Wahl-Eversharp
Personal Point / Gold Seal Symphony or Decoband style ring-top or lever-filler with gold-flake overlay
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition showing age-appropriate wear, personalization imprint 'DORIS COLE' on the cap
Estimated Value
$150 - $350 depending on sac restoration and nib flexibility
Era
Vintage 1920s-1930s (Art Deco Era)
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Lever Filler
Body Material
Celluloid / Hard Rubber with Gold Leaf/Flake Overlay
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Black with Gold Leaf/Flake Mottle / Chased Personalization
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Standard Wahl roller-ball or art deco style clip with ball end
Barrel Shape
Tapered / Flat-Top hybrid with end tassel ring
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Flex
Nib Condition
Good, flexible 14K gold nib with visible imprint, potential for line variation
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 125mm capped, 115mm uncapped, standard vintage medium diameter
Weight Estimate
Lightweight vintage pen, approximately 15-20 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1920s-1930s (Art Deco Era)
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition showing age-appropriate wear, personalization imprint 'DORIS COLE' on the cap
Filling System Condition
Requires restoration (likely needs a new latex ink sac to be fully functional)
Estimated Value
$150 - $350 depending on sac restoration and nib flexibility
Special Features
Features a striking black and gold-flake/leaf pattern with a personalized owner name engraving 'DORIS COLE' and a tassel ring at the blind cap end
Ink Recommendations
Use only safe, vintage-friendly bottled fountain pen inks such as Waterman Serenity Blue or Pilot Iroshizuku
Care Recommendations
Handle with care due to vintage celluloid material; avoid soaking the pen body; have the sac replaced by a professional restorer
Interesting Facts
Personalized pens from the 1920s and 30s carrying specific names like Doris Cole provide a wonderful window into the original owner's history, making them unique collector items
Overall Assessment
A charming and highly collectible vintage lever-filler fountain pen from the Art Deco period, featuring a dramatic gold-flake pattern and personalized engraving, perfect for vintage pen enthusiasts