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Pen W320 – Waterman 52 - $540
BCHR, Two Gold Bands, Clipless, Box, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle 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: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $540
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and gold trim. Clipless cap model (from the factory) with two gold bands on the barrel. Fitted with a 14K Waterman #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line (border line with a triple broad). Very smooth nib, capable to write at any speed when not flexed. This is also a very responsive nib. Good chasing and strong imprints. No brassing. The cap being a little lighter color than the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Original box included. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $540
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and gold trim. Clipless cap model (from the factory) with two gold bands on the barrel. Fitted with a 14K Waterman #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line (border line with a triple broad). Very smooth nib, capable to write at any speed when not flexed. This is also a very responsive nib. Good chasing and strong imprints. No brassing. The cap being a little lighter color than the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Original box included. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W301 – Waterman 52 - $295
Smooth BHR, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Super Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Super Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in smooth Black Hard Rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman #2 super flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable to write at any speed when not flexed. Strong imprints on the barrel. The black rubber has minor discoloration and the trim has minor brassing. Otherwise, this is a very clean and a very nice pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Super Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in smooth Black Hard Rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman #2 super flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Smooth nib, capable to write at any speed when not flexed. Strong imprints on the barrel. The black rubber has minor discoloration and the trim has minor brassing. Otherwise, this is a very clean and a very nice pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W310 – Waterman 52 - $300 SOLD
BCHR, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Superflex XF-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: Super Flex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $300 sold
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib (border line with a wet noodle, but graded and priced as a superflex nib) that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Ultra smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed, and capable of making some very thin hairlines. Crisp chasing condition with a great imprint. Cap is a tad lighter color than the barrel. MInor brassing on the trim. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Super Flex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $300 sold
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib (border line with a wet noodle, but graded and priced as a superflex nib) that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Ultra smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed, and capable of making some very thin hairlines. Crisp chasing condition with a great imprint. Cap is a tad lighter color than the barrel. MInor brassing on the trim. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W311 – Waterman 52 - $300
BCHR, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Broad Nib with Lots of Flex, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Broad & Flex Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with an English 14K Waterman Ideal #2 broad and flexible nib. This nib has lots of flexibility, between between a medium and superflex nib. Its tipping is like a ball point, allowing for writing in virtually any direction. This would be an ideal nib candidate for an overwriter wanting to easily use a flexible nib. Ultra smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed and at a fairly good speed when flexed. This pen has been reblackened. Some brassing on the lever box. trim. Moderate chasing and imprint on the barrel. Flat end of barrel has three scratches. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Broad & Flex Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with an English 14K Waterman Ideal #2 broad and flexible nib. This nib has lots of flexibility, between between a medium and superflex nib. Its tipping is like a ball point, allowing for writing in virtually any direction. This would be an ideal nib candidate for an overwriter wanting to easily use a flexible nib. Ultra smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed and at a fairly good speed when flexed. This pen has been reblackened. Some brassing on the lever box. trim. Moderate chasing and imprint on the barrel. Flat end of barrel has three scratches. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W312 – Waterman 12 ½ PSF - $220
Smooth BHR, Nickel Trim, USA, 1910s
Medium Flex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $220
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 1/2 PSF in smooth Black Hard Rubber and nickel trim. This is a slim profile pen. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed and at a fairly good speed when flexed. This pen has been reblackened. Minor brassing on the trim. lever box. trim. Moderate chasing and imprint on the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1910s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Very Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium Flex F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5”
PRICE: $220
COMMENTS: Waterman 12 1/2 PSF in smooth Black Hard Rubber and nickel trim. This is a slim profile pen. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed and at a fairly good speed when flexed. This pen has been reblackened. Minor brassing on the trim. lever box. trim. Moderate chasing and imprint on the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1910s.
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Pen W321 – Waterman 52 - $370
BCHR, Wide Gold Bands, Clipless, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Very Good Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $370
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and gold trim. Clipless cap model (from the factory) with a wide gold band on the barrel. Fitted with a 14K Waterman #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable to write at any speed when not flexed. Fairly good responsiveness. Good chasing and strong imprints. Some brassing on lever box. The threads are a little tight. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: $370
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and gold trim. Clipless cap model (from the factory) with a wide gold band on the barrel. Fitted with a 14K Waterman #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable to write at any speed when not flexed. Fairly good responsiveness. Good chasing and strong imprints. Some brassing on lever box. The threads are a little tight. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W322 – Waterman 52 - $260
BCHR, 2 Ornate Gold Bands, USA, 1920s, User Grade Pen
Superflex XXXF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: User Grade Metal: Very Good Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: User Grade Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE:$260
COMMENTS: This offering is for a user grade pen with a wonderful flexy nib. Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and gold trim. Two ornate gold bands. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal New York #2 superflex nib that writes a triple fine to double broad line. Normal nib when not flexed. However, this nib is capable of extremely thin lines. And as such, it is not scratchy, but its tines are so thin and flexible that it gives some some feedback when writing. This would be a great nib for someone looking for the thinnest lines produced by a fountain pen nib. Reblackened pen. Marked as a user grade due to missing clip and substantial wear on due to thread wear, making it harder to screw and unscrew the cap. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: User Grade Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXXF-BB Imprints: No Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE:$260
COMMENTS: This offering is for a user grade pen with a wonderful flexy nib. Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and gold trim. Two ornate gold bands. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal New York #2 superflex nib that writes a triple fine to double broad line. Normal nib when not flexed. However, this nib is capable of extremely thin lines. And as such, it is not scratchy, but its tines are so thin and flexible that it gives some some feedback when writing. This would be a great nib for someone looking for the thinnest lines produced by a fountain pen nib. Reblackened pen. Marked as a user grade due to missing clip and substantial wear on due to thread wear, making it harder to screw and unscrew the cap. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W323 – Waterman 52 - $150
BCHR, Nickel Trim, Canada, 1920s, User Grade Pen
Medium Flex XF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: User Grade Metal: Very Good Color: User Grade
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XF-BB Imprints: Yes Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $150
COMMENTS: This offering is for another user grade pen with a wonderful flexy nib. Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal New York #2 medium flex nib that writes an extra fine (border line with a double extra fine) to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This would be an ideal nib for someone venturing into flexible writing. Reblackened pen. Marked as a user grade due to missing clip and to the cap’s rough exterior. Name imprinted on the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XF-BB Imprints: Yes Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $150
COMMENTS: This offering is for another user grade pen with a wonderful flexy nib. Waterman 52 in Black Chased Hard Rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal New York #2 medium flex nib that writes an extra fine (border line with a double extra fine) to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This would be an ideal nib for someone venturing into flexible writing. Reblackened pen. Marked as a user grade due to missing clip and to the cap’s rough exterior. Name imprinted on the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1920s.
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Pen W218 – Waterman 54V - $260
BCHR & Nickel, Clipless, Original Box, USA, 1920s
Factory Original BB Stub Nib
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Very Good Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: $260
COMMENTS: Waterman 54V in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipless model (from the factory). 54V models are not as common as the 52V. The pen is the same size but with a larger nib than the 52V. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #4 double broad stub, factory original nib. Ultra smooth nib that glides on paper. Pen measures 4 3/8” long (capped) and 5 ¾” long (posted). Crisp chasing and strong imprint on the barrel. Lever box has a little brassing. Nib has some stains. Otherwise, this pen would be graded as in near mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Original Waterman box included. Has some wear and its missing a side piece. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Very Good Thread: Near Mint Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: BB Stub Imprints: No Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: $260
COMMENTS: Waterman 54V in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipless model (from the factory). 54V models are not as common as the 52V. The pen is the same size but with a larger nib than the 52V. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #4 double broad stub, factory original nib. Ultra smooth nib that glides on paper. Pen measures 4 3/8” long (capped) and 5 ¾” long (posted). Crisp chasing and strong imprint on the barrel. Lever box has a little brassing. Nib has some stains. Otherwise, this pen would be graded as in near mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Original Waterman box included. Has some wear and its missing a side piece. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W263 – Waterman 52V - $250
BCHR, Nickel Trim, Box, USA, 1920s
Medium Flex XF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
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Overall Grade: Excellent Metal: Excellent Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: $250
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Ultra smooth nib, capable to write at any speed when no pressure is applied. Pen measures 4 3/8” long (capped) and 5 ¾” long (posted). The pen exterior has been reblackened. Light chasing and imprints on the barrel. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Good Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XF-BB Imprints: No Length: 4 3/8”
PRICE: $250
COMMENTS: Waterman 52V in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Clipped cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Ultra smooth nib, capable to write at any speed when no pressure is applied. Pen measures 4 3/8” long (capped) and 5 ¾” long (posted). The pen exterior has been reblackened. Light chasing and imprints on the barrel. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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Pen W294 – Waterman 52 1/2V Ringtop - $440
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Gold Crown, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle M-BBB 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: Wet Noodle M-BBB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $440
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top pen in black chased hard rubber and gold crown on the cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a medium to triple broad line. This is a wet writing nib, has fairly good responsiveness, and is also capable of writing at speed when not flexed. The pen is 4 1/4” long (capped) and 5 3/4” long (posted). The gold crown has slight wear and scratches. Otherwise, this pen would be graded as in near mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
Nib condition: Excellent Thread: Excellent Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle M-BBB Imprints: No Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $440
COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V ring-top pen in black chased hard rubber and gold crown on the cap. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a medium to triple broad line. This is a wet writing nib, has fairly good responsiveness, and is also capable of writing at speed when not flexed. The pen is 4 1/4” long (capped) and 5 3/4” long (posted). The gold crown has slight wear and scratches. Otherwise, this pen would be graded as in near mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.
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