Eversharp Skyline "Bandless" Fountain Pen (1940s) - Dark Blue, Lever Filler, 14k Fine Manifold Nib (Very Nice, Restored)

Type  Vintage lever filling fountain pen, restored and working well.

Product Name  Skyline. This is an uncommon model with no cap bands, somewhat similar to the Steamliner model but with the Skyline clip and derby.

Manufacturer and Year  Eversharp, made in USA -- 1940s.

Length  5-1/4" long.

Filling System  Lever filling system. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.

Color  Dark blue barrel, cap, and derby, with gold plated trim. There is an amber viewing window.

Nib  Fine manifold (firm) 14k nib.

Condition  Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings.  This is a shiny, dark blue pen, in a classic design.  The barrel is very dark, almost appearing black.  The cap is more blue.  The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and light scratches.  The cap has polishing marks, a cluster of deep scratches just below the cap ring, and a few other small scratch marks.  The lever has plating wear and pitting.  The clip has microscratching and plating wear along the edges.  The imprint is clear.