Unknown Conklin Pen

[dannystr78]

Hey all,

 

I'm not very informed on Conklins. I know the basic models, but I cannot figure out what this one is. I've been looking around the net, but can't seem to find anything that resembles this model. I can say that it is definitely heftier and more solid than say a Glider. And I'm assuming that the nib is not original. But that is as far as I've got. Thanks for any help you have.

 

 

[Sky Fountain Pens]

Your pen is a could be a earlier model or newer model of the

Conklin Endura Fountain Pen in Moss Agate Green. a picture here

http://vintagefountainpens.co.uk/product/no_4155_rare_conklin_endura_fountain_pen_in_moss_agate_green_/

Edited November 14, 2014 by Sky Fountain Pens

[dannystr78]

Thanks for the reply. That pen does look a bit similar and rare sounds great. But my pen doesn't have the domed ends of many Conklin that I have seen. It's flatter with a pinnacle in the middle.

[Happy Harry]

Uncommon yes, maybe at a stretch rare but not of much value !! This a Chicago made ( pretty obvious as it's stamped on it..) as opposed to the higher regarded Toledo models. This shape was probably produced a bit after the move ( the closer after the move the better quality) and is at best a middle of the second tier in quality terms, I have one labelled as an Endura and I'd say nearly identical. It too carries a warranted nib which I think is correct. At least it has a decent spring clip, the nib should be reasonable and the build okay so can be a decent user. Personally I think the better or less common Chicago models ( like this one) worth collecting for their intrinsic value, and your going to be lucky to make $50 in most instances if you wished to sell which given that you don't see these very often shows the lack of interest. Maybe Dave can shed some more light on it.

[Happy Harry]

Did I say $50 ?....now at that with 4 days to go on ebay...

[Graphemer]

Almost $200 now!

 

I was planning on bidding, but this lovely Endura is officially well out of my price range.

[Happy Harry]

Yes $200 seems absurd and still a lot of time, and it's not an Endura either because they stamp it on the barrel and it's not there on this pen where as mine does have it ( but looks the same)....and at around $30 looks like a good buy now.

Edited November 23, 2014 by Happy Harry

[Graphemer]

So what model pen do you think this one is, Harry? I'm quite taken with the conical end of the cap and wouldn't mind trying to find another....

[Happy Harry]

Without it saying Endura...exactly what they called it isn't known as far as I'm aware.

 

 

This is my example clearly labeled, may be an earlier pen but I don't know.

[Graphemer]

Thanks for this, Harry.

 

There's definitely a similarity between your Endura and the pen listed above. I wonder whether the folks bidding on Dannystr78's pen know something we don't. With 90 minutes to go, the pen's at nearly $210. I can't imagine that's simply bidding frenzy....

 

Dannystr78: you have a great find! Congratulations.