Waterman - Page 2
ONE OF THE RAREST VINTAGE PENS
& THE LARGEST WATERMAN PEN EVER MADE
NEAR MINT CONDITION!!!
Pen W496 – Waterman 20 Eyedropper - $2,995
BCHR, Nickel Trim, USA c.1910
#10 Nib, Very Flexible
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Overall Grade: NEAR MINT Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: #10, Fine/Med, Very Flexible Imprints: No Length: 6 5/8”
PRICE: $2,995
COMMENTS: Here's a pen it's unlikely you will see again, especially as a pen available for sale ... This is a Waterman 20 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber with a nickel-filled clip. This pen is the largest pen the Waterman Pen Company ever made. They have gigantic proportions. Most fountain pens during this era were standard sized, slim or short. Dip pens had been the main writing tool before and during this era and pen manufacturers made very few oversized pen models. This pen is substantially longer, wider and heavier than anything else. It dwarfed even the "oversized" models of that era (see the pictures of different Waterman model pens, side by side, to get an understanding of the dimensions of the model 20). Ink capacity is enormous so you do not have to refill it very often.
Fitted with a 14k Waterman #10 nib, the correct nib for this model. This is a flexible nib that writes a fine/medium line when no pressure is applied. It is also one of those nibs I grade as a "normal nib when no pressure is applied."
This pen is in near mint condition. Great color and crisp chasing in the hard rubber. Perfect imprints on the barrel. No brassing in the clip, which is firmly secured against the cap. No cracks or hairlines. This eyedropper model has the slip-on cap. I have taken this pen apart and cleaned it thoroughly. Have also micro adjusted the nib for proper ink flow. And it is quite exciting to write with this big massive chunck of hard rubber. Made in the US circa 1910.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: #10, Fine/Med, Very Flexible Imprints: No Length: 6 5/8”
PRICE: $2,995
COMMENTS: Here's a pen it's unlikely you will see again, especially as a pen available for sale ... This is a Waterman 20 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber with a nickel-filled clip. This pen is the largest pen the Waterman Pen Company ever made. They have gigantic proportions. Most fountain pens during this era were standard sized, slim or short. Dip pens had been the main writing tool before and during this era and pen manufacturers made very few oversized pen models. This pen is substantially longer, wider and heavier than anything else. It dwarfed even the "oversized" models of that era (see the pictures of different Waterman model pens, side by side, to get an understanding of the dimensions of the model 20). Ink capacity is enormous so you do not have to refill it very often.
Fitted with a 14k Waterman #10 nib, the correct nib for this model. This is a flexible nib that writes a fine/medium line when no pressure is applied. It is also one of those nibs I grade as a "normal nib when no pressure is applied."
This pen is in near mint condition. Great color and crisp chasing in the hard rubber. Perfect imprints on the barrel. No brassing in the clip, which is firmly secured against the cap. No cracks or hairlines. This eyedropper model has the slip-on cap. I have taken this pen apart and cleaned it thoroughly. Have also micro adjusted the nib for proper ink flow. And it is quite exciting to write with this big massive chunck of hard rubber. Made in the US circa 1910.
The following additional pictures are for reference to help envision
the massive proportions of a Waterman 20 pen
The pens in the picture above are, from top to bottom:
Waterman 52 red ripple, a full sized pen for vintage standards
Waterman 20 in BCHR
Waterman 7 red ripple pen, an oversized pen for vintage standards
Waterman 52 red ripple, a full sized pen for vintage standards
Waterman 20 in BCHR
Waterman 7 red ripple pen, an oversized pen for vintage standards
Nib sizes, from left to right:
Waterman #2 nib, the nib size used in a Waterman 52 pen
Waterman #10 nib, used in a Waterman 20 pen
Nib for Waterman Patrician, considered one of the largest nib sizes in vintage Waterman pens
Waterman #7 Keyhole nib, used in different Waterman 7 models, which are considered oversized for vintage standards
Waterman #2 nib, the nib size used in a Waterman 52 pen
Waterman #10 nib, used in a Waterman 20 pen
Nib for Waterman Patrician, considered one of the largest nib sizes in vintage Waterman pens
Waterman #7 Keyhole nib, used in different Waterman 7 models, which are considered oversized for vintage standards
Picture above:
Actual diameter of the Waterman pens.
Please take notice that a Waterman 7 red ripple pen is considered an oversized pen, for vintage standards, and it looks tiny when sitting next to the Waterman 20
Actual diameter of the Waterman pens.
Please take notice that a Waterman 7 red ripple pen is considered an oversized pen, for vintage standards, and it looks tiny when sitting next to the Waterman 20
RARE PEN with ULTRA RARE FLEX NIB
SPENCERIAN & COPPERPLATE NIB !!!
Pen W852 – Waterman 13 Eyedropper - $595
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Clip, USA, c.1910
Superflex XXXF-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 XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $595
COMMENTS: Waterman 13 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel clip. Screw-on section and slip-on cap. Clipped cap. Slim profile pen body. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal #3 superflex nib that writes a triple extra fine to double broad line. This nib has the very slim and long tines, making it a highly desirable vintage Waterman flex nib. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of ultra thin lines, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This would be an ideal nib for Copperplate and Spencerian scripts. The black hard rubber exterior is in awesome condition, very lustrous and with great chasing. Perfect barrel imprints. Very clean nickel clip. Eyedropper filler. Serviced. Made in USA circa 1910.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $595
COMMENTS: Waterman 13 eyedropper pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel clip. Screw-on section and slip-on cap. Clipped cap. Slim profile pen body. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal #3 superflex nib that writes a triple extra fine to double broad line. This nib has the very slim and long tines, making it a highly desirable vintage Waterman flex nib. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of ultra thin lines, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This would be an ideal nib for Copperplate and Spencerian scripts. The black hard rubber exterior is in awesome condition, very lustrous and with great chasing. Perfect barrel imprints. Very clean nickel clip. Eyedropper filler. Serviced. Made in USA circa 1910.
SPENCERIAN & COPPERPLATE NIB !!!
Pen W853 – Aikin Lambert - $340
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Superflex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/16”
PRICE: $340
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Aikin Lambert fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. This model had the same design and configuration of the iconic Waterman 52, the top selling pen in the 1920s. The Waterman Pen Company ended up buying the Aikin Lambert company later on. Fitted with a 14K ALCO (Aikin Lambert Company) superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Great chasing and black rubber color on its exterior. Minor brassing and tarnish on the trim, mainly on the lever box. Otherwise, this is a very clean and fully operational pen. Lever filler. Serviced. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/16”
PRICE: $340
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Aikin Lambert fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. This model had the same design and configuration of the iconic Waterman 52, the top selling pen in the 1920s. The Waterman Pen Company ended up buying the Aikin Lambert company later on. Fitted with a 14K ALCO (Aikin Lambert Company) superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Great chasing and black rubber color on its exterior. Minor brassing and tarnish on the trim, mainly on the lever box. Otherwise, this is a very clean and fully operational pen. Lever filler. Serviced. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Pen W854 – Aikin Lambert - $520
Black & Pearl Celluloid, Chrome Trim, USA, c.1930
Wet Noodle F-BBB 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: Wet Noodle F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/16”
PRICE: $520
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Aikin Lambert fountain pen in Black & Pearl celluloid and chrome trim. Clipped cap. This model had the same design and configuration of the iconic Waterman 52, the top selling pen in the 1920s. The Waterman Pen Company ended up buying the Aikin Lambert company later on. Fitted with a 14K Warranted #3 wet noodle nib that writes a fine (border line with an extra fine) to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, able to produce thin lines, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Beautiful black & pearl celluloid color with minor discoloration. Very clean chrome trim. Lever filler. Serviced. Made in USA circa 1930.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/16”
PRICE: $520
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Aikin Lambert fountain pen in Black & Pearl celluloid and chrome trim. Clipped cap. This model had the same design and configuration of the iconic Waterman 52, the top selling pen in the 1920s. The Waterman Pen Company ended up buying the Aikin Lambert company later on. Fitted with a 14K Warranted #3 wet noodle nib that writes a fine (border line with an extra fine) to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, able to produce thin lines, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Beautiful black & pearl celluloid color with minor discoloration. Very clean chrome trim. Lever filler. Serviced. Made in USA circa 1930.
GORGEOUS OVERSIZED PEN
NEAR MINT CONDITION !!!
Pen W856 – Aikin Lambert Mercantile - $750
Jade Green Celluloid, Gold Trim, USA, c.1930
Wet Noodle F-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: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: $750
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Aikin Lambert Mercantile fountain pen in jade green celluloid and gold trim. Oversized pen. This model had the same design and configuration of the iconic Waterman 52, the top selling pen in the 1920s. The Waterman Pen Company ended up buying the Aikin Lambert company later on. Fitted with a 14k Aikin Lambert #3 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth with very round iridium tipping, which makes it a very user friendly and forgiving flex nib. This nib is also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This pen is in near mint condition. Its exterior color has a gorgeous jade green celluloid color with lots of color luster and very glossy finish. Perfect barrel imprints. No brassing on the trim. Lever filler mechanism. Serviced with new sac. Made in USA circa 1930.
Pen W769 – A.A. Waterman "The Modern" - $460
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Ornate Wide Gold Band, Box, USA, c.1905
Twist Filling Mechanism, Oversized Pen
Superflex M-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Near Mint Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex M-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 15/16”
PRICE: $460
COMMENTS: A.A. Waterman fountain pen made of black chased hard rubber. Very wide ornate cap band. Indicia in this gold band has not been personalized. Slip-on and clipless cap (from the factory). The A.A. Waterman Company and the L.E. Waterman Pen Company were two completely different companies, both of them located in New York. Confusion in between those "Waterman" pens the early 20th century lead to their very infamous lawsuit, which resulted in the AA Waterman pens having to add a disclaimer on their products that they were not connected to the LE Waterman Pen Company. This pen was made somewhere in the later part of the decade of the 1900s and before the lawsuit took place. AA Waterman are very high quality pens, although produced in much smaller quantities than LE Waterman pens. Fitted with a 14K A.A. Waterman New York #4 superflex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Wet writer. This is an oversized pen, measuring 5 15/16" long (capped) and 6 13/16" long (posted), making it a very long pen for vintage standards. In terms of diameter, it has a standard sized diameter for vintage standards, the equivalent of a Waterman 52 pen. Awesome exterior color with near mint condition chasing. If it were not for a couple of very smalls scuffs in the knob in the barrel, this pen would be graded as in near mint condition. Perfect barrel imprints. Wide gold band is extremely elegant, is the focal point of this pen, and is also in near mint condition. Twist filler mechanism. Serviced and fully operational. Presentation box is made of cardboard. It is included with the pen and it is in fairly good condition. Made in USA in the second part of the decade of the 1900s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex M-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 15/16”
PRICE: $460
COMMENTS: A.A. Waterman fountain pen made of black chased hard rubber. Very wide ornate cap band. Indicia in this gold band has not been personalized. Slip-on and clipless cap (from the factory). The A.A. Waterman Company and the L.E. Waterman Pen Company were two completely different companies, both of them located in New York. Confusion in between those "Waterman" pens the early 20th century lead to their very infamous lawsuit, which resulted in the AA Waterman pens having to add a disclaimer on their products that they were not connected to the LE Waterman Pen Company. This pen was made somewhere in the later part of the decade of the 1900s and before the lawsuit took place. AA Waterman are very high quality pens, although produced in much smaller quantities than LE Waterman pens. Fitted with a 14K A.A. Waterman New York #4 superflex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Wet writer. This is an oversized pen, measuring 5 15/16" long (capped) and 6 13/16" long (posted), making it a very long pen for vintage standards. In terms of diameter, it has a standard sized diameter for vintage standards, the equivalent of a Waterman 52 pen. Awesome exterior color with near mint condition chasing. If it were not for a couple of very smalls scuffs in the knob in the barrel, this pen would be graded as in near mint condition. Perfect barrel imprints. Wide gold band is extremely elegant, is the focal point of this pen, and is also in near mint condition. Twist filler mechanism. Serviced and fully operational. Presentation box is made of cardboard. It is included with the pen and it is in fairly good condition. Made in USA in the second part of the decade of the 1900s.
EARLY WATERMAN SAFETY PEN
Pen W825 – Waterman 12 1/2S Safety Pen - $440
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Clipless, USA, c.1910
Superflex XF-BB Nib Flex, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: N/A Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $440
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 1/2S Safety fountain pen in black chased hard rubber. Clipless cap (from the factory). The 12 1/2S is a very early model, and a predecessor to the later 42 and 42 1/2 models. This is the longer version, measuring 5" long (capped), which is a nice feature. Fitted with a 14k Ideal superflex nib 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. Great exterior color, great chasing and barrel/cap imprints. Safety filler mechanism with a retractable nib through a helix system activated through the knob at the end of the barrel of the pen. New seals. Made in USA circa 1907.
Pen W841 – Waterman Stalwart - $495
Marbled Grey Celluloid, Chrome Trim, Canada, 1940s
Wet Noodle M-BBB 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: Wet Noodle M-BBB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/4”
PRICE: $495
COMMENTS: Waterman Commando fountain pen in marbled grey celluloid and chrome trim. One slim chrome band on the cap. Section of the pen is tapered unlike most vintage pens with a fluted-shaped section. This is a very cool and distinctive feature in this pen body. Fitted with a 14k Canadian Waterman Ideal wet noodle nib that writes a medium to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed. This nib has very rounded iridium tipping finish, making it an ideal nib for someone nib to flex nib, to an over writer or to someone who writes extremely fast most of the time. This is a very user friendly and forgiving nib. The celluloid color is in near mint condition. Minor signs of wear on the clip. Otherwise, this is an extremely clean pen. Lever filler mechanism. Serviced with new sac. Made in Canada in the 1940s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle M-BBB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/4”
PRICE: $495
COMMENTS: Waterman Commando fountain pen in marbled grey celluloid and chrome trim. One slim chrome band on the cap. Section of the pen is tapered unlike most vintage pens with a fluted-shaped section. This is a very cool and distinctive feature in this pen body. Fitted with a 14k Canadian Waterman Ideal wet noodle nib that writes a medium to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed. This nib has very rounded iridium tipping finish, making it an ideal nib for someone nib to flex nib, to an over writer or to someone who writes extremely fast most of the time. This is a very user friendly and forgiving nib. The celluloid color is in near mint condition. Minor signs of wear on the clip. Otherwise, this is an extremely clean pen. Lever filler mechanism. Serviced with new sac. Made in Canada in the 1940s.
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Copyright notice: All photographs, written descriptions, and flex nib specification information 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.
