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 ​OVERSIZED PEN !!!
RARE MODEL !!!
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​Pen W1076 – Waterman 55 - $795
Cardinal Red Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, Gold Crown, USA, 1920s
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Overall Grade: Very Good                Metal: Very Good             Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent                  Thread: Very Good           Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Broad (Rigid)                  Imprints: No                    Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: $795

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. Full sized pen. 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 Ideal New York Manifold #5 nib. This is a rigid (firm) nib that writes a Broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth and a very enjoyable to write with. 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.

GREAT COLORING !!!
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Pen W1057 – Waterman 52 1/2 - SOLD

Red Ripple Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, Canada, 1920s
Wet Noodle XF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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Overall Grade: Very Good              Metal: Very Good            Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Excellent                 Thread: Excellent            Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XF-BB        Imprints: No                   Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD


COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 fountain pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Full sized pen, in terms of length. The "1/2" in Waterman model nomenclature stands for slim profile pen body. This model is basically a thinner 52 model. Fitted with its correct 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when the nib is not flexed. Perfect Red Ripple hard rubber with very vibrant colors and lots of luster. Great barrel imprints. If it were not for a little bit of brassing and a tiny small piece that has chipped off from the lever box, this pen would be graded and valued significantly higher. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.

NEAR MINT CONDITION !!!​​
Pen W1089 – Waterman 52 1/2V Ring-Top - SOLD Via Layaway

Red Ripple Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle XF-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 XF-BBB         Imprints: No                     Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: SOLD Via Layaway
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COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top pen in Red Ripple hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman #2 wet noodle nib that produces an Extra Fine (border line with a XXF) to Triple Broad Line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen is in near mint condition. The color in the red ripple hard rubber is very vibrant and lustrous. Perfect barrel imprints. No brassing in the trim. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.

Pen W1049 – Waterman 52 1/2 Ring-Top - SOLD
Cardinal Red Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1920s
​Superflex XF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed


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Overall Grade: Excellent                  Metal: Excellent.                   Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent                   Thread: Excellent                 Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XF-BB              Imprints: No                        Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE:
SOLD

COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top pen in Cardinal Red hard rubber and gold trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The cardinal red color is in good condition. It has a couple of minor stain in a couple of small areas. Matching feed in cardinal red hard rubber, which is correct for this pen. Moderate imprints on the side of the barrel and moderate "52 1/2 V" imprint on the flat end of the barrel. Gold trim in in excellent condition. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920's.


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.

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.

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