Pierce Pens

[ljbike]

I recently got a Pierce pen in a bunch of other stuff. It's about the size of an Esterbrook SJ. It's black with an ornate "P" engraved in the lever. the words PIERCE PEN with an arrow piercing the name is cut into the barrel. There is no clip, just a loop in the top of the cap, but it and the lever appear to be silver. The nib is gold colored, but neither 14K or 14K plated. The nid says "made in Japan "No numbers or other designations. I would guess it to be 1930s or earlier because I have other vintage pens that it is similar to.

The nib writes very smooth and might be a fine, but I doubt it to be the original. Anyone have any History for this Company or Brand?

 

I apologize for no pictures, I haven't learned how to do that yet. lj

[ljbike]

This is kind of an update in my quest for answers about the Pierce Pen.

There was an orange one for sale on ebay for $99.99. a nicely restored, good looking pen. It had a pocket clip, not the cap ring like mine, but it did have the the words Pierce Pen with an arrow through it. I wrote the seller asking for info about it. His reply was that in the 20's or 30s it was probably made as a special order by a company like National Pen that does contract work. He also said he usually sells these pens to a guy who rebuilds Pierce Arrow automobiles.

 

I was hoping this info might jog the memories of some of you history buffs to help close the gaps of its history. lj

[Vintagepens]

I don't think anyone knows much more about these pens -- though I'd be thankful if anyone who did spoke up. They are American-made, and normally come with 14K gold nibs. That Japanese nib must have been a replacement.

It's also virtually certain that there was no connection with the Pierce Arrow car company, though the name and arrow logo were obviously intended to capitalize on the carmaker's fame.

[ljbike]

Thank you, David. I Have a lot of respect for your knowledge and I think I can now put my questions to rest. lj