Product Description
Type Sterling Japanese pen
Product Name Sterling Silver Collection - Crane.
Manufacturer and Year Pilot, Japan -- 1976 (based on nib date code)
Length 5-3/8"
Filling System Takes Pilot/Namiki-style cartridges and converters. Despite being a premium fountain pen model, this particular pen does not take the more elaborate Pilot CON-70 button converter which is too long to fit in the barrel. A Pilot squeeze converter is installed.
Color Sterling silver cap and barrel with black section and gold inlaid nib. The design of the Crane, symbolising gentle strength, is painstakingly engraved with artistry and skill on the pen barrel and cap with exquisite Japanese artisanship
Nib MEDIUM 14k nib. Japanese fine nibs run narrow. The nib is engraved T1276.
Condition Excellent condition. There is light handwear on the pen, typical and consistent for sterling silver. No cracks or chips, just small surface marks, polishing marks, and some oxidation. They're very obvious in the photos, but in the hand the appearance is much more subtle. The crane patterns are clear and lovely. The imprints are clear.