Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen with a flexible nib.
Product Name Model 52, marked on the end of the barrel
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, made in Canada. We are guessing it is from the late 1930s or early 1940s.
Length 5"
Filling System Lever filler (We have replaced the bladder and it works very well.)
Color Black and Grey marble celluloid (plastic) with flecks of red. Gold plated trim.
Nib MEDIUM 14k gold Waterman's IDEAL Canada #2 nib is very soft with good flexibility. Please see our writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks. This is a full size pen with lots of shine and an excellent color pattern that is quite beautiful. The cap and barrel have moderate scratching. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and scratch marks at the end. The lever has brassing on the top face and plating wear on the sides. The cap has scratching and some small gouges out of the top. The cap band has brassing. The clip has brassing and plating wear on the ball end as well as around the top edge. The imprints are clear.
