Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen working well.
Product Name Hundred Year Pen (marked on the nib, and on the cap) - this is the smaller "Lady" version.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA, circa 1941. This is the second version with the 3 cap bands. They came as both smooth like this one, and ribbed.
Length 4-11/16"
Filling System Lever filler. We've replaced the sac and the filling system works well.
Color Translucent smooth red barrel and cap with a slightly more clear red cap-top and barrel end, and gold plated trim.
Nib FLEXIBLE FINE gold Waterman Hundred Year Pen nib. Please see writing sample.
Condition Excellent condition, in box, with guarantee certificate. This is a vintage pen in a pretty red color and in a small size. The barrel has moderate surface scratching and and under the surface lines. The lever has small scratches as well as plating wear along the edges. The cap has moderate wear as well as black under the surface, perhaps caused by ink. The cap band has light scratching, plating wear and pitting along edges. The clip has tiny scratch marks, pitting along some of the edges and some plating wear. The Ideal emblem on top of the cap looks good with some small scratches. The area around the emblem is a bit shaved down. The hard sided box is in good shape considering its age. It has rust on the metal edges and rust stains along the edges of the fabric. All imprints are clear.
