Gold overlay pen

[T5AUS]

Hi Guys, newbie here. I am more a vintage watch freek but could not resist this unusual pen that popped up in a local auction here in Australia the other day. The only name it has on it is on the cap which reads EVEREST 18 KR. and the nib is a PETERSON 14 Kt 4 I have Googled these names but nothing appears and the closest I can get to it in appearance is on the Waterman link below, which show similar overlay pens, but nothing with the name EVEREST. The most unusual aspect of it (too me) is it's retractable knib sytem which I have never seen in a vintage pen before. You just rotate the small black end piece and the nib neatly disapears. Anyone know of these, history etc.

Thanks

Phil.

 

 

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:h4RV2...;cd=4&gl=au

Edited December 9, 2007 by T5AUS

[PaulK]

beautiful pen! Send your picture to Richard Binder, he'd likely be able to give you the background. I sent him one to refurbish and he sent me a nice history.

 

Paul

 

[PAKMAN]

No knowledge of the brand but it is fantastic looking!! The retractable nib is part of what they called a safety pen, which I think they made to let you carry it safely with out ending up with ink in your pocket. May date to the very early 1900's.

 

Oh and welcome to FPN!!

[T5AUS]

beautiful pen! Send your picture to Richard Binder, he'd likely be able to give you the background. I sent him one to refurbish and he sent me a nice history.

 

Paul

 

Thanks for the kind remarks guys. sorry, but who and where is Richard Binder.

 

[jmkeuning]

Binder:

 

Pen person extraordinaire, nibmeister, repairs, and a GREAT online clearing house for info about pens... glossary, pen profiles, maintenance info.

Edited December 10, 2007 by jmkeuning

[T5AUS]

Hi Guys, think I might have found it, looks very similar to one on the Columbus pen site http://www.columbuspenne.it/COL/antiche/pa...eng/origins.htm

Just scroll down about half way, one of the gold overlays looks identical in design, slightly different pattern

[tipstricks]

Everest is an italian "no more existing" brand, could be one of them. Don't know exactly if they was produced in Torino or Bologna. Anyway a wonderful safety pen.

Compliments Phil!

[T5AUS]

Another thing that has me beat is how was it filled? There are no plungers or levers so I assume the head screws off to expose the bladder, however, this is very tight and I dont want to force it in case I am wrong.

[Johnny Appleseed]

Don't try to unscrew the nib unit!!

 

These usually fill by retracting the nib entirely into the barrel, then using an eyedropper to pour ink into the barrel, over the nib and feed. However, they often have cork seals that go bad over time, so it might need to be restored. Watch for leaking out of the end.

 

Retractable safety pens were most popular in the first couple of decades of the 20th century, though they continued to be made up till the 40s for some markets. When all the seals are good they create a very tight cap seal and will not leak when closed. However, when you open them you have to keep them nib up until you have extended the nib. They may not leak, but they can sure spill!

 

Italian sounds right - highly decorated, engraved gold overlays were very popular in Italy at one time.

 

John