Vintage Asprey Fountain Pen - Internals A Mess!

[Fergussc]

Hello,

 

My vintage Asprey fountain pen is pictured in the attached scans. The internal plastic sleeve has cracked into two pieces such that the silver end is now detached. I expected to find an ink bladder inside but there doesn't appear to be one. I'm trying to understand how to get the pen back in working order.

 

- Which company manufactured/supplied the pen internals to Asprey?

- Where can I find relpacement parts for this internal plastic sleeve?

- If parts can't be found, can another internal mechanism be fitted in this silver case?

 

Asprey are of no assistance so I'm hopeful someone in this forum has experience with this type of mechanism.

 

Appreciate any and all comments.

 

Best regards.

Edited June 6, 2015 by Fergussc

[newlife]

Looks like your Asprey pen is a piston filler with a defect mechanism, but I can't say more about it because I never heard of this brand.

 

Klaus

[ifixpens]

Hi, Ok so its been 12 months since your post regarding your Asprey pen........did you ever get to find out more about it? I have now got an identical pen in for repair, no damage just leaks at the rear. I can see from your pics that the mechanism is a piston filler ( just like a Mont Blanc) So far I cannot get the pen apart, either at the nib end or piston end. I will continue to soak both ends & hope eventually it will come apart. will update you if I have any luck. cheers, Trev

[chunya]

Two years later, and I know that I'm a bit late joining the party, but Asprey say that these silver pens are made by Onoto, so any Onoto specialist should be able to help.