Esterbrook - J - No reserve price - Fountain pen

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Esterbrook fountain pen model J with grey marbled celluloid body and chrome-plated clip, 12.7 cm long and 1.2 cm diameter, interchangeable Renew-Point nib no. 1550 in steel Durachrome, dating to the 1940s–1950s and made in the United States, in good used condition with minor signs of wear and patina on chrome and threads, with the loading system not tested and supplied as a loose part without box or papers.

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Article: ESTERBROOK fountain pen model J, grey pearlized jaspeated celluloid with chrome clip and details
Reference / Edition: Series J (double stamp) with interchangeable Renew-Point nib no. 1550, engraved on the nib itself
Length: 12.7 cm
Diameter: 1.2 cm
Nib: EF (extrafine rigid, Durachrome steel no. 1550)
Period: 1940s-1950s
Materials: Body and cap in grey pearlized celluloid with jaspeated veining, chrome-plated ring and clip, black caps on both ends, interchangeable steel nib and side-lever feed
Condition: Good condition. The celluloid preserves its shine and the veining is clearly visible, with minor marks and superficial scratches typical of use and light patina on the chrome parts and on the section threads. The nib appears straight and aligned, with the engraving clearly legible. The operation of the filling mechanism has not been tested.
Complements: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos

The photographs form part of the description.

A0000006649

Article: ESTERBROOK fountain pen model J, grey pearlized jaspeated celluloid with chrome clip and details
Reference / Edition: Series J (double stamp) with interchangeable Renew-Point nib no. 1550, engraved on the nib itself
Length: 12.7 cm
Diameter: 1.2 cm
Nib: EF (extrafine rigid, Durachrome steel no. 1550)
Period: 1940s-1950s
Materials: Body and cap in grey pearlized celluloid with jaspeated veining, chrome-plated ring and clip, black caps on both ends, interchangeable steel nib and side-lever feed
Condition: Good condition. The celluloid preserves its shine and the veining is clearly visible, with minor marks and superficial scratches typical of use and light patina on the chrome parts and on the section threads. The nib appears straight and aligned, with the engraving clearly legible. The operation of the filling mechanism has not been tested.
Complements: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos

The photographs form part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
J
Country of origin
United States
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Steel (stainless)
Manufacturer/brand
Esterbrook
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
12.7 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
SpainVerified
4781
Objects sold
98.67%
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