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Pen W315 – Waterman 55 Red Ripple - $380
Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
Medium Flex F-BB nib, Normail Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: $380
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 in red ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #5 medium flex nib that writes a fine (border line with extra fine) to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The Waterman 55 is the same size as the Waterman 7, an oversize vintage pen with an oversize vintage nib, which are not common in the marketplace. Some brassing on the gold trim. Fairly good imprints on the barrel and great overall condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1920s.
Note: This pen was originally fitted with a BB Stub nib with flex. That nib is sold.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: $380
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 in red ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #5 medium flex nib that writes a fine (border line with extra fine) to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The Waterman 55 is the same size as the Waterman 7, an oversize vintage pen with an oversize vintage nib, which are not common in the marketplace. Some brassing on the gold trim. Fairly good imprints on the barrel and great overall condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1920s.
Note: This pen was originally fitted with a BB Stub nib with flex. That nib is sold.
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Pen W049 – Waterman 55 Ripple - $695
Gold Crowns on Caps, Fountain Pen & Pencil Set
Med. Flex XF-BB Nib: Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Outstanding Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med Flex: XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 7/16” PRICE: $695
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 Ripple with golden crowns on the caps. Fountain pen and pencil set. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal medium flex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. This nib is capable to write at any speed when not flexed. Astonishing color vibrancy on the red ripple. The crown bands makes this an extremely elegant and hard to find Waterman set. There's some brassing and a couple of minor dings on the crown jewels. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1920s.
Nib condition: Outstanding Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med Flex: XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 7/16” PRICE: $695
COMMENTS: Waterman 55 Ripple with golden crowns on the caps. Fountain pen and pencil set. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal medium flex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. This nib is capable to write at any speed when not flexed. Astonishing color vibrancy on the red ripple. The crown bands makes this an extremely elegant and hard to find Waterman set. There's some brassing and a couple of minor dings on the crown jewels. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1920s.
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Pen W316 – Waterman 54 Red Ripple - $460 (In Layaway)
Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s, Near Mint
Superflex XXF-BB 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: Superflex XXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $460
COMMENTS: Waterman 54 in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #4 superflex nib that writes a double extra fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth that just glides on paper and is capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib is also capable to making those very desired hairlines and very wide lines. This pen is in near mint condition. Its only flaw is that is has a later model lever box. Otherwise, it would be graded as a mint pen. Strong imprints on the barrel. Very vibrant red ripple colors and very smooth exterior. No brassing. Very hard to find a 80+ year old pen in this condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $460
COMMENTS: Waterman 54 in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #4 superflex nib that writes a double extra fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth that just glides on paper and is capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This nib is also capable to making those very desired hairlines and very wide lines. This pen is in near mint condition. Its only flaw is that is has a later model lever box. Otherwise, it would be graded as a mint pen. Strong imprints on the barrel. Very vibrant red ripple colors and very smooth exterior. No brassing. Very hard to find a 80+ year old pen in this condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W225 – Waterman 52 Woodgrain - $650
Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s, Near Mint
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Very Good Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $650
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Woodgrain hard rubber and gold trim. Similar in color with a red ripple, but without the ripples … a much harder to find color. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 Maniflex medium nib (firm nib), an ultra smooth writing nib. Perfect imprints on the barrel still have their original gold imprints. Minor brassing on the gold trim. Lever filler. New sac. Pencil uses the twist mechanism and is fully operational. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Note: I have some flexible nibs for this pen should you prefer. Please contact me for pricing.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium, Firm Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $650
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Woodgrain hard rubber and gold trim. Similar in color with a red ripple, but without the ripples … a much harder to find color. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 Maniflex medium nib (firm nib), an ultra smooth writing nib. Perfect imprints on the barrel still have their original gold imprints. Minor brassing on the gold trim. Lever filler. New sac. Pencil uses the twist mechanism and is fully operational. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Note: I have some flexible nibs for this pen should you prefer. Please contact me for pricing.
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Pen W255 – Waterman 52 Red Ripple - $290
Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
Superflex XF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Good Metal: Good Color: Good
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $290
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The exterior of this pen has wear, imprints are gone on the barrel, some light brassing and replacement rivets on the clip. Still a decent red ripple Waterman pen with a wonderful flex nib. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $290
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The exterior of this pen has wear, imprints are gone on the barrel, some light brassing and replacement rivets on the clip. Still a decent red ripple Waterman pen with a wonderful flex nib. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W317 – Waterman 52V - $540
Red Ripple, Gold Trim, Canada, 1920s, Vibrant Color
Wet Noodle F-BB Nib; Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: Yes Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: $540
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V in red ripple hard rubber with gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine (border line with an extra fine) to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable of making hairlines, and to write at any speed when the nib is not flexed. This is also an extremely responsive nib. Pen measures 4 3/8” long (capped) and 5 ¾” long (posted). Vibrant red ripple color. Great imprints on the barrel. Some brassing on the trim, mainly in the clip ball. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: Yes Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: $540
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V in red ripple hard rubber with gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine (border line with an extra fine) to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable of making hairlines, and to write at any speed when the nib is not flexed. This is also an extremely responsive nib. Pen measures 4 3/8” long (capped) and 5 ¾” long (posted). Vibrant red ripple color. Great imprints on the barrel. Some brassing on the trim, mainly in the clip ball. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.
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Pen W287 – Waterman 52 1/2 Ring Top - $275
Red Ripple, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s, Vibrant Color
Medium XF-BB Nib; Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/4”
PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 ring-top in red ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes an extra fine (border line with a double extra fine) to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Pen measures 4 3/4” long (capped and not including the ringtop) and 6 1/8” long (posted). Vibrant red ripple color. Moderate imprint on the barrel. Minor brassing on the cap band. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/4”
PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 ring-top in red ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes an extra fine (border line with a double extra fine) to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Pen measures 4 3/4” long (capped and not including the ringtop) and 6 1/8” long (posted). Vibrant red ripple color. Moderate imprint on the barrel. Minor brassing on the cap band. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W293 – Waterman 52 1/2V Ringtop - $250
Red Ripple, Gold Trim, Vibrant Colors, 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: Super Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $250
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top pen in red ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. This is an ultra smooth nib that has been professionally adjusted. It is capable of writing at speed when not flexed. The pen is 4 1/4” long (capped) and 5 3/4” long (posted). Very vibrant red ripple colors and strong imprint on the barrels. This is an extremely clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Super Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $250
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top pen in red ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. This is an ultra smooth nib that has been professionally adjusted. It is capable of writing at speed when not flexed. The pen is 4 1/4” long (capped) and 5 3/4” long (posted). Very vibrant red ripple colors and strong imprint on the barrels. This is an extremely clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W214 – Waterman 5 Ripple - $260
Purple Nib & Cap Band, USA, User Grade Pen
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Overall Grade: User Grade Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellentng Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Firm, Fine Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $260
COMMENTS: Waterman 5 Ripple with Purple nib and its matching purple band (original band). Unlike the Waterman 7 Ripple, the Waterman 5 Ripple has a fluted cap end, making it a very elegant pen. Fitted with a Waterman 14K Ideal Purple nib that writes a fine and firm line. Weak imprint on the barrel. Good color vibrancy on the red ripple. Marked as a user grade pen as the cap has a repaired crack. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellentng Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Firm, Fine Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $260
COMMENTS: Waterman 5 Ripple with Purple nib and its matching purple band (original band). Unlike the Waterman 7 Ripple, the Waterman 5 Ripple has a fluted cap end, making it a very elegant pen. Fitted with a Waterman 14K Ideal Purple nib that writes a fine and firm line. Weak imprint on the barrel. Good color vibrancy on the red ripple. Marked as a user grade pen as the cap has a repaired crack. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1920s.
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Pen W309 – Waterman 52V Ring-Top - $300
”Cardinal Red” Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
- Near Mint -
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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: Fine, Firm Imprints: No Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V ring-top in “Cardinal Redl” hard rubber with gold trim. The cardinal red color is a rare and very sought out color in vintage Waterman pens. And a very clean pen like this is highly desirable and hard to find. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 firm nib that writes a fine line. Very smooth writer. Pen measures 4 3/8” long (capped) and 5 ¾” long (posted). This is an extremely clean pen in near mint condition. Vibrant and even colors, no brassing on the trim, perfect imprints on the barrel, matching feed in red hard rubber, and correct nib. If it were not for a couple of scratches, this pen would be graded as in mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Note: Flex nibs available for this pen. Contact me for pricing.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Fine, Firm Imprints: No Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V ring-top in “Cardinal Redl” hard rubber with gold trim. The cardinal red color is a rare and very sought out color in vintage Waterman pens. And a very clean pen like this is highly desirable and hard to find. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 firm nib that writes a fine line. Very smooth writer. Pen measures 4 3/8” long (capped) and 5 ¾” long (posted). This is an extremely clean pen in near mint condition. Vibrant and even colors, no brassing on the trim, perfect imprints on the barrel, matching feed in red hard rubber, and correct nib. If it were not for a couple of scratches, this pen would be graded as in mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Note: Flex nibs available for this pen. Contact me for pricing.
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