Condition:
The famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss created this innovative and iconic "streamlined" fountain pen in the late 1930's. This Skyline is in very nice condition with it unique and rare two tone nib. The barrel has consistent and vibrant dark coloring with gold accents, there are no cracks or personalization. The barrel of the pen has some micro surface scratches. The gold plating on the cap band, the clip unit and lever are in very nice condition. The clip is secured cleanly around the derby. The pen has been fully disassembled, cleaned, a new breather tube installed, a new tapered and necked ink sac has been installed. The pen has been water tested - it is ready to us.
Restoration:
- The pen has been completely disassembled
- The nib and feed have been ultrasonically cleaned
- New breather tube installed
- New necked/tapered ink sac installed with 100% pure medical grade talc
- Pen and hardware lightly polished
- Fill tested
Eversharp Skyline Fountain Pen - Jet Black
Brand and Year:
Wahl-Eversharp, USA c.1941 - 1949
Model:
Skyline - Standard
Filling System:
Lever Filler
Color:
Black with gold filled trim
Length:
5 1/4" long
Nib:
Medium: The rare Eversharp two toned 14k gold nib is in excellent condition with crisp, clear imprints and ample tipping material, as shown. The nib has a light springy feel to it and can be considered light flex.