall Assessment
A charming and visually striking vintage lever-filler fountain pen that represents the accessible everyday writing instruments of the mid-20th century