Esterbrook - Estie "Nouveau Blue Gold" - Medium (M) Nib - Fountain Pen (Modern Collection w/ Box) - No reserve price - Fountain pen

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HOMAGE TO ART NOUVEAU / NOUVEAU BLUE GOLD EDITION (M): Exceptional high-end Esterbrook Estie fountain pen, in its acclaimed and very elegant catalog finish "Nouveau Blue Gold", belonging to the contemporary modern collection of the legendary American brand under factory reference ENB156-M. Designed as a celebration of early 20th century classical art, this line combines an ergonomic torpedo-profile silhouette with the most advanced acrylic materials available today. This specimen features a robust 15.0 cm long closed chassis, made from high-density machined acrylic resin with an intricate marbled pattern blending deep blues, translucent light blues and veins in copper and cream tones.

The cap features a friction-fit closing system assisted by an internal spring that hermetically seals the block to prevent ink evaporation, mounting a clip polished with yellow gold plating of great flexibility and bearing the firm name "Esterbrook" crisply engraved on the lower lip. The major jewel of this lot is its original steel nib with yellow gold plating, engraved with the firm’s historic clover and the date "Est. 1858", showing on the side the official medium stroke stamp "M". The feeding system operates with standard international cartridges or a piston converter. It is presented in excellent condition, complete with its official red fabric rigid case and outer protective box.

Condition: Collector Quality / Excellent Premium Condition

The writing instrument is presented in superb cosmetic and mechanical condition, ideal for collectors:

Nouveau Blue Acrylic Resin Chassis: The exterior surface boasts a magnificent and uniform mirror polish throughout its contour. Completely free of wear marks, cap lip stress cracks or dents from drops. The visual pattern offers chromatic depth and spectacular reflections under direct light.

Gold Components and Engravings: In magnificent condition. The clip gold plating and central band are bright, intact and unworn. The Esterbrook gold inscription on the cap remains perfect at 100%.

Gold Steel Nib (M): Impeccable. The gold birds (gaviulas) are perfectly straight, symmetrical and aligned with respect to its modern flat feed, preserving its full iridium point to offer a medium stroke that is fluid and of legendary smoothness.

Machinery and Packaging: Fully functional. The interior is clean and comes with its official factory presentation with its original boxes, which significantly enhances the lot for the auction.

Curious Fact for the Collector

For international appraisers and pen enthusiasts on Catawiki, the Esterbrook Estie Nouveau Blue series with nib M is a highly coveted lot because this grooved color pattern recreates the famous Tiffany-era stained glass and the Art Nouveau movement. It features the innovative internal grip system called Cushion Cap Closure, which blocks air entry and guarantees that the pen writes instantly even after weeks of disuse. The Nouveau Blue-finished units presented in premium condition with their official complete box represent a magnificent investment opportunity of very stable value in the European market.

I wish you the best of luck in your bidding and a superb auction to all Catawiki participants!