WS Hicks model Century 300 fountain pen. Hicks made pens and pencils in gold and silver made overlays for some of the largest pen manufacturers of their time as well as jewellers such as Cartier and Tiffany. This is an uncommon early black chased hard rubber Hicks marked Century Fountain Pen No 300 and WS Hicks New York near the base of the barrel. The nib with fine flexible tip is marked William S Hicks New York 14K. Length 5 1/8” and 6 1/4” posted, filling mechanism dropper fill. Overall excellent condition with some minor scratches, chasing and imprints strong. An uncommon early WS Hicks fountain pen.