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Waterman - Page 3


Pen W1038 - Waterman 452 - $1200
Sterling Silver Filigree Overlay over Black Hard Rubber, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle B-BBB 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 B-BBB               Imprints: No                        Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE:
$1200

COMMENTS: Waterman 452 pen with sterling silver filigree overlay over black chased hard rubber. Basket weave patter. Clipped cap, from the factory. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a broad to triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth nib, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This is a very clean sample of an iconic Waterman sterling silver filigree overlay pen. The overlay is in very great shape and with little nicks and wear. Great imprints on the cap and barrel. The hard rubber is also in great shape. The "JCH" initials are engraved on the indicia of the barrel. 
Lever filler. Serviced. Made in USA in the 1920s.​

Pen W1039 – Waterman 452 1/2 - $960
Sterling Silver Filigree Overlay over Black Hard Rubber, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle M-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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Overall Grade: Very Good                     Metal: Very Good                  Color: Very Good
Nib condition: Very Good                     Thread: Excellent                  Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle M-BB                Imprints: No                         Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $960

COMMENTS: Waterman 452 1/2 pen Sterling Silver filigree overlay over black hard rubber. Slim profile. Clipped cap, from the factory.
Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a medium to double broad. The is a very clean sample of an iconic Waterman sterling silver filigree overlay pen. The overlay is in very great shape and with little nicks and wear. Great imprints on the cap and barrel. No engravings or personalization on the barrel's indicia. The hard rubber is also in great shape. Lever filler. Serviced. Made in USA in the 1920s.​ 

MINT CONDITION !!!
​Pen W998 - Waterman 52 Pen Set - $1000
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, Canada, 1920s
Fountain Pen, Mechanical Pencil, Hard Shell Presentation Box

Superflex M-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 M-BB                  Imprints: Yes                            Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE:
$1000

COMMENTS: Waterman 52 pen set in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. This pen set is comprised of the fountain pen, mechanical pencil, and presentation box. Fitted with a Canadian 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed.  This pen set in mint condition.
It appears like it has been sitting unused in a safe for almost a century. Perfect black hard rubber with full black luster. Perfect chasing. Perfect barrel imprints. Perfect threads. Ultra clean nickel trim. A couple of small pricks on the fat end of the barrel. Both barrels have been professionally engraved with the "Bryan Cooney" name. Finding pens that are about 100 years old in this condition is virtually impossible nowadays. The mechanical pencil uses the twist mechanism, it is fully operational and in mint condition as well. Presentation box is the hard-shell type with faux leather in burgundy color and a cream color liner inside the box. The presentation box is in near-mint condition as well. Lever filler. Has been fully serviced and a new rubber sac has been installed. The sac that came with it was decayed, but there were no signs of ink inside that pen, which leads me to believe it has perhaps not been used in its lifetime. Tested with water. Hence the reason there is not a writing sample. Made in Canada in the 1920s.​

Pen W987 - Waterman 52 1/2V Ring-Top - SOLD
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Medium Flex BB Stub Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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

COMMENTS: Waterman 52 1/2V Ring-Top pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman medium flex nib, which also happens to be a Double Broad Stub nib. This is a retipped nib by Greg Minuskin. Ultra smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The exterior of this pen has been reblackened. Faint imprints. Nickel trim has some tarnish and patina. Pen measures 4 1/4" long (capped) and 5 1/4" long (posted). This pen was intentionally designed and manufactured to be used as a posted pen. When posted, it offers perfect balance on your hand. 
Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.

Pen W1028 – Waterman 55V - $450
Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, USA, 1920s
Superflex F-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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​Overall Grade: Very Good               Metal: Excellent                    Color: Good
Nib condition: Excellent                  Thread: Excellent                 Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB               Imprints: No                        Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $450

COMMENTS: Waterman 55V in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #5 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed.
Black hard rubber color has some discoloration. Nickel trim is in great condition. Faint imprints on the barrel. Pen measures 4 1/4" long (capped) and 5 1/4" long (posted). This model was designed and manufactured to be used as a posted pen, becoming a full size pen and offering perfect balance on the hand when posted. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1920s.

MINT CONDITION !!!
​Pen W1047 – Waterman 52 - SOLD Via Layaway

Black Chased Hard Rubber, Nickel Trim, Box, USA, 1920s
Wet Noodle XF-BBB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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​Overall Grade: Mint                              Metal: Mint                   Color: Mint
Nib condition: Mint                              Thread: Mint                 Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XF-BBB             Imprints: No                 Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: SOLD Via Layaway

COMMENTS: Waterman 52 fountain pen in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. The iconic model from the Waterman Pen Company. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes an extra fine (border line with a double extra fine) to  triple broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed.
Perfect color in the black hard rubber, both for the barrel and the cap. chasing. Perfect barrel imprints. Ultra clean nickel trim. Very uncommon to find pens that are almost 100 years old in this condition. Lever filler. New sac. Presentation box is made out of cardboard. Other than some small tears it is still in great condition. Made in USA in the 1920s.

Pen W1048 – Waterman 52 - $780 
Black Chased 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: Very Good
Nib condition: Excellent.                    Thread: Excellent             Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB                  Imprints: No                    Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $780

COMMENTS: Waterman 52 in black chased hard rubber and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Nib has been professionally adjusted, ultra smooth, capable of thin lines, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Very clean pen. If it were not for a little discoloration in a small section of the barrel it would be graded as in near mint condition. Perfect chasing. perfect barrel imprints. Ultra clean nickel trim.  New sac. Lever filler. Made in USA in the 1920s.

Pen W971 – Waterman 52 1/2V Ring-Top - $350
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:
$350

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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