Product Description
Type Vintage sterling ring top fountain pen in original box.
Product Name Unknown, telescoping ring top pen.
Manufacturer and Year Leroy Fairchild, New York. Probably between 1900 and 1920.
Length 4-1/2" extended and 3-1/2" collapsed.
Filling System Eyedropper filler. An eyedropper is included in the box.
Color Sterling silver with a pattern of wavy lines.
Nib FINE FLEXIBLE #3 nib. These Fairchild nibs are excellent in terms of flex. Not quite a wet noodle, but we do consider it full flex. Please see writing sample below. There is a crack at the base of the nib but it will not affect writing.
Condition Excellent condition. The sterling looks just about perfect iwth no dents and minimal markings on the smooth parts of the silver. The ring moves easily and we've lubricated the telescoping system so that it's not overly difficult to extend and collapse. The box has had a piece fall off of its side, the bit next to the toothpick in the photo, since it was photographed. The nib has the crack mentioned above. The pen has been personalized, "A.H.C" with nice detailing. The pen ships in a box with an eyedropper.
