Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Symphony, model 500, first generation, as identified by metal barrel threads. Designed by Loewy.
Manufacturer and Year Eversharp, made in USA -- 1948-49.
Length 5-1/2".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Black section and barrel. Chrome plated cap and gold plated trim. We've seen the cap referred to as chrome plated and as stainless steel, but it's clearly plated based off of our research on caps with heavier wear. This is the original slipper cap style. The body has metal cap threads.
Nib Extra-Fine Manifold Eversharp 14k nib. Firm and smooth.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The pen is shiny and elegant. The barrel has light scratching, but is overall quite smooth. The lever has some brassing on the edges. the cap is largely good, save for a couple of spots on the bottom edge where the plating is cracked and flaking. The clip is excellent and firmly in place. The imprint is clear.