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[[File:Chilton-LongIsland-JadeGreen-Capped.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Chilton]] in jade green celluloid]]

[[File:Chilton-LongIsland-JadeGreen-Capped.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Chilton]] in jade green celluloid]]

The first [[Chilton]] pens were made in black or [[mottled]] hard rubber, but as early as 1926  new models built in celluloid were produced, using the classic ''Jade green'' and ''Pearl Black'' colors. In these early years all [[Chilton]] production came from the Boston plant, and the models of this period are often referred to by the name of this city.

The first [[Chilton]] pens were made in black or [[mottled]] hard rubber, but as early as 1926  new models built in celluloid were produced, using the classic ''Jade green'' and ''Pearl Black'' colors. In these early years all [[Chilton]] production came from the Boston plant, and the models of this period are often referred to by the name of this city.

In the late '20s (the exact moment of the transfer is not clear, some suggest it in 1926, others in 1929) the [[Chilton]] moved the production facilities from Boston to Long Island (in New York) also incorporating the remains of [[Crocker]]. In this period new celluloid models with new colors were produced, and a second version of the loading system was developed. In the new mechanism the external barrel was no longer used directly to do the compression, and there was an internal sliding metallic cylinder that could be driven through an handle back. The working principle was the same, but in this way the size of the cap could go back to a more proportionate dimension.  

In the late '20s (the exact moment of the transfer is not clear, some suggest it in 1926, others in 1929) the [[Chilton]] moved the production facilities from Boston to Long Island (in New York) also incorporating the remains of [[Crocker]]. In this period new celluloid models with new colors were produced, and a second version of the loading system was developed. In the new mechanism the external barrel was no longer used directly to do the compression, and there was an internal sliding metallic cylinder that could be driven through an handle back. The working principle was the same, but in this way the size of the cap could go back to a more proportionate dimension.

[[File:Chilton-LongIsland-Turquoise-Capped.jpg|thumb|A ''Long Island'' production [[Chilton]] pen]]

[[File:Chilton-LongIsland-Turquoise-Capped.jpg|thumb|A ''Long Island'' production [[Chilton]] pen]]

In the early 30's also [[Chilton]] started to produce ''[[streamlined]]'' models, following the trend introduced by the [[Balance]]. The this period models, produced in 15 color variations and 8 different sizes are commonly called ''[[Chilton Long Island|Long Island]]''. More or less at this time there was the birth of the so-called [[Lox-Top]] models, equipped with a particular mechanism that prevented the cap from unscrewing when the pen was inserted into a pocket, this was carried out by a small pin, actuated by the clip, which was to hang on the section when the clip was moved from the cloth of the pocket.

In the early 30's also [[Chilton]] started to produce ''[[streamlined]]'' models, following the trend introduced by the [[Balance]]. The this period models, produced in 15 color variations and 8 different sizes are commonly called ''[[Chilton Long Island|Long Island]]''. More or less at this time there was the birth of the so-called [[Lox-Top]] models, equipped with a particular mechanism that prevented the cap from unscrewing when the pen was inserted into a pocket, this was carried out by a small pin, actuated by the clip, which was to hang on the section when the clip was moved from the cloth of the pocket.

Between 1934 and 1935 (the two dates comes from different sources) [[Chilton]] introduced what is probably his masterpiece, the [[Wingflow]] model. The name come from the peculiar pen nib, cover by a patent ({{Cite patent|US|2089449}}) that was filed in 1935, equipped with lateral wings folded around the feeder, so that the nib could not be misaligned.

Between 1934 and 1935 (the two dates comes from different sources) [[Chilton]] introduced what is probably his masterpiece, the [[Wingflow]] model. The name come from the peculiar pen nib, cover by a patent ({{Cite patent|US|2089449}}) that was filed in 1935, equipped with lateral wings folded around the feeder, so that the nib could not be misaligned.

In 1939 [[Chilton]] produced his last quality pen, the [[Golden Quill]]. The pen was launched at the New York World Fair. The new pen had a simple and austere style, in sharp contrast with the opulence of the [[Wingflow]]. The quality was as always impeccable, but the company had economical difficulties and the new pen was not publicized enough: sales were scarce so that the pen is very rare and  today id very sought by collectors.

In 1939 [[Chilton]] produced his last quality pen, the [[Golden Quill]]. The pen was launched at the New York World Fair. The new pen had a simple and austere style, in sharp contrast with the opulence of the [[Wingflow]]. The quality was as always impeccable, but the company had economical difficulties and the new pen was not publicized enough: sales were scarce so that the pen is very rare and  today id very sought by collectors.

In 1941, after having produced some low quality economic pens (the ''Chiltonian'', sold mainly by correspondence), [[Chilton]], unable to generate sufficient sales, closed its doors and ceased operations.

In 1941, after having produced some low quality economic pens (the ''Chiltonian'', sold mainly by correspondence), [[Chilton]], unable to generate sufficient sales, closed its doors and ceased operations.

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