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Waterman's  Edson
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COMMENTS:  Probably Waterman's most impressive fountain pen from the last 30 years, Edson has 18-carat solid gold nib and a translucent lacquer body. This offering includes the early Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby pens with gold plated caps.  Among the three, blue is most often found, with green and red progressively uncommon. Since shooting the photo a few months ago, I've acquired a couple more pens, so not all are illustrated above. Please read below for details of what is available.The red fountain pen has full box set included. I might have another case/box to match to one of the others.
Tray Slot	Item #	Details	Condition	Nib:	Price
1	3911	Blue Fountain Pen with GP cap (at left)	Near Mint	Fine	$650 SOLD
2	3912	Red Fountain Pen with GP cap. Factory Original (fully marked) broad Stub Nib. Monster writer. Includes original blue case, pamphlets and white outer box.	Near Mint	Stub	$795 SOLD
3	3913	Red Ball Point (shown below the other pens)	Near Mint		$425
4	3914	Blue Fountain Pen with GP cap. Special Nib: Double broad stub,  re-tip by Jon or Greg. Monster writer.	Near Mint	BBS	$650 SOLD
5	3915	Green Fountain Pen with GP cap. (not shown in image). Medium Point	Near Mint	M	$650 SOLD
6	3916	Green Roller Ball (not shown in image)	Near Mint		$450 SOLD
7	3917	Green Ball Point	Near Mint		$415 SOLD
8	3918	Spare Nib/section assembly. Factory original  blue Oblique Broad (looks double broad oblique). Hard to find.			$475
9	3919	Spare Nib/section assembly. Factory original blue fine point			$385

Pen 4067   1990s Waterman Man 100, black   $195 SOLD
Overall Grade: Near Mint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium		Size:  5.75" 14.5cm	PRICE: $195
COMMENTS: A popular high end out-of-production though relatively recent Waterman. Looks good in basic black. I picked this up as part of a recent near-modern collection, just fitted it with a brand new converter (cartridge/converter pen), ultrasounded the front end for a bit, and enjoyed writing with its smooth medium point.

Pen 4033-K  Waterman Ripple  #7, "Yellow" with Flexible "Yellow" nib . Superb $850 SOLD
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Superb	Color:  Superb	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Flex rounded	Imprint:  Superb	Size: 5 5/8" 14 cm	PRICE: $850
COMMENTS: Waterman's 1920s Ripple series first appeared in 1923. The #7 violated the current numbering system and at heart was a #55, with a color-coded keyhole nib replacing the #5 nib of the 55 and with a color coded band also present at top of cap. Yellow indicated a rounded point (very forgiving to use), and while catalogues cited firm quality for this point, flexible variants do turn up.   This Ripple #7 is a sweet, one of the cleanest #7's I've handled, recognizing I do a bit less with this sort than  do another David, a Bob and a Gary. You will see few vintage pens on this site listed as "nearmint". This one qualifies. Clean trim without brassing. "Molten" razor-sharp Waterman imprinmts. Clean smooth rubber that has not been texturized by t  too much polishing (hits the red and black differently giving a physical ripple to go with the color ripple). The red has the dark terracotta or red ochre look of pen that has not oxidized giving the red a garish orange hue. Everything just pops. The "Yellow" nib is quite flexible as well. I have a couple Ripple pens in my collection (a 56 and a 58 for example), but I don't actively collect Ripple. If I did this would be at heart of collection, simply superb.  This one would b good for a collection that never wants to apologize. If I get free minute I'll add writing sample.

Pen 4032  Modern Waterman Patrician (1990s Man 100 series) Coral  $520 SOLD
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Superb	Color:  Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Neramint	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XMedium	Imprint:  NA	Size: 5 3/4 14.4 cm	PRICE: $520
COMMENTS: Waterman's Man 100 series ran I believe 1980s-1990s. Many variants. The series soemwhat channeled Waterman's cylindrical "flat top" pens made prior to 1940. The Patrician variants had pierced-work cap-bands that reflected the 1930s original Patrician series. Color is Coral for this oen Medium point. Nearmint pen (it has met ink). Converter included.

Pen 4059 JB:  Waterman 52 V (not 52 1/2 V)  1920s $235 SOLD Relatively uncommon standard diameter pen in short size. Flex nib
Overall Grade: Exc- NM	Metal: Superb	Color:  NA	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine- FLEX	Imprint:  Razor Sharp	Size: 4.375" 11 cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: Waterman black hard rubber is not a core focus for me, though I'm blessed to won a nice range of examples. This one is a bit interesting. Typically we see the long standard 52 and the short/slender/ring-top 52 1/2V in black rubber. This is a short but more tubby 52 V (no "1/2") with clip.  Very crisp condition, looking like new. Perfect color, sharp imprints, clean trim, etc. Oh, and full flex nib that gives Waterman "Pink" a run for money.

Pen 4074   Waterman #5 Early 1930s $235 SOLD Black Celluloid. "Red" Nib
Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine Semi-Flex (RED)	Imprint:  Exc	Size:  5 1/8" 12.9 cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: A step down from Patrician, the ealry 1930s #5 shared size and some features with the model 94. The black Celluloid #5 offered Waterman's color-coded nibs along with an inset color disc to match at butt of pen. This one has a "red" keyhole nib, a sweet fine-medium with moderate flexibility (semi-flex+).  Writes a very nice line. Clean condition, collector grade.

Pen 1963 Waterman "100 Year" 3 Piece Physician's Set   $1500 Mint-in-Box
Overall Grade: MInt	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:  NA
Point:	Imprint:  Never had 'em	Size: 5"	PRICE: $1500
COMMENTS:  Where to start???  OK. This is the earliest style physician's set catalogued for the 100-Year, and is the second style  produced in any 100-Year pen.  Triple set has Pen, Pencil and Thermometer Case. This one is perfect regarding the three pieces.  The Thermometer certificate correlates to the thermometer including in the thermometer case.   It is noted that the presentation case is not perfect.  The platform holding the pens no longer is attached to the metal internal hinge, so must be moved to the propped position by hand.  Top satin is discolored. The warranty paper no longer adheres. May not be returned if inked or dipped. Original Sac. Might fill.

Pen 3586 R: Waterman 0552 Sheraton Pattern  $375 SOLD 1917-1930 or so. Gold-Filled Overlay on a Hard Rubbber "52". Monster Flex Nib
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Extra Fine*	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine-BB+ High Flex	Imprint: VG	Size: 5 3/8" 13.7cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS:   L.E. Waterman gave us  the widest range of metal-on-rubber overlay pens, with multiple metals, sizes, patterns, even a couple rubber colors in some cases.  The lined metal is the Sheraton pattern. The overlay on this one is very clean, without dings. A smidge of edge flaking and brassing can be seen on the clip. The pen overall is clean. The Shearaton overlay is clean with just a couple scattered pin marks. It has been cleanly personalized in the cartouche, as can be seen in the photo.  The imprint on bottom of pen (the 0552 model number) is very faint, probably overly polished at one time.  The clip is the weak point with brassing at the imprinted letters and with a hint of bubbling/flaking of the gold-filled  finish at the edge of the clip all around.  The strong point of the pen is a killer nib, with remarkable flex given it has short tines and doesn't look flex at first peek. The medium-size iridium chunk writes a fine point at light touch but quickly flexes to double-broad+, with smooth line and good ink flow.

Pen 1821 Waterman 01952 1/2 V (yah, a mouthful) in Red RIpple Hard Rubber Uncommon "52 1/2 V" model packing gold-filled crown  $210 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Extra Fine Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 1/2"	PRICE: $210
COMMENTS:  The A funky variation on the typical wee 52 1/2V theme, the gold-filled crowns are not common. A charming set with flexy nib in uncommonly nice shape.

NMH 1035 Waterman Edson Sterling Silver   $750  EF Point Two Pens. BOTH SOLD 3rd pen with tiny pin  ding at back end of pen-  $675 Still Available.

NMH 1035 Waterman Edson Sterling Silver   $750 SOLD (two of three)

NMH 1036 Waterman Edson Roller Ball Emerald  $295 SOLD

NMH 1036 Waterman Edson Roller Ball Emerald  $295 SOLD

NMH 1037 Waterman Edson Fountain Pen Sapphire  $495 SOLD Medium Point.

NNMH 1037 Waterman Edson Fountain Pen Sapphire  $495 SOLD

NMH 1038 Waterman Edson Ball Point Ruby   $295 SOLD

NMH 1038 Waterman Edson Ball Point Ruby   $295 SOLD

NMH 1001 Waterman L'Etalon Roller Ball  Basket Weave Sterling $195 (retail $325)  SOLD!

NMH 1001 Waterman L'Etalon Roller Ball  Basket Weave Sterling $195 (retail $325)

NMH 1047 Waterman L'Etalon Ball Point  Basket Weave Sterling $175 (retail $280)  SOLD!

NMH 1047 Waterman L'Etalon Ball Point  Basket Weave Sterling $175 (retail $280)

NMH 1045 Waterman L'Etalon Fountain Pen Canyon Brown Lacquer   $195 (retail $295) One Available with FINE POINT FINE POINT SOLD) One Available with MEDIUM-BROAD Point (feed is marked "L") Also Available- Charcoal Laque with Broad Nib (feed marked "L") Also $195

NMH 1045 Waterman L'Etalon Fountain Pen Canyon Brown Lacquer   $195 (retail $295)

NMH 1046 Waterman L'Etalon RB Lacquer Black  $135 (retail $200) SOLD

NMH 1046 Waterman L'Etalon RB Lacquer Black  $135 (retail $200) SOLD

NMH 1048 Waterman L'Etalon Ball Point Blue Lacquer  $125 (retail $180). 2 Available.

NMH 1048 Waterman L'Etalon Ball Point Blue Lacquer  $125 (retail $180)

Pen 3465:  Waterman Lady Patricia. Early 1930's  $265  SOLD Moss Agate Celluloid.
Overall Grade: Exc.	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Excellent
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine Flex.	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 3/8" 11 cm	PRICE: $265 SOLD
COMMENTS: Part of the 1930 Patricia-7-94-Lady Patricia-92 range, Lady Patricia ran $5 in 1930. Moss Agate is a desirable color, less subject to discoloration than some Waterman colors from this era. Some though have fading of the metallic bronze panels. This pen... does not have that.   For this pen: great color, trim and imprint. Very clean.  Nice flex fine point. Note: the top metal plate (not visible when pen seen from side) has initials elegantly (and discreetly) engraved, either "L.L" or "S.S" or some such, in nice script.

Pen 3321:  Waterman 1940's $120 SOLD  Medium-Broad stub-ish nib. Great writer.
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Med-Broad Stub-ish	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/16" 12.8 cm	PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: I'm not certain of exact model name for this 1940's Waterman. Its proper Waterman nib is marked "rigid", the first of this marking I've seen.  Great writer with nib that is between medium and broad, with somewhat stub-like character (cross strokes thinner than downstrokes). Elegant vintage writing in modest pen.

Pen 3334:  Waterman 100-Year Pen. Supersize 1940  $925 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: Fine-Med Semi-Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/8" 12.9cm	PRICE: $925
COMMENTS: A grand example of the largest model of Waterman's iconic pen.  The early pens in acrylic hold up far better than do the later celluloid examples. This is the first type Supersize (2nd style overall for series, as "first year" pens of single size had different look).  This one pops. Clean trim and color, with smooth writing fine--medium semi-flex nib.

Pen 2627R  Waterman 100-Year Super-Size Set in Box  $825  First Style of Oversize. ~1940. Red.
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: XF	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: NM	clarity: Ex
Point: Fine Semi-Flex	Imprint:  VG	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $825
COMMENTS: The early Waterman 100-Year pens are the best of that series.  This one is all correct, with barrel band, bandless cap, 100-year nib.  The pen grades Extra Fine. The plastic is clean. No crazing. No cracks. Excellent Color.  Trim has couple tiny areas of  brassing. The cap imprint is faint, about half visible.  The pencil has sharp imprint and no brassing, but does have crazing at top of cap. I figured i'd toss it in with the pen :)

Pen 3581 M:  Waterman 55 "Woodgrain" Hard Rubber   $395 SOLD mid 1920's. Monster Flex Nib
Overall Grade: Fine-ExtraFine	Metal: Fine	Color:  Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: High Flex (XF-F to BB+)	Imprint:  Extra Fine	Size: 5 1/2"  14cm	PRICE: $395
COMMENTS:  Well chunkier than the more commonly seen Waterman 52, the 55 would provide the template for the color-coded Waterman #7 series, a pen in Ripple plastic with color band and color name on nib indicating point style. This #5 nib (same size as the keyhole "#7" nib found in the Ripple-#7 series), is more flexible than most of the Pink (flexible) nibs I see with the  Waterman #7.    The mottled hard rubber shows mild oxidation. There is some flaking/brassing of trim on the clip, visible as dark edge/spatches on the clip. Cap band shows brassing as noted. Not a near mint pen but better than most.   And... writing with it is a bit of an experience... a good experience.

Pen 1561 Waterman 552 1/2V SOLID GOLD  1917-1930 or so  $365 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal  Exc	Color: NA
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:   Perfect	Size: 3 3/4"	PRICE: $365
COMMENTS:   Solid Gold vest-pocket Waterman pens cost $30+, no small change 85 years ago. Far far more common in silver and in gold-filled metal. This is a smooth finish pattern.

Pen 3439:  Waterman 0554 Gold-Filled (~1920) $650  SOLD Gothic Pattern. BROAD Stub-Oblique  FLEX "Monster" English Waterman NIb.
Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  VG
Nib condition: Excellent	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Stub/Oblique Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/18" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $650
COMMENTS: About the most clean 0554 I've handled. Per Waterman's numbering system, "54" is a lever-filler with "4" nib. The "05" indicates gold-filled overlay, in this case the Gothic pattern.  0552 and 0554 pens turn up readily at pen shows, I see probably a couple dozen per year amongst all patterns. Most are worn, dinged, engraved (worse, with scraped-away engravings) and so forth. This one pops. Sharp "0554" on butt of pen and solid distal Waterman imrint  wrapping near buttom of barrel.  No engraving. No dings, not even the thin rim where overlay meets dome at top of pen. No brassing. Killer NIb.  Essentially broad/stub/flex it has a hint of oblique cut (right-hand-writer's oblique), with English Waterman markings. Note the symbol/coat-of-arms  above the clip. Discussion I raised online --Link To Fountain Pen Board Discussion- suggests the symbol is for New York Life Insurance Co, the image at left being of the  clock tower at the the company's building, The Clock Tower Building,  346 Broadway, NYC, built in 1894

Pen 2450 Waterman 452 1/2 V  $245 SOLD All Sterling. Hand Engraved Vine pattern.
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:  NA
Point:  F-M Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 3 3/4"  9.5 cm	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS:  LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens. The 0552 1/2V  effectively is a LEC (lower-end-covered) model, but this size does not receive the LEC marking as this is implicit to overlays of this size.  Found in gold filled, sterling and solid gold overlays, these are the entry point to overlay Watermans.  With Sterling  overlay the pen is model 452 1/2V. If gold-filled , it would be 0552 1/2V. Solid gold packs the 552 1/2V imprint.  This 452 1/2V features the "better" Hand Engraved Vine pattern, including the sterling lever.  The cartouche is engraved "M.Y.K". . Nice writer with modest flex. Very clean pen.

Pen 1561 Waterman 552 1/2V SOLID GOLD  1917-1930 or so  $365 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal  Exc	Color: NA
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:   Perfect	Size: 3 3/4"	PRICE: $365
COMMENTS:   Solid Gold vest-pocket Waterman pens cost $30+, no small change 85 years ago. Far far more common in silver and in gold-filled metal. This is a smooth finish pattern.

Pen 2627R  Waterman 100-Year Super-Size Set in Box  $825 SOLD  First Style of Oversize. ~1940. Red.
SOLD
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: XF	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: NM	clarity: Ex
Point: Fine Semi-Flex	Imprint:  VG	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $825
COMMENTS: The early Waterman 100-Year pens are the best of that series.  This one is all correct, with barrel band, bandless cap, 100-year nib.  The pen grades Extra Fine. The plastic is clean. No crazing. No cracks. Excellent Color.  Trim has couple tiny areas of  brassing. The cap imprint is faint, about half visible.  The pencil has sharp imprint and no brassing, but does have crazing at top of cap. I figured i'd toss it in with the pen :)

Pen 3459 NB:  Waterman 92 ~1933  $290 SOLD Canadian.  Red-Bronze Celluloid. Flex Nib
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc
Nib condition: Exc	Threads : Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: F-M with flex.	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/18" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $290
COMMENTS: Relatively uncommon color for this early 1930's Waterman model. Great color preservation (often the metallic bronze panels are faded). Pen quite clean. Pencil with trace brassing to edge of ferrule, as seen in image.  Nice writer wtih moderate flex

Pen 3458 NB:  Waterman 1940's  $175 SOLD Pearlescent Red with Chrome Trim. Monster FLEX NIB.
Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Med-Broad then with High Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 3/8" 11cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: Great Canadian Waterman from 1940's. I don't know the model number... there was a fair range of sizes, trim, colors for this sort of pen from this era and country (does not follow USA "rule").  Gorgeous pen with great preservation of notoriously "difficult" chrome trim.  Killer nib, medium-broad with high flex on top of that. A Monster nib.

Pen 3331:  Waterman #12 Mottled Hard Rubber $275 SOLD  Cone (internally tapered slip) cap. Unusually "fiery" rubber MONSTER NIB:  XF-BB+ Wet Noodle Flex
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Fine	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  NA	clarity: NA
Point: XF-BB+ high flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: Waterman introduced the cone cap (not to be confused with the externally tapering taper cap) in the 1890's. It ran perhaps as late as the 1920's.  Most of the early mottled pens have very subdued color, representing either fading, or simply the original appearance of "early" mottled rubber. This one pops. It has the most red (and birght red at that) I've ever seen on a mottled Waterman, though in all fairness I don't play with this series as much as with some other pens. The imprint is very sharp, far better than most.  The pen of course is eye-dropper fill, rendering it best suited for desktop use at home.  The clip is clean but with loss of the glossy plating as is typical to these.  The nib is icing on the cake, evoking the wet noodles of the dip-pen era with "ultra" flex. WIth light touch an extra fine point, this one can flex up to double broad or more. Still, do be gentle when using, as flex nibs are fragile.   I'm tempted to keep it.

Pen 2449 Waterman 0552 1/2 V. $155 SOLD  Pansy Panel Pattern Gold-Filled Pen. ~late 1910's-1920's
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity: N/A
Point: Fine Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 3 3/4"  9.5cm	PRICE: $155
COMMENTS:  LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens. The 0552 1/2V  effectively is a LEC (lower-end-covered) model, but this size does not receive the LEC marking as this is implicit to overlays of this size.  Found in gold filled, sterling and solid gold overlays, these are the entry point to overlay Watermans.  With GF overlay the pen is model 0552 1/2V. If sterling, it would be 452 1/2V. Solid gold packs the 552 1/2V imprint.  This 0552 1/2V features the Pansy Panel pattern, a mix of flowers and lines.  The cartouche is unengraved. There is a smidge of brass around the top edge of cap and some wear/speckling to the knurling at bottom of pen (posting wear). Nice writer, with mild flex.

Pen 2240F  Waterman Lever Filler ?early 1950's  $85 SOLD Diamond-grid pattern
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	clutch   perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 3/4" 12.2cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS:   Likely dating to late 1940's or early 1950's this clutch-cap, lever filling, open-nib, metal cap has at least a bit of charm left.  Cap is very clean. Imprint is great. The plastic at butt of pen has couple tiny but deep scratches.

Pen 2449 Waterman 0552 1/2 V. $155 SOLD  Pansy Panel Pattern Gold-Filled Pen. ~late 1910's-1920's
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity: N/A
Point: Fine Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 3 3/4"  9.5cm	PRICE: $155
COMMENTS:  LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens. The 0552 1/2V  effectively is a LEC (lower-end-covered) model, but this size does not receive the LEC marking as this is implicit to overlays of this size.  Found in gold filled, sterling and solid gold overlays, these are the entry point to overlay Watermans.  With GF overlay the pen is model 0552 1/2V. If sterling, it would be 452 1/2V. Solid gold packs the 552 1/2V imprint.  This 0552 1/2V features the Pansy Panel pattern, a mix of flowers and lines.  The cartouche is unengraved. There is a smidge of brass around the top edge of cap and some wear/speckling to the knurling at bottom of pen (posting wear). Nice writer, with mild flex.

Pen 2991-S  Waterman Lady Patricia Turquoise Celluloid ~ 1931 $320 SOLD Monster Nib Alert:  High Flex (Medium- 2x Broad)
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  MONSTER NIB	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 1/4" 10.7 cm	PRICE: $320
COMMENTS: Turquoise is a high cachet Waterman color, found in Patrician, Lady Patricia and 92-V.  Sharp imprints. Speckling of brassing to the lever and occasional tiny bit to cap-band.   This one has a Waterman nib at its best. Highly controlled (not floppy) flex with smooth wet line. A gem of a writer for one who wants the vintage writing experience.    NOTE- this image is a bit pale/desaturated  relative to the pen, compared to most of the photos in this section

Pen 1814 Waterman 42 Safety Pen Red Ripple Hard Rubber.   $465 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: NA	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	NA
Point:  Fine Flex	Imprint:  Nearmint	Size: 4 3/4"	PRICE: $465
COMMENTS:  Waterman Hard Rubber presents a bewildering array of models, variants and model numbers, when the collector is faced  with multiple colors, sizes, filling systems and overlays.  Suffice it to say, that starting in 1917, the safety pens (dial out nib, eyedropper fill) pens were part of the "40's" or "4X" series, with the final integer representing the nib size. The 42 has a #2 nib.  That's what this one is. A superb pen with rich smooth Hard Rubber without any texturizing effect from overpolishing. Great imprint. Nice nib.

Pen 1975-df LE Waterman 0552 1/2V TELESCOPE CAP A Gold Filled Overlay Ringtop with unusual cap  $395 SOLD Monster Nib Alert
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Fine	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: BROAD STUB FLEX	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 3 3/4"	PRICE: $395
COMMENTS:  Wear and bit of brass and a  couple small dings on the posting area at very bottom of pen. Incredible nib. The Telescope Cap ringtops are most uncommon and are represented in the Waterman Catalog. The ringed outer cap can be completely removed, leaving a complete pen in hand.  Neat item.

Pen 1604 LE Waterman 0552 1/2V Gold Filled Overlay vest pocket pen. Sheraton (lined) pattern)  $165 FLEX SOLD
Overall Grade: Fine	Trim:  Trace edge brass at top of cap. Wear to bottom knurling		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine FLEX	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  3 3/4"	PRICE: $165
COMMENTS:    LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens. The 0552 1/2V  effectively is a LEC (lower-end-covered) model, but this size does not receive the LEC marking as this is implicit to overlays of this size.  Found in gold filled, sterling and solid gold overlays, these are the entry point to overlay Watermans.  With GF overlay the pen is model 0552 1/2V. If sterling, it would be 452 1/2V. Solid gold packs the 552 1/2V imprint.  This 0552 1/2V features the lined engine turned "Sheraton" Pattern.  The cartouche is unengraved. There is a smidge of brass around the top edge of cap and some wear/speckling to the knurling at bottom of pen (posting wear). Nice writer.

Pen 2274 Waterman 52 Red Ripple  $225 SOLD Cap-band Solid 9k hallmarked
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: Extrafine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   F-M Semi-Flex.	Imprint:  VG	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS:  Waterman hard rubber 52's are highly collectable. Value ascends from smooth black to chased black to woodgrain to ripple and finally to cardinal red.    The solid-gold-band variants are well less common than typical gold-filled.   this one shows bit of oxidation to the rubber, but has smooth clean finish. Decent not perfect imprint. Nice writer with bit of flex.

Pen 2888  Aikin-Lambert Flat-top (Sub-brand of LE Waterman)  SOLD  Jade Celluloid  (Early 1930's?)  Wet Noodle Flex Nib $240 MONSTER NIB ALERT
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: NM	Color: Extra Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:  NA
Point: F- 2B Monster Flex	Imprint:NM	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: Aikin-Lambert was bought by Waterman during the 1920's, resulting in  Waterman-esque Aikins, often including  flat-top pens in  unusual colors (for Waterman) or seemingly with left-over Waterman material (eg. ripple).  I've owned two or three of these relatively hefty Aikins in Jade celluloid. The bandless cap with flat-top styling adds to the charm.  The color on this one is well better than average though not perfect. The overall even color is shade or so away from ideal, with a bit of darkening by the cap.  The nib is... outstanding. Smooth with good inkflow-it can flex from fine to double broad (maybe more).  A grand writer. Do treat it gently when you get it. Noodles can... snap... if overworked.

Pen 2558R Waterman Lady Patricia Set $475 SOLD Turquoise celluloid. Early 1930's   Flex Nib
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  f-m  flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 3/8" 11 cm	PRICE: $475
COMMENTS:  Clean set with nice color. Razor imprint. Very tip of clip bottoms show 1mm or so of brassing.

Pen 2864-M Waterman something-orther. Probably late 1940's-early 1950's  $95 SOLD Cheap Flex Alert
Overall Grade:Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:  NA
Point: Fine FLEX	Imprint:NM	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS:  Seems to be Tape-rite (later?) era  product. LEver filler. Clutch cap with rivet clip. Neat pattern to cap. Smooth and flexible nib.

Pen 1611 LE Waterman's Cleric's Pen. Canadian. 1940's  $250 flex SOLD
Overall Grade: Extrafine	Trim:  Light wear to capbands. No brass		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine flex	Imprint:   VG	Size:  5"	PRICE: $250 SOLD
COMMENTS:    Based apparently on the black Waterman Commando, this 1940's pen is catalogued- at least in 1947, probably produced before that.. Designed for clergy and available in two sizes, this is the larger of the two. I see one of these for every couple hundred non-cleric versions. Neat item. Nice fine flex nib.

Pen 2626 Waterman Tape-Rite Set in Box Late 1940's  $185 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $185
COMMENTS: Relatively high end model with Gold Filled caps, pen with Star cap.  Nearing the end of Waterman's run in the USA

Pen 2566R Waterman 92 Green/Bronze Early 1930's  $250  SOLD High Flex Nib
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect	clarity:  NM
Point:  Fine Flex	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 1/8" 13 cm	PRICE: $250
COMMENTS:  A sharp example of Early 1930's Waterman celluloid. Priced a below the Waterman Patrician, #7, 94 and Lady Patrician, it nonetheless is as plump as, and longer than, the Lady Patricia. It featured some colors not used in the other series. It features typical high quality Waterman craftsmanship. This one pops, near mint, sharp end steps and razor imprint.  Great flex nib too.

Pen 2570R  Waterman 94 Set $385 SOLD Mahogany Celluloid  Celluloid. Early 1930's. Fine Flex Nib
Overall Grade: NearMint	Metal: NM	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity: none left
Point: Fine High Flex	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/8" 12.9cm	PRICE: $385
COMMENTS:  A superb example of a desirable color 94 set.   The nib is a Waterman Red Keyhole nib-  Fine with marked flexibility.  Celluloid has superb color. Trim is without brassing.

Pen 2515 Waterman 0552 1/2 V Set $255 All GF Pen/pencil in Pansy Panel pattern. No personalization Monster Nib Alert: Ultra Flex (Fine to 3xB)
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:  NA
Point:  MONSTER NIB	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3 3/4" 9.5 cm	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS:  LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens. The 0552 1/2V  effectively is a LEC (lower-end-covered) model, but this size does not receive the LEC marking as this is implicit to overlays of this size.  Found in gold filled, sterling and solid gold overlays, these are the entry point to overlay Watermans.  With GF overlay the pen is model 0552 1/2V. If sterling, it would be 452 1/2V. Solid gold would be 552 1/2V Clean set. No dings. 1mm or so of plating loss by the breather holes from ink exposure. Crisp metal, especially the fragile knurled butt end.   Killer high flex nib (goes from fine to triple broad) with ink flow that keeps up.

Pen 2425R Waterman 100-Year Supersize. Smooth Style. First Style SuperSize  $SOLD
Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Thread: perfect	clarity:  Perfect
Point:  Fine-Medium	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $ SOLD
COMMENTS: First style of OS 100-Year (second overall style for the series).  Nearly perfect.

Pen 2180 Watrerman Ink-Vue Deluxe Emerald Ray . Blue keyhole nib. Canada 1936 $480 SOLD Pencil is flawed and is tossed in free.
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc (?)	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    none left
Point: Medium Obliq SemiFlex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/16" 13.4cm	PRICE: $480
COMMENTS:   The mid 1930's Waterman Ink View was Waterman's answer to the Parker Vacumatic, though its engineering was a bit more conventional.  Popular collectables, these are much more scarce than most Vacumatic pens (guess Parker was winning the battle back then), and this Deluxe model with triple capband is well less common than the regular model. This one packs a Waterman Keyhole "Blue" nib usually considered a blunt stub. This one- from Canada as is the rest of pen- has a definite oblique cut to it.  The pencil is flawed. The clip  crimped with an early crack about 1/3 from the top. Runs across the clip. Can see in pic. I tossed this one into the set "free"

Pen 1822 Waterman 52V (the stubby 52- don't confuse with the slender  52 1/2V) Cardinal Red Hard Rubber. Fine Flex nib. $275 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point: Fine Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $275 SOLD
COMMENTS:  Most of the short lever filling Waterman HR pens are of the  52 1/2 V sort.  The fat stubby series (no "1/2" in the model number) as i follow it ranges from 51V (actually not so fat for that one) up to 56V.  A cardinal red 52 V is heftier than the slender line pens (sort of by definition, i s'pose). This one is all correct, has very clean trim, sharp imprints and a nice nib.

Pen 2272 Waterman "100 Year" Standard Set $365 SOLD 2nd Style "100 Year".  ~ 1941
Overall Grade:   Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Smooth F-M	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.1cm	PRICE: $365
COMMENTS:  Waterman's last great pen. This one early style with barrel bands. Very clean. Smooth nib.

Pen 2265R Waterman Ink Vue Silver Ray Set. Mid 1930's $400 SOLD Fine Point with Flex
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:   Exc
Point:   Fine Flex.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/8" 13cm	PRICE: $400
COMMENTS:   Waterman's would-be Vacumatic Fighter. Gorgeous set. Nice fine point with respectable flex. The bottom Waterman Globe has been replaced with identical appearing replacement (these often are lost as they'd just been glued on in the 1930's).  This one has been epoxied on by El Zorno and should be good for our lifetimes :)

Pen 2273 Waterman 52 V Red Ripple $145
Overall Grade:   Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine Modest Flex.	Imprint:  VG	Size: 4 1/4" 10. 7cm	PRICE: $145
COMMENTS:  A squat stubby pen, the 52 V is less common than the typical full-lenth 52, less common still than the thin 52 1/2V ringtops. This one is a functions well, writing a fine line that shows moderate flex, though not so much as a "Red" or "Pink" keyhole nib.  Trim with light brassing-- edge of cap-band and clip ball--.  Imprint strong in places, light in others

Pen 1602 LE Waterman 0552 1/2V Gold Filled Overlay "Etched"  Pattern. Green Gold Filled  $195
Overall Grade: Extrafine	Trim:  Some speckling only ot the knurled bottom		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine Flex	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  3 3/4"	PRICE: $195
COMMENTS:    LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens. The 0552 1/2V  effectively is a LEC (lower-end-covered) model, but this size does not receive the LEC marking as this is implicit to overlays of this size.  Found in gold filled, sterling and solid gold overlays, these are the entry point to overlay Watermans.  With GF overlay the pen is model 0552 1/2V. If sterling, it would be 452 1/2V. Solid gold packs the 552 1/2V imprint.  This one is Hand Engraved Vine, one of the most desirable patterns. It appears to be in green gold filled instead of the usual yellow. The cartouche is unengraved.

Pen 2069 LE Waterman 0552 1/2LEC   $450 SOLD Pansy Panel Pattern  Flex Nib Alert
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: NA
Point:  Fine Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/8"	PRICE: $450
COMMENTS:  Most Waterman overlays show the underlying hard rubber down by the butt of the pen. the LEC (Lower End Covered/Closed) models have a milled overlay even at the bottom. Almost no use-wear sows on the pen though there are a couple pin dings near very top. A crisp  lovely pen with a nice flex nib- moderate flex not "ultra wet noodle"

Pen 2252R Aikin Lamber "Mercantile" $270 SOLD Jade Celluloid. High Flex Nib. Aikin was owned by Waterman 1920's-1930's
Overall Grade:  Extrafine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine Flex.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.8cm	PRICE: $270
COMMENTS:  Known best for some glorious overlay eyedropper-fill pens from twenty years earlier, Aikin Lambert eventually came under the ownership of LE Waterman and took on a rather Waterman-ish look, though often featuring smaller nibs than similar Waterman-branded pens. This one is rather clean. No clip brassing.  The plastic has an area of translucency opposite the clip, but the color overall is sound. Most jade has discolored well more than this. Big pen.

Pen 2153 Waterman 100-Year Pen. First Style Oversized  1940   $900 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Extra Fine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   F-M Semiflex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"  13.8cm	PRICE: $900 SOLD
COMMENTS:   This second style (overall) pen was the  first style to be produced in chunky OS form.  Ribbed pen. Translucent Red. Original blind-end. Barrel band.  Bit of edge brassing.

Pen 1876 LE Waterman #7 ( a 55-size pen) Red Ripple Hard Rubber "Red" verrrrry flexible nib.   $440
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:   Medium High Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8"	PRICE: $440
COMMENTS:   Waterman's Ripple hard rubber pens are key collectables from the 1920's. The #7, with color coded cap insert and nib, is based on the Model 55. really the 01855 given the trim style. Sharp imprints. Clean rich hard rubber. High Flex "red" Waterman nib. Nice writer. Crisp pen. usual specks of brassing on the clip ball.

Pen 1845 LE Waterman #7 (a 55-size model) "Red" Nib. Flexible  $395
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Flexible Fine-MEd	Imprint:  Fine	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $395
COMMENTS:  Waterman's Ripple hard rubber pens are key collectables from the 1920's. The #7, with color coded cap insert and nib, is based on the Model 55. really the 01855 given the trim style.  Unlike many, this example has superb HR, with no texturization (caused by overpolishing a pen withvariable hardness due to colorants). Imprints are better than some and worse than others. The main barrel imprint is solid, the lower imprint is light. The bottom "7" is sharp. The RED nib is a flexible nib, and this one gets close to some of the PINK nibs for flex. No craquelure is present   such as is seen on so many of the cap inserts.  Trim shows the usual clip-ball brassing but also a speck or two on capband and about a quarter of the lever.  A serviceable #7 with nice nib and modest wear but with no fatal flaws,

Pen 1933 Waterman 94 (early-late 1930's, USA production)  $495 Monster Nib Alert: Pen is fitted with Waterman Canadian Triple-Tine "Music" nib.
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  3 Tined Music Nib	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5"	PRICE: $495
COMMENTS:  This eminently collectable 1930's Waterman pen (priced in the Patrician, "7" and Lady Patricia range). Clean trim and nice pen, it is thrown a bit over the top by presence of a Canadian Waterman Music Nib- effectively a BBB-Stub by virtue of its three tines.  Grand user in collector-grade pen. It is noted (for the meticulous) that this is a Canadian nib in a USA-manufactured pen.

Pen 1825 Waterman. Dunno model. Probably late 1980's. Early Laureat? Pretty laquer-ish finish. Cartridge fill  $50
Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Clutch:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/8"	PRICE: $50
COMMENTS:  A Cartridge/Converter pen (none included), this laquer finish pen with ribbed gripping section is attractive. Not sure i've seen another. Not sure which model it is. Darn thing was included in a large collection i purchased.

Pen 2156 Waterman 242 1/2V  $240 Flex "Fine-double Broad" SOLD Sterling Overlay "Hand Engraved Vine"  late 1910's-late 1920's An Excellent El Zorno restoration
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Flex	Imprint:  ExtraFine	Size: 3 3/4" 9.5cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS:  LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens. The 0552 1/2V  effectively is a LEC (lower-end-covered) model, but this size does not receive the LEC marking as this is implicit to overlays of this size.  Found in gold filled, sterling and solid gold overlays, the 52 1/V pens  make up  the entry point to overlay Watermans.  With GF overlay the pen is model 0552 1/2V. If sterling, it would be 452 1/2V. Solid gold packs the 552 1/2V imprint.    This pen is in the high cachet hand-engraved-vine pattern, which when found in proper stater has an engraved matching sterling lever. This one is very clean with no dings, no engraving in cartouche and clean vines. I tend to leave original patina on these (as do most collectors), but if you want a shiny bright pen, i'll be happy to polish before shipping. Great Nib!

Pen 2157 Waterman 0552 1/2 Filigree Gold-Filled Overlay $425 Monster Nib Alert. Wet Noodle Flex nib An Excellent El Zorno restoration
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color:  Extra Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Wet Noodle Flex	Imprint:  VG (see below)	Size: 5 1/2" 113.7cm	PRICE: $425
COMMENTS:  LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens.  The long thin 52 1/2  is the core model.  With GF overlay the pen is model 0552 1/2. If sterling, it would be 452 1/2. Solid gold packs the 552 1/2 imprint.  This pen features a "wet noodle" flexible nib, ranging from XF to BB+, with a bit of tooth. Trim is clean. Cartouche has initials stamped (as do most) in this case "H.M" in elegant script. No dings. Couple pin marks. Nice tight clip. Trace brassing at top edge of cap.  The metal imprints are all sharp. The "0552 1/2" has worn away from the very bottom of pen.

Pen 2158 Waterman 54 "Woodgrain"  $245 High FLex NIb An Excellent El Zorno restoration
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color:  Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   High Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6cm	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS: Waterman 54- starting in 1917- indicated a lever filling screw cap pen, with a #4 nib.  Other size nibs would result in differnet numbers within that  "50's" (or 5X)  series.  This one has rich color, sharp barrel imprint and clean trim. Nib- whilst not quite "wet noodle" in feel, readily flexes from XF to BB.

 

Pen 2143 Waterman "100 Year" Oversized Fountain Pen $120 From Vacumania's Basement Jet Black. Third Style. Flex nib. ~ 1943
Overall Grade:  User Grade	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine Flex.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2cm	PRICE: $120
COMMENTS:  About the last of the great pens from Waterman, this is the third style OS produced. Jet Black by far is the most stable of the colors. This one has a nice Fine pen with moderate (but not wet-noodle) flex and was restored by Richard, who has placed its image up on the profile he just finished of the "100 Year".   This one has a tight hairline under the clip (missed it at first peek) at the top of the cap plastic.   Priced down dramatically from the pre-discovery point.  Nice big user, otherwise very clean.

Pen 1877  LE Waterman #7 ( a 55-size pen) Red Ripple Hard Rubber "Red" verrrrry flexible nib.  $440
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Medium Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $440
COMMENTS:  Waterman's Ripple hard rubber pens are key collectables from the 1920's. The #7, with color coded cap insert and nib, is based on the Model 55. really the 01855 given the trim style. Sharp imprints. Clean rich hard rubber, with slight lightening where not protected by the cap. High Flex "red" Waterman nib. Nice writer. Crisp pen.

Pen 1935 Waterman Ink-View Green Ray mid-late 1930's User-Grade (one cosmetic flaw of significance)  $140 from Vacumania's Basement.
Overall Grade: User Grade	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:  VG	Plastic: Sealed Crack in blind cap
Point: F-XF Waterman Purple	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5"	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS:  Waterman's answer to the Parker Vacumatic,  the Ink-View is popular with collectors though far less prevalent than the Vacumatic. This one is a greeny with Waterman Purple Nib- Fine-XF Firm.  I had not noticed it, but was informed by my restoration expert that there was a crack in the plastic of the blind cap at the back end of the pen. This lesion has been sealed. I can identify it with a good loupe.  Pen has been priced down drastically

Pen 1606 LE Waterman 452 1/2 V Sterling Overlay  $135 FLEX
Overall Grade: G-VG	Trim:  Couple dings only in knurling at bottom of pen		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: VG	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine FLEX	Imprint:   VG	Size:  3 3/4"	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS:    LE Waterman, oldest of the Big-4, produced a huge array of overlay pens. The 0552 1/2V  effectively is a LEC (lower-end-covered) model, but this size does not receive the LEC marking as this is implicit to overlays of this size.  Found in gold filled, sterling and solid gold overlays, these are the entry point to overlay Watermans.  With GF overlay the pen is model 0552 1/2V. If sterling, it would be 452 1/2V. Solid gold packs the 552 1/2V imprint.   This one has mild wear and couple small dings only in bottom knurling. Nice sharp filigree lines. Pleasant nib. Collectors tend to prefer original patina on silver pens, but if the you wish more shine, i'll be happy to polish this before delivery.