Lucky Find?

[betweenthelens]

At the local antique mall, a dealer produced two pens and a pencil. One pen is missing the overfeed. The sac needs to be replaced on the lever filler and the plunger filler needs to be fixed. The pencil's plastic is cracked with a piece missing from the top but I didn't even care about this as the pens were what I wanted. I paid $65 for all three of these.

 

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee513/betweenthelens/Doric_zps689a2415.jpg

[framebaer]

The cap top on the lever filler is showing early signs of fluorescing which is bad but never the less you did fabulous.

 

The Vac Fil on the right , restored, is easily a $250-350 pen.

 

The pencil is a shame but doesn't matter.

[betweenthelens]

The cap top on the lever filler is showing early signs of fluorescing which is bad but never the less you did fabulous.

 

The Vac Fil on the right , restored, is easily a $250-350 pen.

 

The pencil is a shame but doesn't matter.

Wow. I didn't know I did that well. Thanks so much!

Is there any way to prevent further fluorescing?

Edited February 19, 2014 by betweenthelens

[framebaer]

Not really. They fluorisse and then they crumble. But yours is early stages so may last years before demise.

 

It also has value, probably close to the Vac-fil even with the bad top.

 

My estimates are Ebay retails on a good day.

[framebaer]

Note. I am a pen restorer and can refurbish that Vac- Fil if you like.

 

BC me if you want.

[betweenthelens]

Not really. They fluorisse and then they crumble. But yours is early stages so may last years before demise.

 

It also has value, probably close to the Vac-fil even with the bad top.

 

My estimates are Ebay retails on a good day.

Note. I am a pen restorer and can refurbish that Vac- Fil if you like.

 

BC me if you want.

Thank you! Messaging you now.

[Wahl]

Fantastic purchase !

[Obyekt]

You are lucky.

[LBpens]

You could have paid three times as much and it would still be a steal. The lever filler may not have much value to a collector, but it is still a Doric, and a fine user for someone.

[betweenthelens]

Fantastic purchase !

Thanks so much!

 

You are lucky.

Thank you.

 

You could have paid three times as much and it would still be a steal. The lever filler may not have much value to a collector, but it is still a Doric, and a fine user for someone.

They're just so lovely. I know I'll enjoy using them and I may not be parting with them any time soon.

[fountainpagan]

Beautiful.

 

I agree, those Doric worth easy what framebear said.

 

Lucky girl!!

[betweenthelens]

Beautiful.

 

I agree, those Doric worth easy what framebear said.

 

Lucky girl!!

Thank you, my friend!

[fountainpagan]

You're welcome, my friend

[Christopher Godfrey]

Would Jim please tell me where the fluorescence (fluorissing?) manifests itself: I still don't know what to look for or where it is in that photo at top of page.

 

Congratulations, betweenthelens: lovely pair of pens -- an early Doric and a later one: perfect! I love mine, which has a really flexible nib.

[betweenthelens]

Hi Christopher. Do you see the bright green at the top of the middle pen's cap? That's fluorescing. I am certain Jim will be able to give you more information on it as he's a pro! Thanks for the kudos. I'd love to see your Doric.

[Christopher Godfrey]

Betweenthelens, here you go -- there is a third I'd like you to see, showing the entire barrel; but the computer has decided to deny me access to my own photo! (No idea why or what I have done?)

Edited March 13, 2014 by Christopher Godfrey

[Christopher Godfrey]

Here are three more, Betweenthelens -- and I suspect that yours in is nicer, general condition; but mine does have a gloriously flexy nib!

Edited March 13, 2014 by Christopher Godfrey

[fountainpagan]

Your pen is also very beautiful, Christopher. I like the mottled red.

 

Could you show us a sample of how the nib writes, please?

[Christopher Godfrey]

<Could you show us a sample of how the nib writes, please?>

 

Hmm -- for a price, yes! ;^)

 

Of course: standby -- I will take the photo in a minute and post -- then, hopefully, Betweenthelens will do likewise...??

[Christopher Godfrey]

I did not intend to hijack this thread -- excuse me, Betweenthelens -- but I am hoping you will also post similar...