Product Description
Type Fountain pen with telescoping cap. The pen has a cap, barrel and a sheath that fits over the cap with the ring hardware attached. This allowed the pen to be used in a variety of configurations that might suit users who had preferences about weight, length and balance. The pen could be used without a cap posted or with the cap posted, and the extra "telescoping" cap could be added over the cap which would make the pen almost 5 inches in length.
Product Name Model 552 1/2 V (full solid gold overlay, lever filler, #2 nib, slender, short)
Manufacturer and Year Waterman USA - circa 1920s
Length 3-5/8", not including ring top hardware. With both "caps" posted the length is almost 5 inches.
Filling System Lever filler (We have restored the bladder and it works very well.)
Color All engraved 14k gold over hard rubber (the hard rubber is only seen on the section and barrel lip). The barrel and cap completely covered with a floral (leaf and stem) design. The pen is engraved (perhaps "GTB"?).
Nib The nib is marked Waterman Ideal. The range is F to double broad. It has a good amount of flex, but not super flex or not a wet noodle. This is one we consider full flex. Please see writing sample.
Condition Superior condition. No cracks, chips, or dents. The pen is small, thin, dainty and has classy elegance. There is a small ding and a few little marks on the top of the cap. There is some light scratching on the pen, common with full solid gold overlay. The lined area under the telescoping cap has a few little scratches also. The pen is personalized. The imprints are clear, including the 552 1/2 V imprint on the end of the barrel.
