Product Description
Type Button fill fountain pen
Product Name Probably a "Dollar" Pen
Manufacturer and Year Charles A Ingersoll, New Jersey. The celluloid Dollar Pens were available briefly starting in 1927. In 1928 they switched to bakelite and changed the markings on the button knob.
Length 5-3/8"
Filling System Twist filler. The sac is affixed on the back end to a plug, with a pointed tack inserted into the plug which turns and squeezes the sac. For a more detailed discussion of the design and the company, please see Richard Binder's reference page.
Color Mahogany - red and black striped woodgrain celluloid with gold trim.
Nib FLEXIBLE MEDIUM. 14k Ingersoll nib is in really good condition with some nice every day flex. See our writing sample in the photos below.
Condition Excellent with great color, no cracks or personalization. The blind cap has some small chips on the edge nearest the barrel, but these do not affect the pen's function. There are some small shallow marks near the top of the clip. There is also some brassing at the top of the clip, and around the ball end. The rest of the pen looks great, with just light handwear and scratching. The imprint on the top of the cap looks great.
