Esterbrook - J - No reserve price - Fountain pen

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An Esterbrook J fountain pen from the 1940s–50s, made of copper-toned marbled celluloid with chrome-plated fittings and a black section, with a lever filler and interchangeable steel Renew-Point 1550 EF nib.

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A0000006843

Item: ESTERBROOK J FOUNTAIN PEN, marbled copper-toned celluloid with chrome fittings and black section.

Length: 12.1 cm.
Diameter: 1.2 cm.
Nib: EF.

Period: 1940s-1950s.
Materials: Body and cap of copper-toned marbled celluloid (Copper), black resin section with engraved rings, chrome clip and cap ring. Side-lever filling. Replaceable Renew-Point nib No. 1550 in steel, extra-fine line. Body engraved "R. Esterbrook & Co. - Made in U.S.A.".

Condition: Good condition for its age. The celluloid retains shine and the copper veining is visible, with wear marks and micro-scratches across the body and cap, typical of a vintage piece. The body engraving is clearly legible. Chrome shows light wear and some patina spots on the clip. The nib sits straight and aligned, with the expected signs of use.

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

The photographs are part of the description.

A0000006843

Item: ESTERBROOK J FOUNTAIN PEN, marbled copper-toned celluloid with chrome fittings and black section.

Length: 12.1 cm.
Diameter: 1.2 cm.
Nib: EF.

Period: 1940s-1950s.
Materials: Body and cap of copper-toned marbled celluloid (Copper), black resin section with engraved rings, chrome clip and cap ring. Side-lever filling. Replaceable Renew-Point nib No. 1550 in steel, extra-fine line. Body engraved "R. Esterbrook & Co. - Made in U.S.A.".

Condition: Good condition for its age. The celluloid retains shine and the copper veining is visible, with wear marks and micro-scratches across the body and cap, typical of a vintage piece. The body engraving is clearly legible. Chrome shows light wear and some patina spots on the clip. The nib sits straight and aligned, with the expected signs of use.

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

The photographs are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
J
Country of origin
United States
Period
1900-1949
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
12.1 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
5002
Objects sold
98.82%
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