Jake's Pens
Gallery of Recently Sold Pens

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  • PARKER
  • CONKLIN
  • WATERMAN
  • SHEAFFER - PFM
  • OTHER SHEAFFER
  • OTHER MANUFACTURERS

    PARKER

    Bandless Big Red with Large Imprint. (5-1/2"). $2150
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips anywhere.
    Deep imprint, especially for a hard rubber pen.
    A truly outstanding example of this classic pen.

    1928 Mandarin Yellow Parker Duofold Junior flattop (4-1/2"). $395
    Excellent condition. Slight darkening near barrel threads. No cap lip cracks. No flaws.
    M nib - smooth writer.

    Bandless Big Red with Large Imprint. (5-1/2"). $1200
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips anywhere.
    Incredibly deep imprint, especially for a hard rubber pen.
    Small personalization on the barrel (opposite side from the factory imprint).

    1928 Mandarin Yellow Parker Duofold Senior flattop (5-1/2"). $1200
    Excellent condition and color. No cap lip cracks. No flaws.
    Complete, but slightly worn Small Imprint with the Lucky Curve banner.
    Ink sac not installed to preserve the color. It will be installed at the buyer's request.

    1927 Mandarin Yellow Parker Duofold Junior flattop (4-1/2"). $475
    Strong barrel imprint. Excellent condition and color. No cap lip cracks. No flaws.
    M nib - smooth writer.

    1928 Mandarin Yellow Parker Duofold Senior flattop (5-1/2"). $1400
    Excellent condition and color. No cap lip cracks. No flaws.
    Good Small Imprint with the Lucky Curve banner.
    Ink sac not installed to preserve the color. It will be installed at the buyer's request.

    Streamlined Mandarin Yellow Parker Duofold Senior (5-1/8"). $1200
    Excellent condition and color. No cap lip cracks. No flaws.
    Ink sac not installed to preserve the color. It will be installed at the buyer's request.

    1928 Mandarin Yellow Parker Duofold Junior flattop (4-1/2"). $475
    Excellent condition and color. No cap lip cracks. No flaws.
    M/F nib - smooth writer.

    Parker Duofold Senior Lapis flattop - white on blue (5-1/2"). $675
    Excellent color and imprint - F/M nib - smooth writer.

    Parker Duofold Senior Lapis flattop - white on blue (5-1/2"). $625
    Excellent color and imprint - M nib - smooth writer.

    Parker Duofold Senior Lapis flattop - blue on blue (5-1/2"). $695
    Blue on blue lapis is rarer than the white on blue shown below.
    Excellent color - Excellent imprint - M/F nib
    flexible nib - smooth writer.

    Parker Duofold Senior Lapis flattop - blue on blue (5-1/2"). $695
    Blue on blue lapis is rarer than the white on blue shown below.
    Excellent color - Excellent imprint - M nib - smooth writer.

    Parker Duofold Junior Lapis flattop (4-1/2"). $195
    Excellent color - Slightly worn, but complete imprint - M/F nib - smooth writer.

    Parker Duofold Senior Black flattop (5-1/2"). $325
    Excellent color - M nib - smooth writer.

    Streamlined Parker Duofold Senior Jade Green (5-1/8"). $1400
    Perfect color. No darkening.
    Ink sac not installed to preserve the color. It will be installed at the buyer's request.

    Parker Duofold Senior Moderne Black and Pearl Deluxe (5-1/2"). $275
    This is the Deluxe model with four cap bands, three at the bottom of the cap and one at the top. Strong imprint.
    M/F nib - smooth writer. Barrel ambering, but not as bad as most of this color.

    Streamlined Parker Duofold Senior Moderne Green and Pearl (5-1/8"). $275
    This is the Deluxe model with three cap bands and a Deluxe nib. Fairly rare color.
    Medium nib - smooth writer. Barrel ambering, but not as bad as most of this color.

    Parker Challenger Red Marbled 1934 (5-1/8"). $75
    Excellent condition and color. No cap lip cracks.
    M nib - smooth writer. Button filler.

    Streamlined Parker Duofold junior Burgundy and Black (4-3/4"). $175
    (This is the longer streamline junior.)
    Excellent condition and color. No cap lip cracks.
    Small Imprint without the Lucky Curve banner. Fine nib - smooth writer.

    Streamlined Parker Duofold Junior with rare two-tone nib (4-1/2"). $195
    Excellent condition with moderate barrel discoloration.
    No cap lip cracks. Good Small Imprint with the Lucky Curve banner.
    Medium writing tip. A very smooth writer with good ink flow.

    1940's Parker Duofold Senior Black (4-5/8"). $85
    M nib - smooth writer. Excellent condition.

    Parker Parkette 1935 (4-7/8"). $65
    Excellent condition and color. No cap lip cracks.
    M nib - smooth writer. Lever filler.

    1940's Parker Duofold Senior Blue (5-1/2"). $85
    M nib - smooth writer. Two repaired hairlines in the cap lip.

    CONKLIN

    Conklin 75 Crescent Filler (5-1/2"). $725
    Excellent chevron chasing. Strong barrel imprint. Large #7 M
    flexible nib - very smooth writer.
    This is a hefty pen.

    Conklin 50 Crescent Filler (5-5/8"). $525
    Excellent chevron chasing. Strong barrel imprint. Large #5 F
    flexible nib - smooth writer.

    Conklin 50 Crescent Filler (5-3/4"). $525
    Excellent chasing. Strong barrel imprint. Large #5 M nib - very smooth writer.

    Conklin Halloween/Clown (it is known by both names.) $875.
    One of the most desirable of the Conklins. (4-7/8").
    No cracks or chips. Excellent condition. As can be seen, exceptional color. Complete imprint. This pen appears
    to be in almost "factory fresh" condition". The only blemishes I can find are a tiny pin head sized nick near the
    clip (see pic) and a couple of very small marks on the black derby on the top of the cap.
    M/F flexible nib - smooth writer.

    Conklin Endura Mahogany Hard Rubber Senior Flattop (5-1/4"). $395
    The top of the Endura line in the 20's.
    Great color. No oxidation. No cracks, blemishes or personalizations.
    F/M nib - very smooth writer.
    The barrel imprint is rather worn.

    Sapphire Conklin Endura Senior Flattop (5-1/4"). $595
    The top of the Endura line in the 20's. No cracks or blemishes. Excellent conditon. Fantastic color.
    Re-tipped medium stub nib - great writer - very smooth.
    Note that this is not the broad stub. It is considerably narrower and, thus, suitable for everyday use.
    Complete barrel imprint with a couple of spots of wear.

    Conklin Endura Black & Bronze Senior Flattop (5-1/4"). $425
    The top of the Endura line in the 20's. No cracks or blemishes. Fantastic color.
    Fine nib - very smooth writer. Great condition with crisp, complete barrel imprint.


    Sapphire Conklin Endura Senior Flattop - Posting Pen (5-1/4"). $500
    The top of the Endura line in the 20's. No cracks or blemishes.Fantastic color.
    F nib - Posting pens were made for accountants. They have rigid fine nibs.
    This one is marked "posting" on the barrel (see pic).

    Conklin "Dawn" (Black Veined Grey with Red) (5"). $175.
    Medium nib - great writer.
    Fantastic color. Excellent condition.

    Conklin Endura Imperial (4-7/8"). $550.
    The Endura Imperial is perhaps the rarest of the Enduras (not as rare as the Durograph which is not an Endura).
    At first glance it appears to be a Black & Bronze (see below). It is not! It is referred to as blue (or purple) & yellow.
    To test for an Imperial a strong light is placed at the cap lip and, wonder of wonders, one sees blue/purple.
    This one has exceptional color. No cracks or chips. Excellent condition. Bright color.
    Medium semi-flexible nib. Very smooth writer.

    Sapphire Conklin Endura Senior Flattop (5-1/4"). $525
    The top of the Endura line in the 20's. No cracks or blemishes. Near mint. Fantastic color.
    M/F nib - very smooth writer.

    Conklin Endura Mahogany Hard Rubber Senior Flattop (5-1/4"). $225
    The top of the Endura line in the 20's.
    This is truly a vintage pen in the sense that it is well worn, i.e. weak barrel and clip imprints, but very well maintained.
    The color is fantastic - virtually no oxidation. No cracks or blemishes.
    M/F nib - very smooth writer. Worn, almost imperceptible, personalization.

    Conklin Endura Black & Bronze Senior Flattop (5-1/4"). $275
    The top of the Endura line in the 20's. No cracks or blemishes. Fantastic color.
    Medium nib - very smooth writer. Great condition, but inexplicably weak barrel imprint.

    Conklin Black Veined Grey with Red (4-1/2"). $175.
    Stub nib - great writer.
    Fantastic color. Excellent condition.

    Conklin Student Special Light Blue flattop (4-7/8"). $450.
    The solid pastel colors were unique to the student special.
    No cracks or chips. Excellent condition. Very bright color. Complete imprint.
    M/F nib - great writer - very smooth.

    Conklin Student Special Darker Blue flattop (4-7/8"). $450.
    The solid pastel colors were unique to the student special.
    No cracks or chips. Excellent condition. Very bright color. Complete imprint.
    M/F nib - great writer - very smooth.

    Conklin Student Special Green flattop (4-7/8"). $390.
    The solid pastel colors were unique to the student special.
    No cracks or chips. Excellent condition. Very bright color. Complete imprint.
    M/F nib - great writer - very smooth.

    Conklin Student Special Orange flattop (4-7/8"). $390.
    The solid pastel colors were unique to the student special.
    No cracks or chips. Excellent condition. Very bright color. Complete imprint.
    M/F nib - great writer - very smooth.

    Conklin All-American Flattop (4-1/4"). $275.
    Medium/Fine nib - great writer.
    Fantastic color. Excellent condition.

    Conklin Halloween/Clown (it is known by both names.) $875.
    One of the most sought after of the Conklins. (4-7/8").
    No cracks or chips. Excellent condition.
    As can be seen, exceptional color. Complete imprint.
    Only a few of the usual marks of a vintage pen.
    Fine flexible nib - smooth writer.

    Conklin Student Imperial (4-7/8"). $625.
    The Imperial is perhaps the rarest of the Conklins after the Duragraph/Crescent filler era.
    It was made as an Endura model and in the Student model.
    At first glance it appears to be a Black & Bronze (see below). It is not! It is blue (or perhaps purple) & yellow.
    To test for an Imperial a strong light is placed at the cap lip and, wonder of wonders, one sees blue/purple.
    This one has exceptional color. The color is so good that you can see the blue without placing a light inside the cap (see pic).
    No cracks or chips. Complete barrel imprint. Excellent condition.
    Medium semi-flexible nib. Very smooth writer.

    Conklin Student Special Sapphire flattop (4-7/8"). $275.
    The sapphire color is the same color that Conklin used for their Endura models.
    No cracks or chips. Excellent condition. Very bright color. Complete imprint.
    Re-tipped medium nib - great writer - very smooth.

    Conklin Student Special Verd flattop (4-7/8"). $225.
    The verd color is the same color that Conklin used for their Endura models.
    No cracks or chips. Excellent condition. Very bright color. Complete imprint.
    Medium nib - smooth writer.

    Conklin Student Special Orange flattop (4-7/8"). $325.
    The solid pastel colors were unique to the student special.
    Excellent condition. Very bright color. Complete imprint.
    One flaw – sealed crack in the barrel threads which doesn’t interfere with the operation. The cap screws on perfectly.
    M/F nib - great writer - very smooth.

    WATERMAN

    Waterman 94 Rose Ripple set (pen: 5") with original case. $2550
    I think this set was used, but not much. It is truly superb.
    Hallmarked 9kt cap band inscribed F.D.W. (for Frank D. Waterman) and 375 signifying 9kt gold.
    Very deep barrel imprints. M/F flexible nib. Smooth writer.
    The case is in fantastic condition. No rips, tears or holes. Only a few smudges.


    Enormous Waterman #18 POC Black Hard Rubber (5-7/8") Flexible #18 nib. $1050
    Almost 1/2" longer than the Waterman 56 or Parker Duofold Senior. The nib is gigantic.
    I judge the nib to be a Fine, but it is flexible enough to make virtually any width you wish.
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The POC means pocket version which means that it has a gold fill pocket clip.
    It is an eyedropper filler with a screw cap (somewhat unusual) that holds lots of ink, about 4 eyedroppers full. It is an extremely smooth writer.
    I have been using it for some time and it is a wonderful pen.

    Waterman 56 Cardinal Red Hard Rubber (5-1/2") $1050
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. M/F nib. Good writer, good imprint.

    Waterman 55 Cardinal Red Hard Rubber (5-1/2") $450
    Fine semi-flexible nib. nib. Both barrel imprints are complete. The one in the middle of the barrel is crisp (see pic).

    Waterman 54 Cardinal Red Hard Rubber (5-3/8") $375
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. Fine flexible nib nib. Good imprint.

    Waterman 52 Cardinal Red Hard Rubber (5-3/8") $375
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips except for a tiny nick on the very top of the cap. M flexible nib nib. Excellent imprint.

    Waterman 52 Cardinal Red Hard Rubber (5-3/8") $375
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chip. Medium Flexible nib. Excellent imprint.

    Waterman 56 Bandless Red Ripple (5-1/2") $625
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. M/F nib.

    Waterman 56 Black chased hard rubber (5-1/2") $275
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. Chasing worn, but visible.
    Medium stub nib. Strong ink flow. Good writer.

    Waterman #7 Red Ripple (5-1/2") $375
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #7 is slightly larger than a 55 and slightly smaller than a 56.
    M nib. Extremely smooth writer. Correct "red" nib - consistent with red band on the cap.
    Waterman designated the red nib as "standard" configuration for "correspondence".

    Waterman #7 Red Ripple - Pink nib (5-1/2") $695
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #7 is slightly larger than a 55 and slightly smaller than a 56.
    Correct "pink" nib and pink band on the cap. The matching pink cap band has been replaced.
    The barrel imprint is worn, but readable.
    In Waterman's color designation for their nibs a pink is a Flexible fine nib. Smooth writer.

    Waterman #7 Red Ripple - Pink nib (5-1/2") $695
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #7 is slightly larger than a 55 and slightly smaller than a 56.
    Correct "pink" nib and pink band on the cap. The barrel imprint is somewhat worn.
    In Waterman's color designation for their nibs a pink is a Flexible fine nib. Smooth writer.

    Waterman #7 Red Ripple - Brown nib (5-1/2") $595
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #7 is slightly larger than a 55 and slightly smaller than a 56.
    Correct "brown" nib and brown band on the cap. The matching brown cap band has been replaced.
    The barrel imprint is worn.
    In Waterman's color designation for their nibs brwon is fine, flexible – it differs from the pink in that it is a medium length nib and, thus, not as flexible as the pink.
    This is a very nice writer.

    Waterman #5 Red Ripple (5-1/2") - Rare Grey Nib $1450
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #5 is smaller than #7 and and has a flared end of the cap.
    This is a rare pen with correct grey cap band indicating the nib "color". The "grey" nib
    was designated by Waterman as "Grey, Oblique, for those who hold the pen at an angle or between
    the [index and middle] fingers". The grey nib is a left oblique nib, right tine longer than the left (looks like a left foot).
    It is an extremely smooth writer. The matching grey cap band is in nearly perfect condition.

    Waterman #5 Red Ripple (5-1/2") - Pink Nib $325
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #5 is smaller than #7 and and has a flared end of the cap.
    Highly desirable "pink" nib designated as ""flexible fine" by Waterman.
    It is an extremely smooth writer. The matching pink cap band has been replaced and is perfect.

    Waterman #5 Red Ripple (5") - Brown Nib $325
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #5 is smaller than #7 and and has a flared end of the cap.
    The brown nib was designated as "fine" for "general use" by Waterman.
    It is an extremely smooth writer. It has the proper matching brown cap band which is in very good condition.

    Waterman 94 Rare Blue Ripple. (5") $475
    Excellent condition. Double imprints, both excellent. No cracks or chips.
    Fine flexible nib - smooth writer.
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    Waterman Lady Patrician (5") $75
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. Some discoloration as seen in the pic below.
    Fine semi-flexible nib - smooth writer.

    Waterman 94 Olive Ripple. (5") $375
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips.
    Fine flexible nib - smooth writer.

    Waterman 94 Olive Ripple. (5") $375
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips.
    Fine flexible nib - smooth writer.

    Waterman 55 Woodgrain (5-1/2") $275
    Re-tipped stub nib - great writer.
    Excellent condition. Good imprint. No cracks or chips.

    Waterman 55 Red Ripple (5-1/2") $350
    Re-tipped stub nib - great writer.
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips.

    Waterman SF (Self Filler) Black Chased Hard Rubber. About the size of a 55. (5-1/2") $250
    Medium extremely flexible nib - smooth writer.Strong ink flow.
    This is the most flexible nib I have ever used.
    Good condition. No cracks or chips. Weak imprint and chasing.

    Waterman 54 Black Hard Rubber (5-3/8") $195
    Medium very flexible nib - smooth writer.
    Flexible, but not as flexible as the SF above.
    Good condition. No cracks or chips. Strong imprint.

    Waterman 52 Red Ripple (5-3/8") $165
    Excellent condition. Complete imprint. No cracks or chips. Medium nib.
    Medium semi-flexible nib. Excellent writer.

    Waterman 52 Red Ripple (5-3/8") $150
    Excellent condition. Good imprint. No cracks or chips. Medium nib.

    Waterman 52 Woodgrain set - very unusual pattern on pen (5-3/8") $175
    Excellent condition. Good imprint. No cracks or chips. Medium nib.

    Waterman 94 Rare Blue Ripple. (5") $475
    Excellent condition. Complete imprint. No cracks or chips. Medium nib - smooth writer.

    Waterman #7 Red Ripple - Grey nib (5-1/2") $1050
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #7 is slightly larger than a 55 and slightly smaller than a 56.
    Correct "grey" nib and grey band on the cap.
    The grey is the rarest of the color nibs.
    In Waterman's color designation for their nibs a grey is an oblique nib.

    Waterman #7 Red Ripple - Pink nib (5-1/2") $750
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #7 is slightly larger than a 55 and slightly smaller than a 56.
    Correct "pink" nib and pink band on the cap. Complete barrel imprint.
    In Waterman's color designation for their nibs a pink is a Flexible fine nib.

    Waterman #7 Red Ripple - Blue nib (5-1/2") $750
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #7 is slightly larger than a 55 and slightly smaller than a 56.
    Correct "blue" nib and blue band on the cap. Complete barrel imprint.
    In Waterman's color designation for their nibs a blue is a stub nib.

    Waterman #5 Red Ripple (5") - Green Nib $325
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #5 is smaller than #7 and and has a flared end of the cap.
    The green nib was designated as "rigid" for "copy work" by Waterman.
    It is an extremely smooth writer. It has the proper matching green cap band which is in very good condition.

    Waterman #5 Red Ripple (5") - Red Nib $325
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. The #5 is smaller than #7 and and has a flared end of the cap.
    The red nib was designated as "standard configuration" for "correspondence" by Waterman.
    It is an extremely smooth writer. It has the proper matching red cap band which is in very good condition.

    Waterman #5 Red Ripple (5") - Purple Nib $325
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips. Tiny mark on the purple cap band. The #5 is smaller than #7 and and has a flared end of the cap.
    The purple nib designated as "Stiff-fine" for "Accountants & Gregg shorthand" by Waterman.
    It is an extremely smooth writer. It has the proper matching purple cap band which is in good condition, but has a tiny mark on it.

    Waterman 94 Steel Quartz (5") $195
    Excellent condition. No cracks or chips.
    Fine flexible nib - smooth writer.

    SHEAFFER - PFM

    Grey Sheaffer PFM V - F/M nib - (5-3/8") $525
    The rarest of the PFMs. Excellent condition.
    No scratches or marks whatsoever, cap or barrel.
    Fine nib - smooth writer.

    Black Sheaffer PFM V - F nib - (5-3/8") $375
    A couple of dents on the very top of the cap. Otherwise OK.

    Maroon Sheaffer PFM V - F nib - (5-3/8") $395

    Black Sheaffer PFM V - F nib - (5-3/8") $375
    Near perfect cap.

    Black Sheaffer PFM V - F/M nib - (5-3/8") $375
    A couple of dents on the very top of the cap. Otherwise OK.

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    Blue Sheaffer PFM V - M/F nib - (5-3/8") $495
    Perfect cap - no marks that I can find.

    Blue Sheaffer PFM V - M/F nib - (5-3/8") $450
    Near perfect cap - no marks that I can find.

    Maroon Sheaffer PFM V - F nib - (5-3/8") $395
    Near perfect cap - no marks that I can find.

    Black Sheaffer PFM V - XF nib (very smooth) - (5-3/8") $425
    Excellent condition. No cosmetic flaws other than the usual superficial marks.

    Black Sheaffer PFM IV - F nib - (5-3/8") $325
    Near perfect cap.

    Black Sheaffer PFM IV - F nib (maybe XF) - (5-3/8") $375
    A tiny nick (almost imperceptible) on the very top of the cap. Otherwise OK.

    Green Sheaffer PFM IV - F nib - (5-3/8") $395

    Black Sheaffer PFM III - Stub nib (fantastic writer) - (5-3/8") $375
    Cosmetically in great shape, but the real attraction is the great stub nib.

    Maroon Sheaffer PFM III - M nib - (5-3/8") $325

    Maroon Sheaffer PFM III - M nib - (5-3/8") $325

    Green Sheaffer PFM III - M nib - (5-3/8") $325

    Black Sheaffer PFM III - M/F nib - (5-3/8") $250

    Green Sheaffer PFM I - M nib - (5-3/8") $175

    Maroon Sheaffer PFM I - M nib - (5-3/8") $175

    Black Sheaffer PFM I - M nib - (5-3/8") $175

    OTHER SHEAFFER

    Sheaffer Balance - Oversized Black (5-1/2") $145
    M nib. Smooth writer.

    Sheaffer Balance - Oversized Black & Pearl (5-3/4") $195
    M nib. Smooth writer. Only moderate discoloration.

    Sheaffer Flattop - Oversized Black (5-3/8") $145
    M nib. Smooth writer.

    Sheaffer Flattop - Oversized Jade (5-3/8") $145
    M/F nib. Smooth writer.

    Sheaffer Jade Green Flattop 3-25. (4-3/8") $65
    M nib. Smooth writer.

    Sheaffer Snorkel - Powder blue. (5-1/2") $95
    F/M nib. Smooth writer.

    Sheaffer Flattop Black & Pearl. (4-1/2") $65
    F nib. Smooth writer. Minimal discoloration.

    Sheaffer Snorkel - Black with rolled gold cap. (5-1/2") $125
    M two-tone nib. Very smooth writer.

    Sheaffer Black Flattop #2. (4-3/8") $45
    M nib. Smooth writer. Previous owner inexplicably put some lines on the end of the cap.

    OTHER MANUFACTURERS

    Eversharp Skyline Modern Stripe - Blue (5-3/8") $175
    M flexible nib - smooth writer.
    This pen is also known as "Moire" and "Shadow Wave".

    Wahl full gold fill. (3-1/2") $145
    M flexible nib - smooth writer.
    Excellent condition.

    Wahl Mahogany. (4-1/8") $145
    M/F nib - smooth writer. Excellent condition.

    Wahl Black Hard Rubber. (4-1/8") $145
    M/F nib - smooth writer. The black hard rubber is in exceptional condition.

    Eversharp Skyline - Black (5-3/8") $125
    M nib - exceptionally smooth writer.