Hi all,

I am new to FPN and know nothing about Walh's or vintage pens in general. I do have this pretty little pen and pencil set I picked up at some show years ago. The bladder didn't work and I had it repaired but then they got misplaced. I've just rediscovered them and was hoping someone out there could direct me to learning more - i.e. how old is it? and what's their worth, if anything?

The celluloid is mixed browns/golds with red. Fountain pen has a #2 14k nib. Here's a pic.

Thanks in advance!
Anne

I'm a big fan of Wahl Oxfords. I have one with a #3 14K nib that I use every day. It's got great ink flow and is delightful to write with. Enjoy!!!

It would be from the 30s and the value depends on details of condition which can't be seen in that picture, but perhaps 50 and possibly 75.

Yes, probably from the 1930s, the Oxford was the budget Wahl pen. Here is a picture of a green one and one that may look a lot like yours

As to value, I am not sure as I have had these for a while and think I got them several years ago at flea markets or antique stores for very little. You could find some on ebay and watch their prices there. The previous estimate of 50-75usd sounds right to me.



Phil

Actually, these two are a better quality model than what I think the one in the OP is. These pens are the oft discussed model wherein the same pen was made with Eversharp markings. 50-75 for the set in the OP was assuming very clean condition and that both pieces work. One of these pens without pencil would probably be in that range.

Thank you very much for the clarification. I appreciate it. I guess I was not looking close enough to the first picture.

Phil

can be nice pens, some of better quality- even rebadged higher line wahls- some of quite poor quality.

This one shows a funky plastic used both for an Oxford as well as for competitor Aikin Lambert



A lower quality Wahl Oxford




Oxford in a most funky plastic. Fragile pen again.



Wahl Oxford in larger sized version of the Wahl Bantam. I'm fond of this one



regards

david

Guys - thanks so much for all the info! It's really cool to be enjoying a pen (and pencil) that is almost 80 years old! I don't intend to sell them but it's nice to have an idea of their value.

As for which level they are...they look VERY much like the picture you provided - thanks - it's a great photo. My set looks almost identical... both pen and pencil have an etching/stamp on the barrel that say "Made in the USA by the makers of Eversharp", but instead of running the same direction as the one in the photo - the words on the pen are facing the nib and on the pencil they run the length of the barrel. (whatever that means). On the pen the stamp is barely legible - but still there.

A few more questions if you'll indulge me...

How do you clean these pens? I bet they'd look a lot better with a good cleaning but I'm afraid to use anything on them

The nib on the fountain pen is rather scracthy - it is off center from the feeder/support below. How can I fix that?

Again - thanks for easing me into my first Wahl experience :-) Could be a love affair in the making....

Anne

You can clean them well with just a silicone cloth. You can add some simichrome or other polish but go easy on the gold filled parts or you will add to wear. Nib adjustment is another whole subject and there are pinned threads on it. Usually not something a beginner would want to attempt.

[quote name='david i' date='Apr 17 2008, 02:16 AM' post='580678']
can be nice pens, some of better quality- even rebadged higher line wahls- some of quite poor quality.

This one shows a funky plastic used both for an Oxford as well as for competitor Aikin Lambert



I have a Wearever with those same colors and pattern. Did they all buy from the same source or was that an in house product that the 3 came up with independantly?

Enquiring minds want to know.

No strange "in-house" coincidence here. The plastic rods came from the same source. I am away from home and can not look it up right now, but if memory seves, it was from the Dupont plant (the one with the "different" DuPont long name - not de ne Mooors) in New Jersey. Some plastic were truly proprietary formulas assigned to only one manufacturer. Others seem to have been sold to whoever wanted it without any manufacturer "dedication. The latter seems to apply more to the lower priced ends of manufacturers lines...just my observation on that last point, mind you.

Syd