Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen with a flexible nib.
Product Name 242/49 (the model number is visible on the end of the barrel).
Manufacturer and Year Mabie Todd & Co., England -- 1930s
Length 4-15/16"
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color Black and Pearl celluloid with gold plated or gold filled trim.
Nib FLEXIBLE MEDIUM 14k Swan #3 nib. It's very smooth with good tipping. It's got very nice flex to it, not full flex but good every day flex. See our writing sample below.
Condition Very nice condition. There is some discoloration in the material - the pearl portions have warmed to a light amber color, with the top of the cap a darker amber. The cap has some cracks in it. One of the cracks goes around the circumference, about halfway down the cap. There are also some lengthwise cracks above and below this. We've included several detailed shots of the cap in the photos below. The clip has brassing and plating wear, especially on the "hump" and around the ball end. The cap bands are brassed. The barrel looks nice. No large scratches, or cracks or chips, just light handwear. The lever has brassing and some dots of pitting. The imprints are a bit worn and mostly very readable. The pen is fully restored and working well.
