Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen, working beautifully.
Product Name Model 55, marked on the end of the barrel. Barrel imprint commemorates the 1929-30 Byrd Antarctic Expedition.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA - circa 1930s
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Lever filler. We've replaced the sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Cardinal Red Hard Rubber. Smooth, no patterning.
Nib Full flex fine, with red ebonite feed. The nib is marked "Waterman's Ideal Canada 5". Please see writing sample.
Condition Excellent condition. The cardinal red hard rubber is uncommon in Waterman 55s, and this particular pen with the imprint marking Admiral Byrd's Antarctica Expedition is rarely seen. Barrel and cap both have light handwear, but no cracks or chips, or large individual scratches. The clip has a bit of plating wear along the sides, and a large area of brassing on the ball. The top of the cap band has brassing. Lever looks good, and the lever box has two small areas of plating wear. The imprints look good, and are easily readable.
In addition to the usual Waterman's imprints, the barrel is marked "In token of lasting friendship / America - New Zealand / Byrd Antarctic Expedition".
