The design of the cap stud, and general shape of this De La Rue pen is reminiscent of the 1930s, but it was produced as part of a 'new line' of pens in the late 1940s.

Finished in black with gold filled trim, this is a fine example.  It has an excellent surface, and a crisp imprint with a little tarnish on the clip. The 'stepped' clip was first seen in some 1930s Onoto pens.  

A new ink sac was fitted and the pen was thoroughly cleaned, checked and tested.  The filling system works well and the 14 Ct. Gold De La Rue nib writes with a medium line, perhaps a touch on the fine side.  At 15.6 cm. when posted it is a good sized and well balanced pen.