Unknown / Vintage Maker
Ring-top Lever Filler
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition, showing moderate signs of wear, fading of ebonite, and brassing on trim
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
Era
1920s-1930s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Hard Rubber / Woodgrain Ebonite
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Red and Black Woodgrain Ripple Ebonite
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Ring-top attachment at the crown of the cap
Barrel Shape
Flat-Top / Cylindrical
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Semi-Flex
Nib Condition
Tines appear aligned with visible tipping, minor staining
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 4.5 inches capped
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, approximately 15-20 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
1920s-1930s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition, showing moderate signs of wear, fading of ebonite, and brassing on trim
Filling System Condition
Requires new sac replacement to be fully operational
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
Special Features
Engraved with the word 'MOTHER' on the cap, ring-top design meant for a chatelaine or ribbon
Ink Recommendations
Standard washable vintage-safe dye-based inks
Care Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight and prolonged water immersion to prevent ebonite discoloration
Interesting Facts
Ring-top pens were immensely popular in the 1920s, frequently worn as jewelry on ribbons or chatelaines by women
Overall Assessment
A charming and sentimental vintage ring-top fountain pen in woodgrain ebonite, perfect for a vintage collector after light restoration