Made of Vulcanized Rubber (Ebonite). Rare in-vented 14K Gold flexible nib. Wirt Lever-Filling Fountain Pen. Wirt was a pioneer famous for 19th-century eyedropper pens, their later 1920s lever-filling models were produced in much smaller quantities, making this a highly sought-after find for specialized vintage pen collectors. Product Details & Specifications. WirtMaterial: Black Chased Hard Rubber (Ebonite). Dimensions: Slim profile, measuring exactly 5 inches approx. Nib: Authentic Wirt 14K Gold Nib. Features a desirable semi-flexible feel with excellent springback. Notably features Wirt’s signature “unvented” design (no breather hole), relying on his proprietary feed system. Trim: Elegant, wide gold-filled cap band. This is a premium jeweler’s band featuring a classic vintage monogram letter engraving. Smooth, sleek “clipless” cap design as originally manufactured. Filling System: Lever Filler (utilizes Wirt’s patented narrow lever mechanism). The black hard rubber has retained its deep dark color remarkably well with minimal oxidation. The chased pattern is clear, and the gold-filled jeweler’s band retains a brilliant shine with light micro-scratching consistent with age. No apparent cracks, deep gouges, or personal engravings outside of the factory monogram area. Mechanics: The lever moves, but the internal rubber ink sac has dried out and hardened over the decades. It will require a standard re-sacking/restoration to be fully functional. Due to the unique nature of Wirt’s internal pressure bar assembly, professional restoration is recommended. Please review the photos carefully as they form part of the description.
Recently discovered in a several generation country farm in Southeastern Pennsylvania, this rare surviving 1885 Patent PAUL WIRT Bloomsburg Pa “SECRETARY” EYEDROPPER fountain pen with overfeed nib in Chased Black Hard Rubber has no chips or cracks – it measures 6″ capped and 7″ posted – there are a few digs or bite marks at the barrel end. This is a long and slender 19. Century Eyedropper pen, CBHR with contrasting, smooth slip-cap and step down barrel end – the small cap opening is just 5/16 giving the extra thin pen an elegant and eye-catching appearance. The wonderfully preserved and complete single line imprint reads “PAUL E WIRT PAT FEB-85″. Included is the eyedropper found next to the pen. I have not turned the section to expose the barrel because it is tight and likely fragile. I can’t see the nib, a VERY FLEXIBLE Fine with good iridium – from the back, although unpolished, it looks like gold and, judging from the overall state of the pen, the nib is likely WIRT as well. More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Pens & Writing Instruments\Pens\Fountain Pens\Other Fountain Pens”. The seller is “artz9″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.
