1930s Arnold Fountain Pen — Shimmering Green Cracked Ice Celluloid
$40.00
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1930s Arnold Fountain Pen — Shimmering Green Cracked Ice Celluloid
$40.00
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Add a captivating pop of color to your vintage desk display with this authentic 1930s Arnold lever-filler fountain pen. Manufactured during the Great Depression by the Arnold Pen Company of Petersburg, Virginia, this piece is a wonderful example of the vibrant, eye-catching everyday carry items crafted for the American working class.
This pen is made from a gorgeous "Green Cracked Ice" marbled celluloid, featuring multi-faceted shards of pearlescent green and cream woven together with dark veins that beautifully catch the light. The cap is fitted with a classic ball-end pocket clip and a gold-toned accent band.
Boasting an honest, historic patina, this charming economy pen serves as a fantastic starter piece for new fountain pen enthusiasts, a beautiful prop, or a vibrant pop of color for your curated antique store shelves.
Product Details & Specifications
- Manufacturer: Arnold Pen Company (Petersburg, VA)
- Era: Circa 1935–1939
- Materials: Marbled pearlescent celluloid, gold-plated base metal trim
- Filling System: Side lever-filler
- Condition: Good antique condition. The colorful celluloid body is structurally sound, smooth, and entirely free of cracks. The metal clip and cap band exhibit genuine historic tarnishing and brassing consistent with a century of age. (Sold unserviced, as found, with the internal ink sac unrestored).