Product Description
Type Ring top fountain pen and mechanical pencil set.
Product Name 452 1/2 V (marked on the end of the barrel).
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA - circa 1920s
Length Pen 3-5/8" not counting ring hardware. Pencil is a tad over 3-5/8".
Filling System Lever filler. We've replaced the sac and it's working well. Pencil has twist mechanism. Takes "thick" .046" lead.
Color Sterling silver basketweave filigree over black hard rubber.
Nib Waterman's Ideal #2 14k italic nib. It's in nice condition with excellent tipping. It produces a nice wide italic line, see writing sample below.
Condition Superior condition with some light wear. There are no chips or cracks, and all of the imprints appear to be quite crisp and readable. It's restored and working very well.
