Condition:
Very nice+ condition, with a rich green pearl marbled pattern, no cracks or personilizations. The cap and barrel have some very light surface scratches. The clip is firm and in nice condition with a crisp Blackbird imprint. The clip and lever have just a touch of brassing, as shown in the photos. The barrel midsection has a crisp and clear imprint of the BLACKBIRD trade mark, BLACKBIRD SELF-FILLER, MABIE TODD CO LTD, MADE IN ENGLAND, and the barrel end of the pen has the model number 5241 (52 model 41 = green pearl) imprint, all as shown. The back of the cap and the feed also have the Blackbird imprint. This is a really lovely pen, the photos do not do it justice.
Blackbird by Mabie Todd - Model 5421
Brand and Year:
Blackbird by Mabie Todd and Co. Ltd. England c. mid-to-late 1940's
Filling System:
Lever Filler
Color:
Green pearl marbled patteren with nickel platted trim
Length:4 7/8" long
Nib:Medium - The Blackbird D MT & Co Ltd 14k gold Made in England nib is medium. The nib is in nice condition with clear imprints and ample tipping material, as shown in the photos. The nib is a quality writer, with a nice little bit of flex providing some line variation with my handwriting style. A photo of the ink test has been provided for reference.