Esterbrook - J - No reserve price - Fountain pen

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Esterbrook fountain pen with a marbled grey‑pearl celluloid body and cap, greenish veining, silver-plated clip and lever filler, 12.95 cm long, 1.16 cm in diameter, steel DuraChrome nib marked ESTERBROOK 2556 MADE IN U.S.A., mid‑1930s to 1940s, in good used condition and in working order.

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A0000006509

Article: ESTERBROOK STYLOGRAPHIC FOUNTAIN PEN, gray marbleized celluloid with greenish veining, and silver-plated hardware with side lever filling

Length: 12.95 cm
Diameter: 1.16 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1930s-1940s
Materials: Barrel and cap of gray marbleized celluloid with olive-green reflections; black resin grip section; clip, rings and lever filler in silver-plated metal; steel nib DuraChrome marked "ESTERBROOK 2556 - MADE IN U.S.A."
Condition: Good condition for its age. It retains good shine in the celluloid, with the veining very vivid; signs of use and micro-scratches distributed along the body and cap are apparent, some darkening typical of antique celluloid, and slight wear on the rings and clip, whose engraving "ESTERBROOK" remains perfectly legible. The nib is straight, intact, and clean.

Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.

The photographs form part of the description.

A0000006509

Article: ESTERBROOK STYLOGRAPHIC FOUNTAIN PEN, gray marbleized celluloid with greenish veining, and silver-plated hardware with side lever filling

Length: 12.95 cm
Diameter: 1.16 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1930s-1940s
Materials: Barrel and cap of gray marbleized celluloid with olive-green reflections; black resin grip section; clip, rings and lever filler in silver-plated metal; steel nib DuraChrome marked "ESTERBROOK 2556 - MADE IN U.S.A."
Condition: Good condition for its age. It retains good shine in the celluloid, with the veining very vivid; signs of use and micro-scratches distributed along the body and cap are apparent, some darkening typical of antique celluloid, and slight wear on the rings and clip, whose engraving "ESTERBROOK" remains perfectly legible. The nib is straight, intact, and clean.

Accessories: 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
1.16 cm
Length
12.95 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
SpainVerified
4781
Objects sold
98.67%
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