Identify This French Pen?

[jmckag]

I recently acquired this button filler fountain pen in France. It cleaned up nicely.

 

I've examined the pen with a loupe and cannot find any maker's mark.

• The plastic (Bakelite? Celluloid?) is substantial and a very nice burgundy-black-gray mottled pattern.
• It has both top and bottom black jewels.
• The clip resembles an Edacoto clip except it is unmarked. My guess is the clip is brass while the other metal features seem to be gold plate.
• The nib is marked: Wellgraph Pointe Iridium with the number 97 in a box.
• Measurements: Capped 12.6 cm, Posted 14.9 cm, Diameter approximately 1.2 cm

 

Any thoughts on the maker, model or year of the pen?

 

Thanks in advance.

[fountainpagan]

Well, the clip looks like those of a british brand "The Unique".

 

I would say this is an English pen, rather than french. Let's wait for the experts in british fountain pens to ponder about this.

[jmckag]

I think I have the answer. Judging from period advertisements the pen appears to be a French made Edacoto. The furnishings (finials and clip) are the same or very close.

 

1938 publicity:http://www.fountainpen.it/images/f/fd/1938-12-Super-Edacoto-Transparent.jpg.

Edited January 1, 2017 by jmckag

[fountainpagan]

Jmckag, I see what you mean, yes.

But If you look at the advertised pens, their clips are flat (no bar in the middle), and Edacoto is written in all of them.

I confess to be a little lost.