Product Description
Type Vintage hard rubber fountain pen
Product Name Waterman 454, as identified by the number at the end of the barrel. The first 4 indicates a full silver overlay, 5 means lever filler and 4 in the units place indicates nib size. Waterman's official name for the pattern was "Moderne," but collectors call it "Night and Day."
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA -- 1920s.
Length Just under 5-3/8"
Filling System Lever filler. A new sac has been installed and tested. It's working well.
Color Black hard rubber with a sterling silver overlay, often called Night & Day by collectors.
Nib Medium Flexible Waterman's #4 nib. It is smooth and flexes easily.
Condition Excellent + condition. The most significant downgrade is that the barrel is personalized with the initials "HLM". Beyond that, the pen looks fantastic and performs well. The exposed hard rubber portions are quite dark, with just a bit of fading on the cap. The sterling silver is likewise in excellent condition, with just a few shallow dents. No cracks or chips anywhere. All of the imprints are very clear. The clip looks fantastic. The pen is working well.
