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ANTIQUE SALZ BROS N.Y. STERLING SILVER OVERLAY FOUNTAIN PEN14K GOLD NIB | LEVER FILLER | c. EARLY 1920s
Offered is an antique Salz Bros. fountain pen, identified by the “SALZBROS N.Y.” marking and SB monogram on the clip. The pen has a black hard-rubber/ebonite body beneath a pierced and engraved sterling-silver floral overlay. Both the cap and lower barrel overlay are marked STERLING.
The pen measures approximately 5.25 inches closed and has a lever-filling system. The nib is marked “Warranted 14K” and “4.” No factory model name or model number is visible. Based on materials and construction, it is believed to date from the 1920s–1930s.MEASUREMENTS• Closed length: approximately 5.25 inches / 133 mm• Nib: Warranted 14K, No. 4• Filling system: Lever filler• Overlay: Pierced and engraved sterling silver• Body material: Black hard rubber / ebonite
CONDITIONPre-owned antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear, small scratches, patina, and handling marks to the sterling silver. The pierced floral overlay appears substantially complete and presents very attractively. Lever and ball terminal are present. The cap, barrel, clip, section, and nib are present.
This pen has NOT been restored, filled, dip-tested, or serviced. The condition of the internal ink sac, pressure bar, feed, filling mechanism, and writing performance is unknown. The lever should not be forced; the pen is offered as found for restoration, display, collection, or repair.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and condition report. You will receive the exact pen shown.
No original box, paperwork, converter, ink, or accessories are included.
Packed carefully and shipped insured.
