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NEAR MINT PEN SET
Pen W1095 – Waterman 52 Pen Set - $1,895
Cardinal Red Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
Fountain Pen + Mechanical Pencil + Hardshell Presentation Box
Wet Noodle F-BBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $1,895
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 pen set in Cardinal Red Hard Rubber and gold trim. This pen set is comprised of the fountain pen, the mechanical pencil, and its hardshell Waterman pen case. The Cardinal Red hard rubber is one of the most gorgeous and sought after hard rubber colors among vintage Waterman pens. Finding a complete set with all original parts, with a fantastic flex nib and in this condition does not happen too often nowadays. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The cardinal red color is in perfect condition. Not marked as in mint condition as it has one small nick towards the end of the barrel. Gold trim is also in near mint condition with just a tad of brassing. Perfect barrel imprints. Matching feed in cardinal red hard rubber, which is correct for this pen. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Mechanical pencil uses the twist mechanism, is fully operational and also in neat mint condition. Presentation box is the hardshell type with blue leather exterior and an ivory colored interior. It is also in outstanding shape. Made in USA in the 1920's.
Note: I will NOT consider braking the set and selling the fountain pen only. May consider keeping the presentation box by substracting $100 from the asking price above.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $1,895
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 pen set in Cardinal Red Hard Rubber and gold trim. This pen set is comprised of the fountain pen, the mechanical pencil, and its hardshell Waterman pen case. The Cardinal Red hard rubber is one of the most gorgeous and sought after hard rubber colors among vintage Waterman pens. Finding a complete set with all original parts, with a fantastic flex nib and in this condition does not happen too often nowadays. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The cardinal red color is in perfect condition. Not marked as in mint condition as it has one small nick towards the end of the barrel. Gold trim is also in near mint condition with just a tad of brassing. Perfect barrel imprints. Matching feed in cardinal red hard rubber, which is correct for this pen. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Mechanical pencil uses the twist mechanism, is fully operational and also in neat mint condition. Presentation box is the hardshell type with blue leather exterior and an ivory colored interior. It is also in outstanding shape. Made in USA in the 1920's.
Note: I will NOT consider braking the set and selling the fountain pen only. May consider keeping the presentation box by substracting $100 from the asking price above.
OVERSIZED PEN !!!
RARE MODEL !!!
PHENOMENAL WET NOODLE NIB !!!
Pen W1076 – Waterman 55 - $1,500
Cardinal Red Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, Gold Crown, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle B-BBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle B-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: $1,500
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 fountain pen set Cardinal Red hard rubber and gold trim. The Gold crown at the end of the cap is the focal point of this pen. Oversized pen body. Clipped cap. Oversized Waterman pens in cardinal red color are not common, and having the unique and ultra elegant gold crown makes this a much harder to find and a more desirable pen. Correct cardinal red section and its matching feed. Fitted with its correct 14k Waterman #5 Wet noodle nib that writes a Broad to Triple Broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib has the slim and very long tines. Likewise, this nib has very rounded iridium tipping, making it ideal for someone who writes fast most of the time, to an over writer or to someone who is relatively new to flex nibs. In my flexibility scale from zero to 100, this nib is graded at 90. Likewise, in my responsiveness scale from zero to 10, this nib is graded at 8. The combination of all of these attributes, including being a vintage oversized wet noodle nib, makes this an ultra rare, highly desirable and very valuable flex nib. A significant portion of the price in this pen is associated with its exotic flex nib. This pen has some cosmetic flaws, which are reflected on the selling price. The cap has a couple of hairline cracks. One above and the other below the clip. they are very stable, and due to their location and the gold band on the cap lip, they will not affect the integrity of the cap. There is some gold plating loss on the lever box. Then, there is light darkening in the section and the area around the threads in the barrel. Other than these cosmetic flaws, this pen is sound, fully operational and a very desirable and gorgeous pen sample. Ultra vibrant orange colors. Barrel imprints still legible. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Note: This pen was originally listed with a firm (manifold) Broad Nib. I have finally found a phenomenal wet noodle nib that is compatible size wise and that it works perfectly with this pen body and feed (cardinal red hard rubber). So, the listing has been revised for an offering of a great looking pen and a magnificent wet noodle nib!
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle B-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: $1,500
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 fountain pen set Cardinal Red hard rubber and gold trim. The Gold crown at the end of the cap is the focal point of this pen. Oversized pen body. Clipped cap. Oversized Waterman pens in cardinal red color are not common, and having the unique and ultra elegant gold crown makes this a much harder to find and a more desirable pen. Correct cardinal red section and its matching feed. Fitted with its correct 14k Waterman #5 Wet noodle nib that writes a Broad to Triple Broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib has the slim and very long tines. Likewise, this nib has very rounded iridium tipping, making it ideal for someone who writes fast most of the time, to an over writer or to someone who is relatively new to flex nibs. In my flexibility scale from zero to 100, this nib is graded at 90. Likewise, in my responsiveness scale from zero to 10, this nib is graded at 8. The combination of all of these attributes, including being a vintage oversized wet noodle nib, makes this an ultra rare, highly desirable and very valuable flex nib. A significant portion of the price in this pen is associated with its exotic flex nib. This pen has some cosmetic flaws, which are reflected on the selling price. The cap has a couple of hairline cracks. One above and the other below the clip. they are very stable, and due to their location and the gold band on the cap lip, they will not affect the integrity of the cap. There is some gold plating loss on the lever box. Then, there is light darkening in the section and the area around the threads in the barrel. Other than these cosmetic flaws, this pen is sound, fully operational and a very desirable and gorgeous pen sample. Ultra vibrant orange colors. Barrel imprints still legible. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Note: This pen was originally listed with a firm (manifold) Broad Nib. I have finally found a phenomenal wet noodle nib that is compatible size wise and that it works perfectly with this pen body and feed (cardinal red hard rubber). So, the listing has been revised for an offering of a great looking pen and a magnificent wet noodle nib!
GORGEOUS MODEL !!!
NEAR MINT CONDITION
Pen W1096 – Waterman 5 - $1200
Red Ripple Hard Rubber, Fluted Cap, Gold Trim, Canada, 1920s
"Red" Colored Band in Cap, Keyhole "Red" Nib
Wet Noodle B-BBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle B-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5"
PRICE: $1200
COMMENTS: Waterman 5 fountain pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fluted cap with a "Red" colored band insert in the cap and with its matching "red" keyhole nib. The Waterman 5 red ripple is one of the most beautifully shaped among all vintage Waterman pens. That fluted shaped cap becomes the focal point of this pen model and it gives it very distinctive figure to its pen body. Full sized pen. Fitted with its correct 14k Waterman Ideal Keyhole #5 "Red" wet noodle nib that writes a Broad to Triple Broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, capable of writing at any speed when the nib is not flexed. The iridium tipping in this nib is very rounded, making it ideal for someone new to flex writing, to an over writer or to someone who writes extremely fast all the time. Perfect Red Ripple hard rubber with very vibrant colors and lots of luster. Great barrel imprints. If it were not for a couple of tiny spots of brassing in the gold trim this pen set would be graded as in Mint condition. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle B-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5"
PRICE: $1200
COMMENTS: Waterman 5 fountain pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fluted cap with a "Red" colored band insert in the cap and with its matching "red" keyhole nib. The Waterman 5 red ripple is one of the most beautifully shaped among all vintage Waterman pens. That fluted shaped cap becomes the focal point of this pen model and it gives it very distinctive figure to its pen body. Full sized pen. Fitted with its correct 14k Waterman Ideal Keyhole #5 "Red" wet noodle nib that writes a Broad to Triple Broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, capable of writing at any speed when the nib is not flexed. The iridium tipping in this nib is very rounded, making it ideal for someone new to flex writing, to an over writer or to someone who writes extremely fast all the time. Perfect Red Ripple hard rubber with very vibrant colors and lots of luster. Great barrel imprints. If it were not for a couple of tiny spots of brassing in the gold trim this pen set would be graded as in Mint condition. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.
THE ICONIC WATERMAN !!!
Pen W1106 – Waterman 52 - $720
Red Ripple Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
Superflex F-BBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Good Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $720
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 fountain pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Full sized pen. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14k Waterman #2 Superflex nib that produces a Fine to Double Broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen is in overall outstanding condition. The color of the red ripple hard rubber is very vibrant and lustrous. Very faint barrel imprints. Significant brassing throughout the gold trim. These are the two only cosmetic flaws in this pen. Otherwise, it is in such clean condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
COPPERPLATE & SPENCERIAN NIB!!!
Pen W1100 - Waterman 52V Pen - $995
Red Ripple Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
Superflex XXXF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent. Metal: Very Good Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Excellent. Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $995
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V fountain pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Clipped cap (from the factory). Fitted with a 14k Waterman #2 Superflex nib that writes a Triple Extra Fine to Double Broad line. This nib is ideal for Spencerian & Copperplate script, capable of producing the thinnest lines a flexible nib in a fountain pen can create. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The red ripple hard rubber is in near mint condition. It has very vibrant colors and full of luster as if it just rolled off the assembly line at the factory. The gold trim has some brassing, primarily in the gold band by the cap lip. Perfect barrel imprints. Pen measures 4 1/4" long (capped), and 5 3/4" long (posted). This pen was designed and manufactured to be used as a posted pen, becoming a full sized pen when posted, and offering perfect balance on the hand. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent. Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $995
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V fountain pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Clipped cap (from the factory). Fitted with a 14k Waterman #2 Superflex nib that writes a Triple Extra Fine to Double Broad line. This nib is ideal for Spencerian & Copperplate script, capable of producing the thinnest lines a flexible nib in a fountain pen can create. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The red ripple hard rubber is in near mint condition. It has very vibrant colors and full of luster as if it just rolled off the assembly line at the factory. The gold trim has some brassing, primarily in the gold band by the cap lip. Perfect barrel imprints. Pen measures 4 1/4" long (capped), and 5 3/4" long (posted). This pen was designed and manufactured to be used as a posted pen, becoming a full sized pen when posted, and offering perfect balance on the hand. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Pen W1014 – Waterman 52 1/2V Ring-Top Pen Set - $495
Red Ripple Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
Superflex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $495
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top pen set in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. This pen set is comprised of the fountain pen and mechanical pencil. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth, capable of writing at any speed when the nib is not flexed. Very vibrant Red Ripple color with lots of luster. Correct red ripple feed, matching the exterior of the pen. Great barrel imprints. Lever filler. New sac. The gold cone where the lead comes out has some patina. Otherwise, it is also in awesome condition and fully operational. It uses the twist mechanism. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $495
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top pen set in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. This pen set is comprised of the fountain pen and mechanical pencil. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth, capable of writing at any speed when the nib is not flexed. Very vibrant Red Ripple color with lots of luster. Correct red ripple feed, matching the exterior of the pen. Great barrel imprints. Lever filler. New sac. The gold cone where the lead comes out has some patina. Otherwise, it is also in awesome condition and fully operational. It uses the twist mechanism. Made in USA in the 1920s.
PHENOMENAL WET NOODLE NIB !!!
Pen W1107 – Waterman 52 1/2V Ring-Top - $995
Red Ripple Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle BB Stub Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $995
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 Wet Noodle Nib which also happens to be a Double Broad Stub nib. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth, capable of writing at any speed when the nib is not flexed. In my flexibility scale from zero to 100, this nib is graded at 90. Likewise, in my responsiveness scale from zero to 10, this nib is graded at 8. Both of these attributes combined with being ultra smooth make this nib an ultra rare nib, a highly desirable one and a more valuable one. Very vibrant Red Ripple color with lots of luster. Black rubber feed. Perfect barrel imprints. The gold trim is also in great condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $995
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 Wet Noodle Nib which also happens to be a Double Broad Stub nib. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth, capable of writing at any speed when the nib is not flexed. In my flexibility scale from zero to 100, this nib is graded at 90. Likewise, in my responsiveness scale from zero to 10, this nib is graded at 8. Both of these attributes combined with being ultra smooth make this nib an ultra rare nib, a highly desirable one and a more valuable one. Very vibrant Red Ripple color with lots of luster. Black rubber feed. Perfect barrel imprints. The gold trim is also in great condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
USER GRADE PEN BODY & NIB !!!
Pen W1090 - Waterman 52V Pen - $450
Red Ripple Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, Pen Box, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle F-BBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: User Grade Metal: Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: User Grade Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $450
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V fountain pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman #2 Wet Noodle nib that writes a Fine to Triple Broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This offering is for a pen body and nib that are both in USER GRADE condition due to multiple flaws. Incorrect lever. The current lever corresponds to a Waterman model pen from a decade later. Brassing in the gold trim. Missing clip on the cap (two small golden colored pins left where the rivets held the clip against the cap). Faint barrel imprints. The nib has significant scratches (cosmetic flaw, not operational). Still, this is a fully serviced and a fully operational pen and nib. Fantastic red ripple hard rubber color with very vibrant colors, great threads and a phenomenal flex writing nib. Pen measures 4 1/4" long (capped), and 5 3/4" long (posted). This pen was designed and manufactured to be used as a posted pen, becoming a full sized pen when posted, and offering perfect balance on the hand. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: User Grade Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $450
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V fountain pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman #2 Wet Noodle nib that writes a Fine to Triple Broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This offering is for a pen body and nib that are both in USER GRADE condition due to multiple flaws. Incorrect lever. The current lever corresponds to a Waterman model pen from a decade later. Brassing in the gold trim. Missing clip on the cap (two small golden colored pins left where the rivets held the clip against the cap). Faint barrel imprints. The nib has significant scratches (cosmetic flaw, not operational). Still, this is a fully serviced and a fully operational pen and nib. Fantastic red ripple hard rubber color with very vibrant colors, great threads and a phenomenal flex writing nib. Pen measures 4 1/4" long (capped), and 5 3/4" long (posted). This pen was designed and manufactured to be used as a posted pen, becoming a full sized pen when posted, and offering perfect balance on the hand. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Copyright notice: All photographs, written descriptions, flex nib specification, and content appearing in this website are the property of Mauricio Aguilar. They are protected by U.S. copyright laws, and are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without the written permission of Mauricio Aguilar. Buying an item does not entitle the buyer to use the photographs, the written description and the flex nib specification information.
