Diamond Medal Ringtop Fountain Pen (1920s) - Woodgrain, Lever Filler, Medium #5 Nib (Very Nice, Restored)

Type  Vintage ringtop fountain pen

Product Name  Unknown

Manufacturer and Year  Diamond Medal, Chicago, Illinois -- 1920s-30s

Length  4-1/2" not counting the ringtop hardware.

Filling System  Lever filler, restored with a new sac.

Color  Woodgrain (red/black) celluloid with black ends and beige bands close to the ends. 3/8" wide cap band.  Gold plated trim.

Nib  MEDIUM Diamond Medal Diplomat #5 nib is 14k. 

Condition  Very nice condition with no cracks or chips.  This is a shiny, dainty pen, in a pretty color pattern.  The cap and barrel have moderate scratches.  The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and small scratch marks at the end (could be some bite marks).  The cap has the same sort of marks at the top.  The cap band has plating wear along the edges and elsewhere.  The ring top looks nice with just one dot of pitting at the very top.  The cream colored rings below the black end pieces have some colors bleeding into them in places. The imprints are nice and clear.