Product Description
Type Bulb filling fountain pen
Product Name Unknown
Manufacturer and Year W. S. Hicks, New York -- 1930s.
Length 5-5/8"
Filling System Bulb filler. Unscrew the section from the barrel, and you will see a clear reservoir with a bulb at the end. Squeeze the bulb several times, waiting about 3 seconds after each squeeze. The pencil side takes 1.1mm (or "thick") leads, which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism (you twist the cone, which is a bit stiff). We'll include a small packet of leads. Also of note: the pencil end unscrews to reveal a small eraser nub. The one that's there is hardened, but we suspect you could find or carve a replacement to fit. Filling system guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.
Color Sterling Silver with a lined pattern. Personalized, "J.W.C" on barrel cartouche.
Nib FINE 14k flexible nib is simply marked "W.S. Hicks Sons 14k". Please see writing sample.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a shiny, sterling silver pen with a line pattern. The cap and barrel have a light layer of microscratching. The cap has some tarnish near the top. The pen is personalized, "J.W.C." on the barrel cartouche. The clip is excellent. The cap band has tarnish and one longish scratch line on the upper band, with a tiny 441 scratched near it. The sterling hallmark is clear.
