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Waterman - Page 4


​OVERSIZED PEN !!!
Pen W982 – Waterman 7 "Brown" Nib - SOLD
Black, Gold Trim, Oversized, "Brown" Keyhole Nib & Brown Plug, USA, 1930s
 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: High
Nib Type: Superflex XF-BB              Imprints: No                        Length: 5 7/16”
PRICE: SOLD

COMMENTS: Waterman 7 in black celluloid and gold trim. Medium gold band on the cap. "Step" motif on the upper end of the cap. This is an oversized pen with an oversized flex nib. The Waterman 7 series came in a series of red ripple and black pens. The "Brown" keyhole nib stood for "Fine Flexible" in Waterman's official nomenclature. My experience with these nibs indicates there are lot of different attributes among these "Brown" keyhole nibs in terms of flexibility, line variation, etc. This pen is fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #7 keyhole "Brown" superflex nib that writes an Extra Fine to Double Broad line. This is a factory original nib, not a retipped one. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth that glides on paper, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. If it were not for a small area with gold plating loss on the lever piece, this pen would be graded as in near-mint condition. Great celluloid color exterior, perfect barrel imprints, the "Brown" plug at the end of the barrel is in awesome condition as well. couple of small spots of patina on the gold trim this pen would be graded as in near-mint condition. Perfect celluloid color and in awesome condition. Perfect barrel imprints and an overall very clean pen. Lever filler. New sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.

GORGEOUS PEN !!!
NEAR MINT CONDITION !!!

Pen W983 – Waterman Ink-Vue Standard - SOLD Via Layaway

Emerald Ray Celluloid, Gold Trim, USA, 1930s
Keyhole "Red" Nib
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: Maximum
Nib Type: Superflex F-BB                      Imprints: No                       Length: 5 1/4”
PRICE: SOLD Via Layaway


COMMENTS: Waterman Ink-Vue Standard size in "Emerald Ray" celluloid and gold trim. Black "step" profile on the end of the cap. Gold emblem on barrel end. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal Keyhole "Red" superflex nib that writes a fine to double broad line. This is a professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The emerald ray is one of the most beautiful celluloid colors in the Ink-Vue series. This particular sample has very vibrant green colors and a large area in the barrel that is translucid (amber in color), allowing to see the ink levels inside the barrel. The "Ray" patterns are some the most beautiful celluloid colors offered by the Waterman Pen Company in the 1930s. Very clean trim. A highly desirable pen, and a very hard one to find in this condition or with these very vibrant colors. Double action lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.

OVERSIZED PEN !!!
Pen W874 – Waterman 7 - SOLD

Jet Black, Gold Trim, USA, 1930s
Keyhole Nib, "Green" Plug

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Overall Grade: Excellent                      Metal: Very Good                Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent                      Thread: Excellent                Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Medium, Rigid                    Imprints: Yes                      Length: 5 1/2”
PRICE: SOLD

COMMENTS: Waterman 7 in Jet Black with gold trim. Wide Gold band on the cap. End of the cap that the "step" style. The Waterman 7 is an oversized pen with an oversized nib. End of the barrel has the "Green" plug with its number 7 model imprint on it. Fitted with an oversized 14K Waterman Ideal Keyhole "Green" nib that writes a medium line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and with very rounded iridium tipping, making this an ideal pen to an over writer or to someone who writes extremely fast most of the time.  Exterior color is in awesome condition with some light scratches. Great barrel imprints. Gold trim has some light brassing and wear, mostly in the level. "W.P. Fraley - Williamsport, PA" has been professionally engraved on the side of the barrel. Lever filler mechanism. New sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.

NEAR-MINT PEN SET !!!​
Pen W984 – Waterman 3 Pen Set - SOLD
Marbled Brown & Grey Celluloid, Chrome Trim, Stickered, USA, 1930s
Superflex 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:
Superflex F-BBB
               Imprints: No                   Length: 5”
PRICE: SOLD


COMMENTS: Waterman 3 pen set in marbled brown and grey celluloid. Chrome trim. This pen set is comprised of the fountain pen and mechanical pencil. It is in near-mint condition, has absolutely gorgeous celluloid color and it is also a more valuable pen set, especially in this condition. The Waterman 3 is a full size model in terms on length. It has a standard diameter for vintage standards. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a fine to triple broad nib. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The celluloid in the pen zero discoloration despite its 80+ years of life. Most samples found in this particular color are discolored. Perfect barrel imprints. If it were not for some brassing on the lever box this pen set would be graded as in mint condition. Lever filler. New sac. Mechanical pencil uses the twist mechanism, is in working condition, and in near-mint condition as well. Made in USA in the 1930s.

Note: Please excuse my typo on the writing sample. It should read "Superflex F-BBB"

Pen W949 – Waterman 3V - $380
Marbled Brown & Grey, Chrome Trim, USA, 1930s
Medium Flex BB Stub, 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: Med. Flex BB Stub            Imprints: No                         Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $380


COMMENTS: Waterman 3V in marbled brown and grey celluloid color. Chrome trim. Fitted with a 14K Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib, which happens to also be a BB stub nib. When not flexed, this nib produces a BB line in the down strokes and a fine line in the side strokes. When flexed, this nib produces a BBB line in the down strokes and a fine line in the side strokes. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. Celluloid has great color and great  barrel imprints. The chrome trim is also in fantastic condition. 
Pen is 4 1/4" long (capped) and 5 3/8" long (posted). This pen was designed and manufactured to be used as a posted pen, offering great balance when posted. ​Lever filler pen. New sac. Made in USA in the 1930s.

GORGEOUS COLOR !!!
Pen W985 – Waterman 92V - $495
Red & Bronze Celluloid, Gold Trim, Box, Canada, 1930s
Superflex XXF-BB Nib, Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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Overall Grade: Good                        Metal: Very Good              Color: Excellent
Nib condition:  Excellent                  Thread: Good                    Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Superflex XXF-BB           Imprints: No                      Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $495


COMMENTS: Waterman 32V fountain pen set in Red & Bronze, which is a marbled red and bronze celluloid color, an astonishingly gorgeous celluloid color in a vintage pen. Gold trim. Slim gold band with art deco style on the cap lip. Fitted with its correct 14k Waterman Ideal #2 superflex nib that writes a double extra fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth, capable of producing ultra thin lines and and also capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. The celluloid is in phenomenal condition and has amazing colors. This is the focal point of this pen. Gold trim has some tarnish and brassing. Clip is slightly sprung. Great barrel imprints. Threads in between the cap and barrel have significant wear. The cap still tightens against the barrel, but there is significant wear. Most of the value in this pen is in its fantastic flex nib. This pen was purposely designed to be used as a posted pen, becoming a full sized pen and offering perfect balance when posted. Pen measures 4 1/4" long (capped) and 5 1/4" long (posted). Lever filler. New sac. Made in Canada in the 1930s.

​Pen W986 – Waterman 3V Pen Set - SOLD
Marbled Brown & Grey Celluloid, Nickel Trim, Canada, 1930s
Medium Flex M/B-BB; Normal Nib When Not Flexed

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Overall Grade: Good                              Metal: Very Good            Color: Excellent
Nib condition: User Grade                     Thread: Very Good         Clarity: N/A
Nib Type: Med. Flex M/B-BB                  Imprints: Yes                  Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: SOLD

COMMENTS: Waterman 3V pen set in marbled brown and grey celluloid with nickel trim. Pen set is comprised of the fountain pen and mechanical pencil. Fitted with a Canadian 14k Waterman Ideal #2 medium flex nib that writes a medium/broad to broad line. This nib is graded as in "user grade" condition as it has two stress marks by its vent hole (priced accordingly). The celluloid color is in great condition and has a gorgeous color. Great barrel imprints. Nickel trim is in decent condition. 
Lever filler. New sac. Mechanical pencil uses the twist mechanism, is working, engraved with "Vivien Black" name on its side, and is in great condition. Made in Canada in the 1930s.

ULTRA RARE NIB !!!
Pen W956 – Waterman Lady Patrician - $940

"Nacre" Celluloid, Chrome Trim, USA, 1930s
Pen Set: ​Fountain Pen & Mechanical Pen
Wet Noodle XXXF-BB, 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 XXXF-BB          Imprints: No                      Length: 4 1/4”
PRICE: $940


COMMENTS: Waterman Lady Patricia in "Nacre" color, which is a black and pearl celluloid.  Chrome trim. The Lady Patricia is the smaller version of the highly iconic Waterman Patrician pen, which is an oversized and the top of the line for Waterman pens of the 1930s. The Nacre color is one of the hardest colors to be found, a more sought out and more valuable colors in this series. Fitted with a 14k Waterman Ideal #2 wet noodle nib that writes a triple extra fine to double broad line. Professionally adjusted nib, ultra smooth nib, and capable of writing at any speed when not flexed. It is very rare to find a wet noodle nib that has ultra thin line capabilities and it is an everyday writing nib. The nib is where most of the value is in this pen offering. The celluloid color is in awesome condition. Most vintage Waterman pens in Nacre color are deeply discolored. Great barrel imprints. Chrome trim has significant brassing and plating loss. Otherwise, this is a very clean pen. 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, if becomes a full sized pen and offers perfect balance. Matching mechanical pencil uses the twist mechanism. Fully operational and its celluloid and chrome trim is in outstanding condition. Lever filler. Made in USA in the 1930s.

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