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Waterman - Page 4

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Pen W324 – Waterman 7 - $560 (In Layaway)
Jet Black, Gold Trim, "Red" Nib & Insert, USA, 1930s
Super Flex 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: Super Flex F-BB      Imprints: Yes            Length: 5 3/8”
PRICE: $560

COMMENTS: Waterman 7 in jet black plastic with gold trim. “Red” nib and insert in the barrel. Fitted with a Waterman “Red” keyhole #7 superflex nib (borderline with a wet noodle, but graded and prices as a superflex) that writes a fine to double broad line. An absolutely wonderful writing nib. Ultra smooth nib that simply glides on paper, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This is a great size pen with wider diameter than most Waterman pens of that era. An absolutely gorgeous pen with great balance on your hand. Professional engraving on the barrel and some light scratches on the cap’s gold band. A tad of brassing on the trim. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.
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Pen W286 – Waterman Ink-Vue - $400
Black with Nickel Trim, Canada, 1930s

Canadian Keyhole Nib, Medium Flex F-BB Nib

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Overall Grade: Very Good      Metal: Good          Color: Very Good
Nib condition:  Excellent        Thread: Good       Clarity: Great
Nib Type: Med. Flex F-BB     Imprints: No          Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE:$400

COMMENTS: Waterman Ink-Vue in Black color with nickel trim. Waterman globe emblem in metal on the bottom end of the barrel. Fitted with a 14K Canadian Waterman Ideal Keyhole medium flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Ink-Vues hold a huge amount of ink. Very strong imprints on the barrel. Some brassing on the trim, some wear on the threads and some fading of its black color. Otherwise, a very nice and rare pen. Lever filler (two-piece, jointed). New sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.
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Pen W229 – Waterman English Version - $360 (In Layaway)
Marbled Black & Copper Celluloid, Gold Trim, England

Super Flex M-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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Overall Grade: Excellent         Metal: Very Good     Color: Near Mint
Nib condition: Near Mint        Thread: Near Mint    Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex M-BB    Imprints: No              Length: 4 3/4”
PRICE: $360

COMMENTS: English Waterman in marbled Black and Copper celluloid. Black ends. A gorgeous pen in a very rare color pattern. Gold trim and black ends. Fitted with a 14K English Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a medium to double broad line. Very smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This is a very rare pen with a sweet flexible nib. It also has a wider barrel than most vintage Waterman pens. Perfect imprint on the barrel. This pen would me marked as a near mint pen if it were not for a little brassing on the lever box. Lever filler. New sac. Made in England.
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Pen W228 – Waterman 5 - $250
Black & Gold Trim, “Green” Nib & Insert, USA, 1930s

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Overall Grade: Good             Metal: User Grade   Color: Good
Nib condition:  Excellent       Thread: Excellent    Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium, Firm         Imprints: No            Length: 5”
PRICE: $250

COMMENTS: Waterman 5 in black with gold trim. “Green” nib and insert on the bottom of the barrel. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal “Green” keyhole nib, medium and firm. Ultra smooth writer nib that just glides on paper. The barrel has great imprints. Trim has substantial brassing, A very small piece has chipped off from the top of the cap. This pen is fully operational.  Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1930s.
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RARE NIB!!!
Pen W325 – Waterman 94 -
$495 (In Layaway)

Jet Black & Gold Trim, USA, 1930s

Factory Original BB Stub Nib … with Flex

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Overall Grade: Excellent           Metal: Excellent         Color: Very Good
Nib condition:  Excellent          Thread: Excellent      Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: BB Stub w/Flex       Imprints: No              Length: 5”
PRICE: $495

COMMENTS: Waterman 94 in Jet Black plastic and gold trim. Fitted with a factory original 14K Waterman Ideal double broad stub nib with quite a bit of flex (about the same as a medium flex nib). Ultra smooth writer and a very rare nib. Great imprints on the barrel. This pen is identical in size and shape as the Waterman 5s in black color. Strong imprints on the barrel, but no imprint on the flat end of the barrel. The only flaw in this pen is a couple of scratches on its exterior. Otherwise, this is an extremely clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1930s.
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Pen W326 – Waterman 5 - $550 (In Layaway)
Jet Black & Gold Trim, Canada, 1930s

Wet Noodle 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: Wet Noodle F-BB    Imprints: No              Length: 5”
PRICE: $550

COMMENTS: Waterman 5 in Jet Black and gold trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal keyhole wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Ultra smooth writer, capable to writing at any speed when not flexed. Nib has been professionally adjusted. Great imprints on the barrel. The only flaw in this pen is very light brassing on the clip. Otherwise, this is an extremely clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in 1930s.
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Pen W207 – Waterman 3 - $240 SOLD
Marbled Green Celluloid & Nickel Trim, USA, 1930s
Medium Flex XXXF-B Nib

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Overall Grade: Good                    Metal: Good              Color: Excellent
Nib condition:  Excellent             Thread: Excellent      Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex XXXF-B     Imprints: No              Length: 5”
PRICE: $240 SOLD

COMMENTS:
Waterman 3 in marbled green with red speckles celluloid. Nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes a triple extra fine to broad line. This nib is capable of creating those highly desired hairlines. Great celluloid color. Barrel has strong  imprints. Brassing on the trim. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1930s.
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Pen W313 – Waterman 3 - $260 (In Layaway)
Marbled Black & Grey Celluloid, Nickel Trim, USA, 1930s
Super Flex 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: Super Flex F-BB      Imprints: No              Length: 5”
PRICE: $260

COMMENTS: Waterman 3 in marbled black and grey celluloid with red speckles and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 super flex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Smooth writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Very clean pen with a gorgeous celuloid color. Pen has light scratches. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.
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Pen W314 – Waterman Thorobred - $260
Marbled Black & Grey Celluloid, Nickel Trim, USA, 1930s
Medium Flex XXF-B Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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Overall Grade: Excellent                 Metal: Excellent         Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent                 Thread: Excellent      Clarity: Excellent
Nib Type: Medium Flex XXF-B     Imprints: Nos            Length: 5”
PRICE: $260

COMMENTS: Waterman Thorobred in marbled black and grey celluloid with thin red stripes. Nickel trim. The section has a translucid area in amber color. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes a double extra fine to broad line. Very interesting nib as it is capable of making very thin hairlines, has good flexibility, but it is an ultra smooth writer, capable to writing at any speed when not flexed. very forgiving nib. This would make a great option for someone who is looking for hairlines, but does not have a light hand to properly control a flexible nib with very thin tines. A very clean pen with a gorgeous celluloid color pattern. Minor scracthess. Otherwise, this is an extremely clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.
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Pen W265 – Waterman Lady Patricia - $400 (In Layaway)
”Onyx” Celluloid, Gold Trim, USA, 1930s

Wet Noodle XF-BB, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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Overall Grade: Very Good            Metal: Excellent          Color: Good
Nib condition: Excellent               Thread: Very Good    Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle XF-BB    Imprints: No                Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $400

COMMENTS: Waterman Lady Patricia in “Onyx” celluloid and gold trim. Red hard rubber section and feed. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes an extra fine to double broad line. Very smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. This would be a great nib for Copperplate or Spencerian writing. Strong barrel imprint. Some ambering, mainly in the barrel. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1930s.
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Pen W305 – Waterman Lady Patricia - $420
"Onyx" celluloid, Gold Trim, USA, 1930s
Wet Noodle 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: Wet Noodle F-BB    Imprints: No             Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $420

COMMENTS: Waterman Lady Patricia in "Onyx" celluloid color and gold trim. Fitted with a Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine (border line with an extra fine) to double broad line. Phenomenal nib. Fantastic writer, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Strong imprints on the barrel. Pen measured 4 1/4" long (capped) and 5 3/4" long (posted). Section and feed are made or red hard rubber, the correct parts for this pen. The celluoid in this pen has darkened quite a bit (very common in this color), especially in the lower part of the cap. Otherwise, this pen would be graded as in excellent condition. Lever filler. New silicone sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.
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Pen W266 – Waterman Lady Patricia - $340 (In Layaway)
”Persian” Celluloid, Nickel Trim, USA, 1930s

Wet Noodle F-BB, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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Overall Grade: Very Good          Metal: Very Good       Color: Ambering
Nib condition: Excellent              Thread: Excellent      Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Wet Noodle F-BB      Imprints: No              Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $340

COMMENTS: Waterman Lady Patricia in “Persian” celluloid and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a fine to double broad line. Ultra smooth nib, capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The celluloid has significant ambering, typical of the Persian color. Good imprint on the barrel. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1930s.
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Pen W306 – Waterman Lady Patricia - $275
"Persian" celluloid, Nickel Trim, USA, 1930s
Super Flex XXF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed
(Borderline with a Wet Noodle nib)

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Overall Grade: Good                    Metal: Good              Color: Good
Nib condition: Excellent               Thread: Excellent     Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXF-BB     Imprints: No             Length: 4 1/4” 
PRICE: 
$275

COMMENTS: Waterman Lady Patrician in "Persian" celluloid color and nickel trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman #2 superflex nib (borderline with a wet noodle) that writes a double extra fine to double broad line. A wonderful nib: Smooth, capable of making very thin hairlines and writing at any speed when not flexed. Pen measures 4 1/" long (capped) and 5 3/4" long (posted). Celluloid has amberized quite a bit (very common in this color). Clip has some brassing. Otherwise, this is a clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USAin the 1930s.
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Pen W267 – Waterman 3V - $220 (In Layaway)
Marbled Brown & Grey, Nickel Trim, USA, 1930s

Super Flex F-BB, 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: Superflex F-BB     Imprints: No            Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $220

COMMENTS: Waterman 3V in marbled brown and grey celluloid and nickel trim. 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. Good imprint on the barrel. Its only flaw is brassing on the trim. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in 1930s.
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