Wahl "All-Metal" fountain pen in "Wedgewood" pattern

This one isn't a new acquisition, but a gorgeous vintage fountain pen that was re-discovered by Christopher this summer in his desk drawer ... and what a find it is!

(all text and photos courtesy of Christopher ~ please click on images to enlarge)

Christopher writes:

"There are Wahl Eversharp pens and then there is this one. It came to me in its beautiful original manufacturer's presentation display box, covered on the exterior in an attractive blue cover stock with a black dotted pattern and with gold line framing on the lid and box bottom. The inside bottom has an indent to secure the pen in place and is finished in black velvet. The inside of the lid is satin lined with the company branding in complimentary blue text."

"But let us get down to the pen. Close to the beginning of the 1920s, the Wahl company released a major line of all-metal pens. They convinced their market that these metal pens were an improvement over the hard rubber pens they had been producing prior. This was due to the metal being thinner than the rubber, subsequently it provided a way and means to fill more ink into the barrel. These metal pens were well-designed and of very good consistent quality, but it also allowed Wahl to apply any number of attractive finishes on the barrels and caps. My feeling too, since gold and sterling silver were used, that it gave Wahl an edge to compete with the pen companies producing gold overlays.

By 1927, when my pen was made, the quality of these barrel and cop finishes had reached a high point. The finish on this pen I am reflecting on was referred to as 'Wedgewood'. It was comprised of narrow and wide vertical panels of silver chased with a wavy dotted line pattern and complimented with plain lines of gold, the effect of which is truly stunning. Breaking this pattern finish on the cap is a short but effective, turned up ended clip. While along the barrel, this pattern is broken again by an even shorter but definitely effective lever filler. The grip section is also 14K gold filled and sports a flexy Wahl No.2, 14K Gold nib. Both ends of this pen are flat but the pen posts responsibly at all of 6 ½ inches, capping back to a pocketable 5 inches. I am very pleased to have this wonderful writing instrument and happily will add it to my vintage pen collection."

 

(Above: closeup of "Wedgewood" engine-turned design)

Our thanks to Christopher for sharing this lovely uncommon vintage Wahl "All-Metal" fountain pen with us!