Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling ring top fountain pen.
Product Name Unknown.
Manufacturer and Year Eclipse, made in USA -- circa 1920s.
Length 4-7/8" not counting the ring top.
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color 1/30 14k gold filled in a checkerboard pattern.
Nib FLEXIBLE MEDIUM Warranted #4 14k nib is smooth with nice tipping material. It's close to what we would call fully flexible, with easy line variation from medium to a nice double broad, or more with a little pressure. See writing sample below.
Condition Very nice condition with some wear. There's a little brassing on the barrel where the cap covers it, from the cap rubbing on it as it screws on and off (the cap fits a little tight). The section is slightly shaved down in one spot. There's some light brassing on the edge of the end of the barrel and the top of the cap, and some microscratching on the cap and barrel. The slight impression in the barrel which makes the lever easy to grab is slightly off-center, and we think it's actually a well-placed dent. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. It's fully restored and working well.
