Did I Get A Good Deal?

[ebennet]

I just bought this Wahl Eversharp, ca. 1920, on ebay for $30. Is that a good deal? A bad one? Somewhere in between? Thanks for any thoughts.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WAHL-EVERSHARP-Ladys-Fountain-Pen-Jade-Green-14K-nib-Circa-1920s-/331701738747?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=VtdnBj09j57wZmplOlqS7DRTgVs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

 

[pen lady]

I'd say it was a great buy, but then I'm a sucker for ladies pens. It's a very pretty colour and I'd put a clear sac in there rather than latex to help preserve that lovely green. Ya done good!

[meiers]

I'd say absolutely! Let's have a writing sample when it comes in.

[ebennet]

Thanks. Will def post writing sample when the pen arrives.

[Greenie]

Great deal. The section feed and nib would likely sell for more if you used it as parts. And if you plan to make it a pen you use, it is a steal. The small size and darkening kept the price down. Posted, these pens fit hands very well and the quality is always good. Enjoy!

[ebennet]

Thanks. Great to know. I have small hand anyway, so should be great.

[ebennet]

Can anyone tell me precisely what model it is?

 

Thanks.

[Greenie]

It is referred to as the "Wahl Signature" although some quibble over "true Signature Pens" being marked as such and having the "Signature" marked nib.

[Charles Rice]

Man did you ever get hosed Send it to me and I'll give you half your money back.

[ebennet]

Hmmm, you may be right. It seems to be leaking a bit.

[raivtash]

I have a similar one except the nib has no "signature", only wahl 2 14k". I got it a few months ago but just resac it. It is my best writer and got me interested in vintage pens. It is a true joy to write with this pen.

[Cryptos]

Nice looking pen. Be very interesting to see a writing sample.

 

EoC also could not resist temptation and forked out for this thing:

 

 

 

 

One can only hope that it writes better than it looks.

[raivtash]

congrats. It's beautiful. Mine is a different nib.

[Cryptos]

Gorgeous colours! The Pelikan green suits the pen too.

[johntdavis]

Beautiful! Looks like an XF/F nib. What does the nib say on it? Is it flex?

 

I think you got an amazing deal. Well done!

[sidthecat]

Very pretty thing: I have a terrible addiction to the ringtops.