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[cedargirl]

I just came across this vintage pen - unknown maker.




Have a look at the colouring. Looks like it's made of bits of leftovers.

I guess this might be very familiar to some here, and it's just me that thinks it unusual.

Can anyone shed any light on it?

The listing is here - with more photos - My link

[david i]

I just came across this vintage pen - unknown maker.




Have a look at the colouring. Looks like it's made of bits of leftovers.

I guess this might be very familiar to some here, and it's just me that thinks it unusual.

Can anyone shed any light on it?

The listing is here - with more photos - My link

Hi,

Collectors indeed typically call this pattern an "end of day" celluloid. Caveats abound. This pattern pops up a bunch. The End of Day myth is that celluloid makers tossed scraps of different colors into the mix at, well, the end of the day, resulting in a mixed pattern. But, frankly, that doesn't sound consistent with celluloid manufacture. Still, the "leftovers" thing is evoked by the plastic, and the name for it is popular. The pens tend to be nameless and low end, though I have recollection that someone had pinned down a maker. I will link a thread or two, but will have to hunt more to get you the brand name, if it is available.

[cedargirl]

Thank you very much David. "End of day" says it all.

[FmrLEO_GJ]

I just came across this vintage pen - unknown maker.




Have a look at the colouring. Looks like it's made of bits of leftovers.

I guess this might be very familiar to some here, and it's just me that thinks it's unusual.

Can anyone shed any light on it?

The listing is here - with more photos - My link

G'day to you Cedar Girl ....

I seem to remember - this coming from the dark and dusty backrooms of my memory - someone mentioning Merlin or Marlin fountain pens sporting nibs with this imprint.
I am in NO WAY a pen authority or guru - as some on the board are - but my memory isn't normally too far off.

Hope you find out more.

[AndyR]

I think the term 'end of day ' is rather more popular on David's side of the Atlantic.....

Those of us over here in the UK who love British casein pens are more used to seeing such endearing and enduring randomness in the patterns of pen materials and, far from being 'end of the day', the casein manufacturers were skilled in maintaining a uniform appearance to these apparently random patterns (if that makes sense). It always grates on me when I see a lovely CS Dinkie 540J or something in grey jazz described as 'end of the day' materials!

Having said all that, the pen in your picture does appear to be of celluloid and a particularly spectacular example at that!

Andy

Edited by AndyR, 01 May 2013 - 09:13 AM.

[Beringsea]

What a beautiful pen! Congrats. Are you planning a restoration?
The nib looks....uhm....well, maybe you could stub it.