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ANTIQUE L. JACKSON #3 NIB-AIKIN LAMBERT Dip Fountain Pen [c1890] [TUNED]

$ 6.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Featured Refinements: Aikin Lambert
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Nib Size: Fine (F)
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Ink Color: Black
  • Brand: Waterman
  • Nib Material: Gold, 14K
  • Type: Fountain Pen
  • Material: Metal
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Features: Gold Trim
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: This antique L Jackson solid gold nib and Aikin Lambert dip pen holder are in VERY GOOD condition. The nib has been tuned. The gold-fill is well preserved. There is just a touch of tipping material on the nib which is very common for dip pen nibs.

    Description

    ANTIQUE L. JACKSON NIB and AIKIN LAMBERT DIP PEN HOLDER
    FOUNTAIN PEN
    with
    1.
    FLEXIBLE #3 14k NIB;
    2. CLEAN GOLD-FILL
    Details & Descriptions
    Year
    : c1890-1910
    Color
    : Black and Gold
    Nib Material
    : 14K Solid Gold
    Nib Size
    : Fine
    Mater
    ial
    : Ebonite and Nickel-Plated Trim
    Listed here is an Aikin Lambert retractable dip pen holder fitted with a good sized #3 L. Jackson 14K gold nib. This is the type of a pen seen in period pieces focused on the turn of the century. Modern day calligraphers use dip pens as it is the preferred ink delivery method for producing controlled line variation. Good Luck!
    AIKIN LAMBERT DIP PEN HOLDER
    The Aikin Lambert branded dip pen holder is in fantastic condition. The gold-fill is well preserved. No brassing that I can detect. The Aikin Lambert imprint is super crisp and clean. The retracting mechanism works smoothly.
    L. JACKSON #3 14K GOLD NIB
    This L. Jackson #3 nib is in great condition.  The nib's imprints are entirely present and well preserved save for the 'L' in L. Jackson. The nib has a lot of good flex. It writes like a fine/medium without pressure. The nib is nice and smooth with optimal flow for vellum paper. I used it on 52 gsm Tomoe River paper with McCaffery's iron gall ink which is a favorite amongst calligraphers. I would recommend this ink over most India inks. It is easy to handle.
    RESTORATION SERVICES
    This antique L. Jackson #3 nib and the Aikin Lambert dip pen holder has been cleaned and tested for function (deployment, dipping, and writing). It is READY TO WRITE upon using an iron gall or another appropriately viscous ink.
    Renaissance Wax
    (yes, only the best) has been sparingly applied to the surface to protect and preserve the gold-filled surfaces. Renaissance Wax is used by professional vintage pen restorers and other esteemed institutions such as the British Museum. It is great for protecting metals from oxidation and for protecting surfaces that often come into contact with hands.
    This
    wax
    will not stain or discolor with aging. It is 1
    .
    acid neutral
    ; 2.
    water r
    esistant
    ; and
    3.
    alcohol resistant. The Renaissance Wax will preserve the color of the ebonuite and protect from further color loss.
    The L. Jackson #3 gold nib has been
    adjusted for smoothness and flow
    .
    Beyond making sure that the pens I restore write, I like to make sure they
    write well. Using a loupe, premium micro-abrasives, and when necessary, specially made nib repair tools each nib is carefully adjusted to provide an enjoyable writing experience based on the particular characteristics of the nib.
    A word on
    SHIPPING
    :
    In the US I will be shipping the pens in a Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box (2-3  Business Days) for
    FREE
    .
    To International Bidders: For overseas shipping I will send your pen in a USPS Priority Mail International Flat Rate® box (6-10 Business Days). This is better than First Class Mail.
    TERMS
    and CONDITIONS
    Payment by Paypal is preferred. Payment by Paypal should preferably be made within 2 days after the listing has ended.   If for any reason you are not satisfied with your pen please take advantage of my
    100% no quibble fourteen day money back
    Return Policy. Buyer pays return shipping. Buyers are responsible for customs fees and taxes (if applicable).
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