1. Black Mentmore Diploma, English button filler. I have restored its filling system, and it is a decent writer, the trim looks very good for its age, and there are no major blemishes to this pen, only small marks and scratches (micro-scratches mostly). The nib is a 14ct gold Mentmore Osmi-iridium nib.
2. Grey Mentmore Auto-Flow, English button filler. This one is for parts or restoration. The filling system is not working, it needs a new pressure bar, the silicone sac could stay or be replaced (your choice), it is good for usage though. It has a chip on the 'back' of the cap, it does not affect the pen, other than cosmetically, I don't know how to 'fill it in'. It has a crack in the barrel, but I think it is completely repairable; you see, this pen has a seam from manufacturing that runs in a circle down the length of the barrel, it as come loose, and just needs to be mended I think. I know nothing about repairing plastics, but I know it can be done, I have seen several example on the web. Byt until the filler is restored and the barrel stabilized I would consider this a 'parts pen'. The nib is also a 14ct gold Mentmore Osmi-iridium nib.
3. Green Esterbrook J, Transitional, lever filler made in the U.S.A. This pen is working and has a 1515 nib unit installed (it can be swapped easily for any re-new point in the Esterbrook line). I have lightly done some polishing to the body, but it still has some small micro scratches. Regular jewel on the cap. The clip is a bit loose, not as in, coming loose, but it is not tight for clipping to a pocket. This is an easy fix (look in the Esterbrook forum for a demonstration). The filling system works just fine. The only real flaw is a hairline crack under the cap band, it seems stable, I have used it allot and it has not gotten any worse. The Esterbrook imprint is still very good. A great writer!
4. Diamine Dark Brown 80ml ink bottle, Unopened and new, a freebie for buying the pens!
I want to sell this lot together, it is a good deal for the buyer, and easy for me to manage this many items. $45.00 takes everything!
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