DIAMOND MEDAL OVERSIZED Fountain Pen in JADE GREEN [c.1935] [FULLY RESTORED]

Description

DIAMOND MEDAL OVERSIZED
FOUNTAIN PEN
with
1.
OVERSIZED #8 14k NIB;
2. SUPERB IMPRINTS; 3. CLEAN TRIM
Details & Descriptions
Year
: 1935
Length
: 5.5 Inches; (14 cm)
Color
: Jade Green
Nib Material
: 14K Gold
Nib Size
: Fine
Mater
ial
: Celluloid and Gold-Filled Trim
Listed here is an uncommon early American fountain pen produced by National Pens/C.E. Barrett, the Diamond Medal pen.
This pen has commanding size and a giant nib to match. These Diamond Medal pens are considered to be very nearly top tier/tier 1 quality. Good tolerances, quality trim, and good celluloid (less prone to warping). Good Luck!
C
AP and BARREL
The cap is in EXCELLENT condition. The trim shows no wear. It screws securely onto the barrel. There is a medallion on the end of the pen. Not too sure what letter it is but it looks like a 'C'. I have seen these pens with these medallions. Interesting feature.
The barrel is in EXCELLENT condition. The barrel imprints are entirely present and pristine. The lever works as intended. The surfaces of the pen are smooth and glossy. I did not have to do much. Maybe a little buffing but that may just have been habit rather than necessity.
GIANT DIAMOND MEDAL #8 GOLD NIB
This Diamond Medal fountain pen features its original Diamond Medal branded#8 nib.  The nib's imprints are entirely present and well preserved. There is a scratch near the '8'. The nib is firm. It writes like an extra-fine/fine and is good for precise writing. The tines are perfectly aligned and the nib is oriented properly on the original ebonite feed. The nib is nice and smooth with optimal flow for vellum paper. I used it on 52 gsm Tomoe River paper with Montblanc Around the World in 80 Days Blue ink.
RESTORATION SERVICES
This vintage Oversized Diamond Medal fountain pen has been cleaned and tested for function (filling and writing). It is READY TO WRITE upon filling with standard fountain pen ink.
A brand new large sized latex ink sac
has been properly installed with a dry lubricant to improve performance and longevity.
Renaissance Wax
(yes, only the best) has been sparingly applied to the surface to protect and preserve the jade green celluloid
as well as the gold-plated surfaces
. Renaissance Wax is used by professional vintage pen restorers and other esteemed institutions such as the British Museum. It is great for protecting metals from oxidation and for protecting surfaces that often come into contact with hands.
This
wax
will not stain or discolor with aging. It is 1
.
acid neutral
; 2.
water r
esistant
; and
3.
alcohol resistant. The Renaissance Wax will preserve the color of the ebonuite and protect from further color loss.
The Gold Medal #8 gold nib has been
adjusted for smoothness and flow
.
Beyond making sure that the pens I restore write, I like to make sure they
write well. Using a loupe, premium micro-abrasives, and when necessary, specially made nib repair tools each nib is carefully adjusted to provide an enjoyable writing experience based on the particular characteristics of the nib.
This Diamond Medal fountain pen has been fully disassembled, cleaned, and conservatively polished.
A word on
SHIPPING
:
In the US I will be shipping the pens in a Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box (2-3  Business Days) for
FREE
.
To International Bidders: For overseas shipping I will send your pen in a USPS Priority Mail International Flat Rate® box (6-10 Business Days). This is better than First Class Mail.
TERMS
and CONDITIONS
Payment by Paypal is preferred. Payment by Paypal should preferably be made within 2 days after the listing has ended.   If for any reason you are not satisfied with your pen please take advantage of my
100% no quibble fourteen day money back
Return Policy. Buyer pays return shipping. Buyers are responsible for customs fees and taxes (if applicable).
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