Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen with a flexible nib.
Product Name 142/52 (the model number is visible on the end of the barrel).
Manufacturer and Year Mabie Todd & Co., New York -- circa late 1920s.
Length 5-7/16" (this is the large size corresponding to the 4 in the 142 model number)
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color Smooth black hard rubber with gold plated or gold filled trim. It has two bands of marbled green celluloid in the cap, one at the bottom and one at the top, and the lower one has two gold bands in it while the upper one has one gold band.
Nib FLEXIBLE EXTRA FINE 14k Swan #2 nib. It's fairly smooth though the tipping is slightly uneven. It's got some nice flex to it, with great hairlines and nice double broad lines without much pressure. See our writing sample below.
Condition Superior condition. There are just a few very light scratches on the cap and barrel and some tiny marks of brassing on the ball of the clip and on the lever. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. The imprints are only slightly worn and mostly very readable (see photos below). The pen is fully restored and working well.