Waterman - Page 3
NEAR MINT !!!
VERY RARE PEN SET !!!
Pen W972 - Waterman 403 Pen Set - SOLD
Sterling Silver Overlay, Box, USA, 1930s
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 1/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Waterman 403 pen set in black hard rubber with a sterling silver filigree overlay with the basket weave pattern. Fountain pen, mechanical pencil and presentation box. This model is based on the Waterman 3 model from the 1930s, including its lever box and feed. Most sterling silver Waterman pens are based on models from the 1900-1920s. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The underside of the feed has an orange stripe, which was common in some of the Waterman models from the 1930s. This sterling silver is in awesome condition. It has very light patina, which can be easily cleaned off. Very lustrous black rubber with no discoloration. Perfect barrel imprints. Lever filler. New sac. Mechanical pencil used the twist mechanism, is fully operational and in near mint condition. Presentation box is the two-piece style, with two parts on it. Cream color and beige. Box is also in fantastic condition. Made in USA in the 1930s.
Nib Condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Waterman 403 pen set in black hard rubber with a sterling silver filigree overlay with the basket weave pattern. Fountain pen, mechanical pencil and presentation box. This model is based on the Waterman 3 model from the 1930s, including its lever box and feed. Most sterling silver Waterman pens are based on models from the 1900-1920s. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The underside of the feed has an orange stripe, which was common in some of the Waterman models from the 1930s. This sterling silver is in awesome condition. It has very light patina, which can be easily cleaned off. Very lustrous black rubber with no discoloration. Perfect barrel imprints. Lever filler. New sac. Mechanical pencil used the twist mechanism, is fully operational and in near mint condition. Presentation box is the two-piece style, with two parts on it. Cream color and beige. Box is also in fantastic condition. Made in USA in the 1930s.
NEAR MINT !!!
VERY RARE OVERLAY !!!
Pen W973 – Waterman 0552 1/2 - SOLD
Gold-Filled Overlay, "Oriental" Pattern, USA, 1920s
Superflex 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: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/16”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 0552 1/2 pen in smooth black hard rubber with a gold-filled overlay, "Oriental" pattern. The Oriental overlay is one of the less uncommon and highly desirable pattern. Few specimens were made in this pattern and they are highly sought out by the serious vintage Waterman pen collectors. This pen model is based on the Waterman 52 1/2, which is a slim profile pen from the 1920s. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth nib with fairly rounded edges. The gold overlay is in fantastic condition with only minor brassing. Perfect imprints. No engravings or personalization on the indicia or anywhere else on the pen . Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 5/16”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 0552 1/2 pen in smooth black hard rubber with a gold-filled overlay, "Oriental" pattern. The Oriental overlay is one of the less uncommon and highly desirable pattern. Few specimens were made in this pattern and they are highly sought out by the serious vintage Waterman pen collectors. This pen model is based on the Waterman 52 1/2, which is a slim profile pen from the 1920s. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth nib with fairly rounded edges. The gold overlay is in fantastic condition with only minor brassing. Perfect imprints. No engravings or personalization on the indicia or anywhere else on the pen . Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
HUGE PEN !!!
PHENOMENAL WET NOODLE NIB !!!
Pen W974 - Waterman 56 - SOLD
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle XF-BBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib Condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XF-BBB Imprints: No Length: 5 9/16”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: From my personal collection ... Waterman 56 in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. The Waterman 56 model is one of the largest pens they made. It is larger and wider than a Waterman 7 or a Waterman 55. Fitted with a 14k Waterman #6 wet noodle nib that writes an extra fine to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib. In my flexibility scale from zero to 100, this nib is graded at 100. Likewise, in my responsiveness scale from zero to 10, this nib is graded at 10. There are very few flex nibs for a fountain pen I have seen with this massive level of flexibility and responsiveness. And to make things even better, this nib is also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. It won't get better than that !!! The chasing in this pen is significantly worn and has minor discoloration. The nickel band on the cap has some nickel plating loss. Other than that, this pen is in phenomenal condition. For those of you who have crossed paths with me at pen shows, this has been one of the vintage pens with flex nibs I normally bring to pen shows. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
PROFESSIONAL NIB !!!
Pen W962 - Waterman 12 PSF - SOLD
Smooth Black Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, USA, 1910s
Superflex XXF-B Nib, Professional Nib
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXF-B Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 PSF in smooth black hard rubber and gold trim. The 12 PSF was the predecessor to the iconic Waterman 52 model. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a double extra fine to broad line. This is a "Professional Nib". While it produces ultra thin lines, it requires a very light and experienced hand. Not capable of being used as an everyday writing nib. Please do not underestimate this nib as it can be easily damaged. The exterior of this pen has been reblackened. Faint imprints. Very clean gold trim. The lever was replaced by a previous owner with a Waterman lever from the 1930s, which is a cosmetic flaw. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXF-B Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 PSF in smooth black hard rubber and gold trim. The 12 PSF was the predecessor to the iconic Waterman 52 model. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a double extra fine to broad line. This is a "Professional Nib". While it produces ultra thin lines, it requires a very light and experienced hand. Not capable of being used as an everyday writing nib. Please do not underestimate this nib as it can be easily damaged. The exterior of this pen has been reblackened. Faint imprints. Very clean gold trim. The lever was replaced by a previous owner with a Waterman lever from the 1930s, which is a cosmetic flaw. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
NEAR MINT !!!
Pen W950 – Waterman 52 1/2 - $595
BCHR, Nickel, Christmas Box, USA, 1920s
Superflex BB Stub Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Near Mint Metal: Excellent Color: Near Mint
Nib Condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $595
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex BB stub nib. When not flexed, this nib produces BB lines in the down strokes and a fine line in the side strokes. When flex, this nib produces a BBB line in the down strokes and a fine line in the side lines. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Perfect chasing, very crisp and with lots of black luster. Perfect barrel imprints. No engravings or personalization. Light tarnish on the nickel trim, which can be cleaned. Otherwise, this pen would be marked as in mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Christmas presentation box and papers includes. Box is the cardboard type. It is in fairly good condition. Made in the USA in the 1920s
Nib Condition: Near Mint Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $595
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2 in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex BB stub nib. When not flexed, this nib produces BB lines in the down strokes and a fine line in the side strokes. When flex, this nib produces a BBB line in the down strokes and a fine line in the side lines. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Perfect chasing, very crisp and with lots of black luster. Perfect barrel imprints. No engravings or personalization. Light tarnish on the nickel trim, which can be cleaned. Otherwise, this pen would be marked as in mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Christmas presentation box and papers includes. Box is the cardboard type. It is in fairly good condition. Made in the USA in the 1920s
Pen W922 – Waterman 0752 1/2 - $350
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Gold Trim, Clipless, Canada, 1920s
Medium Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $350
COMMENTS: Waterman 0752 1/2 pen in black chased hard rubber and gold trim. Wide gold band on the barrel. Clipless cap (from the factory). This is a slightly different variation of the iconic Waterman 52. Its main difference to a Waterman 52 is that is comes with a wide gold band in the barrel (hence the 07 prefix in its model number), and that it has the slim profile (hence the 1/2 in its model number). Fitted with a Canadian 14k Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib (border line with a superflex) that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Exterior of the pen has some discoloration. Wide gold band on the barrel has been professionally monogrammed with the "F.F.M." initials. Some tarnish on the lever. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $350
COMMENTS: Waterman 0752 1/2 pen in black chased hard rubber and gold trim. Wide gold band on the barrel. Clipless cap (from the factory). This is a slightly different variation of the iconic Waterman 52. Its main difference to a Waterman 52 is that is comes with a wide gold band in the barrel (hence the 07 prefix in its model number), and that it has the slim profile (hence the 1/2 in its model number). Fitted with a Canadian 14k Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib (border line with a superflex) that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Exterior of the pen has some discoloration. Wide gold band on the barrel has been professionally monogrammed with the "F.F.M." initials. Some tarnish on the lever. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.
Pen W971 – Waterman 52 1/2V Ring-Top - $375
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Double Broad Nib, Rigid, Retipped Nib
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: BB (Firm) Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $375
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 double broad nib. Firm nib, retipped. Very clean black hard rubber color with great chasing. Great barrel imprints. The nickel ring-top has some patina, which can be cleaned. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Pen measures 4 1/4" long (capped) and 5 1/4" long (posted). This pen was designed and manufactured to be used as a posted pen. When posted, it becomes a full sized pen and offers perfect balance on the hand. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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