Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen.
Product Name Clipper 500.
Manufacturer and Year WASP Pen Co. - a Sheaffer sub brand, circa 1936-40
Length 5-1/16"
Filling System Lever filler. Fully restored and working perfectly.
Color Grey Pearl color with chrome trim and with a 1/4" cap band. The grey pearl has a pattern of four black lines running down the length of the cap and barrel. There is an amber viewing window.
Nib EXTRA FINE nib is marked WASP #7. It's not marked extra fine, but we judge it to be so. We are confident it is 14k.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents or dings. This is a nice size, uniquely colored pen that is shiny. The cap and barrel have some light scratching that is difficult to see because of the pattern and color. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and some surface blemishes toward the end. The cap has more moderate scratching toward the top. The lever has plating wear. The cap band has some light scratching but only a small amount of brassing on the edge. The clip looks good with just a bit of plating wear at the very top The metal top of the cap has scratching and plating wear. The end of the barrel is rough. The imprints are clear.
