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6939: A. A. Waterman twist-filler: black hard rubber slip-cap with gold filled hand-engraved floral pattern overlay, 14.4 cm long, "F.O." on barrel, marked "NOT CONNECTED WITH/THE L.E. WATERMAN CO."; #2 AA nib is tightly sprung and somewhat toothy, overlay metalwork is in excellent condition but for a small area of age speckling on the barrel and some corrosion around one cap breather hole (see detail).
DATE: c. 1906 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: extra-fine • $685
15836: A. A. Waterman (?) eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber slip-cap with full Art Nouveau fine silver filigree overlay, 13.1 cm long, marked only "30" at the end of the barrel and "STERLING" on the overlay, narrow feed of distinctive inner construction, all suggesting A. A. Waterman manufacture. Initials scratched onto barrel cartouche, pitting at top of cap surely from original manufacturing method of electrodeposition. Nib has a hairline below imprint, but a good writer, boldly calligraphic.
DATE: c. 1903 • CONDITION: VG* • NIB: broad italic flex • $375
16741: Aikin Lambert sleeve-filler: black hard rubber self-filler, elegantly hand engraved gold filled overlay, 13.7 cm long, barrel sleeve rotates to provide access to pressure bar (Waterman's first sleeve-filler patent of 1905, but used only on subbrand pens and Aikin Lamberts, after Waterman's takeover of Aikin Lambert c. 1907); clip is a later addition, monogram "G. S." on sleeve, #2 Aikin nib is extremely fine and requires a bit of pressure for shading.
DATE: c. 1908 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $850
16744: Aikin Lambert Mercantile in box: black hard rubber taper cap eyedropper-filler with full gold filled filigree overlay, 15.4 cm long, "Pearl" engraved on barrel cartouche, long, narrow #1 nib with vent hole behind slit has an extremely fine tip and is extraordinarily flexible, early plain narrow feed.
DATE: c. 1908 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine superflex • $1295
15788: American Fountain Pen Co. sleeve-filler: rare and peculiar, black chased hard rubber, 12.6 cm long, to all external appearances a standard Moore safety, but instead the barrel sleeve must be unscrewed to reveal the opening in the barrel and the pressure bar. Bar is imprinted "LICENSED UNDER/PATENT 781.649" -- Robert A. Hamilton's US patent of 1905. Overall condition would be excellent plus, but for now-repaired cracks in both the sleeve and barrel, surely due to rough handling as they are not in locations normally subject to much stress..
DATE: c. 1914 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $365
16657: American Fountain Pen Co. Moore's Non-Leakable: black hard rubber retracting-nib safety with gold filled overlay, 9.25 cm long, high quality hand-engraved floral scroll decoration, fully marked, only trace plating wear at very edges of ends; #2 American Fountain Pen nib is long-tined and very flexible, safety post inside cap is intact.
DATE: c. 1917 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $600
16570: Ancora Cielo demonstrator in box: limited edition of 500, large transparent pale blue piston-filler, 14.6 cm long, gold-plated sterling silver vermeil trim, 18K gold nib; box top has peeled off after sticking to interior of outer sleeve, pen itself is in perfect condition, comes with hand-written guarantee certificate and anchor pin.
DATE: 1999 • CONDITION: mint* • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $495
10790: Autofiller twist-filler: oversize black chased hard rubber slip-cap, 15.7 cm long, crisp and glossy, bold imprints, big #8 Autofiller nib is toothy, much like a Victorian dip pen, wide double-vented feed, twist knob is a replacement copy in hard rubber to original dimensions.
DATE: c. 1914 • CONDITION: near mint* • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $595
16802: Carter Coralite: oversize blue marbled lever-filler, 13.1 cm long, gold filled trim, model number 5117 imprinted on barrel end, massive Superwear nib is firm and smooth; superficial scratch on barrel threads (not a crack, see detail), moderate darkening.
DATE: c. 1929 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: medium firm • $450
16301: Carter Inx: unusual vest pocket size black and pearl lever-filler, 10.7 cm long, gold filled trim, black barrel end; Carter nib has some flex with pressure, precise writer.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $165
16232: Century No. 40 sleeve-filler: black hard rubber screw-cap, 13.6 cm long, nickel plated clip, section is turned to rotate internal sleeve, exposing or concealing the pressure bar; hard rubber is black and glossy with strong imprints, #3 Century nib offers notable line width variation.
DATE: c. 1915 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $265
14773: Chilton pneumatic-filler: black hard rubber ringtop, 11.4 cm long, gold filled trim, Boston-era production, even wear and moderate fading, stress line at base of nib is stable and does not go all the way through.
DATE: c. 1925 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: extra-fine firm • $145
14567: Chilton 16S: uncommon vest pocket size black pneumatic-filler, 10.9 cm long, gold filled trim.
DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: broad semiflex • $350
7261: Conklin Endura: oversize woodgrain hard rubber flat-top lever-filler, 13.5 cm long, gold filled trim, big Endura nib; barrel imprint is worn but mostly legible, section is black hard rubber, not woodgrain -- probably an old replacement.
DATE: c. 1925 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine firm • $365
15396: Conklin Senior Endura: oversize orange celluloid lever-filler, 13.3 cm long, gold filled trim, massive Endura nib; barrel imprint good, trim plating excellent.
DATE: c. 1927 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: medium fine firm • $650
16285: Conklin Nozac desk pen: black veined green pearl plunger-filler, black taper, 18.6 cm long, excellent transparency of ink window with 5000-word "Word Gauge", pen never filled with original cork and rubber seal unstained and freely moving. Nozac desk pens are rare, especially in this condition. Not guaranteed to fill or to be ink-tight, though mechanically perfect.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: near mint* • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $360
15659: Conklin Ensemble in box: pen-pencil combination, green veined pearl lever-filler, 14.7 cm long, gold filled trim, excellent color preservation in this material that is so prone to discoloration; bold imprints, plating excellent, some light toothmarks visible on cap on close inspection, 1.1 mm lead pencil nozzle has a hairline crack that does not affect function, looks like a scratch, otherwise excellent condition. Noteworthy nib.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $595
15743: Conklin Nozac desk pen: grey and silver pearl herringbone 12-sided piston-filler, 17.4 cm long, gold filled trim, crisp imprints, fine barrel transparency, short-lived and uncommon two-tone nib shows usual plating loss, condition of pen otherwise is excellent plus.
DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine • $385
16791: Conway Stewart 60L: green herringbone lever-filler, 13.6 cm long, gold filled trim, #60 Duro nib, scarce and desirable late pattern.
DATE: c. 1958 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium fine firm • $375
16047: Crocker Ink-Tite 22: black chased hard rubber end-lever-filler, 13.8 cm long, gold filled trim, clear imprints, slight even fading and wear, original price band on cap, #2 Crocker nib is a very broad factory italic.
DATE: c. 1918 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-broad italic semiflex • SOLD
16817: Diamond Medal Diplomat: oversize white pearl lever-filler, 14.25 cm long, gold filled trim, rare color and outstanding preservation, remarkably flexible nib is truly brushlike, opens with lightest pressure.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: broad italic superflex • $850
16075: Eagle glass cartridge pen: black lacquered brass, 12 cm long, one of the earliest cartridge pens made; barrel is fully imprinted, stating "PATENTED" but unlike later examples no citation of patent date of 1890; untipped brass nib retains almost all of its original bright plating, glass cartridge is included but mouth damaged, chip to side of feed (see detail; may affect function). Cosmetically fine+ but sold as an historical relic, could be adapted to use a plastic cartridge as described here but no guarantee regarding the feed.
DATE: c. 1890 • CONDITION: G-VG* • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $105
16074: Eagle glass cartridge pen: black lacquered brass, 12 cm long, one of the earliest cartridge pens made; barrel is fully imprinted, stating "PATENTED" but unlike later examples no citation of patent date of 1890; untipped brass nib has been restraightened, top surfaces a little wavy, but still a fine writer. Original glass cartridge is intact and stuck onto section nipple. Sold as an historical relic, would need minor work to be put in working condition.
DATE: c. 1890 • CONDITION: G* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $105
15688: Eagle glass cartridge pen: black lacquered brass, 11.95 cm long, one of the earliest cartridge pens made; barrel imprinted "PATENTED", untipped plated brass nib is flexible but toothy. An historic relic, not currently in working condition, original glass cartridge damaged at mouth, rubber section seal is age-hardened.
DATE: c. 1895 • CONDITION: G* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $95
11839: Eagle pull-filler: large black chased hard rubber screw-cap, 14.8 cm long, gold filled trim, unusual filling system is like a reverse button-filler, end knob is pulled to flatten sac (US patent 680117 of 1901). Excellent quality, pen is unusually big, equivalent to a Waterman #6-size, nib has Eagle shield imprint, Masonic imprint on barrel for Martha Washington Lodge; cap more worn than barrel, two small stable hairlines in lip (see detail), front portion of barrel from barrel band forward has been restored.
DATE: c. 1903 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $400
15282: Eagle eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber with high relief hand repousse gold filled overlay, 13.5 cm long, narrow feed, ribbed section, Eagle nib. Like new with no wear but a few very shallow bumps to the overlay -- one of the fanciest Eagles you are ever likely to see.
DATE: c. 1910 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $950
16421: Eagle combination: black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 15.7 cm long, pencil end uses standard 2mm drafting lead; introduced no later than 1913, this appears to have been the first mass-produced pen-pencil combo. Barrel imprint clean,"Klymax" marked clip, nib is smooth and responsive, lively flexibility.
DATE: c. 1915 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine flex • $275
14857: Eagle combination: rare late-production example of one of the first mass-produced combos, in woodgrain celluloid rather than the usual hard rubber, but retaining the original eyedropper-filler design; 15.5 cm long, nickel plated trim, hard rubber pencil nozzle uses 2 mm lead, Eagle nib is a precise and responsive writer.
DATE: c. 1927 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $450
32556: Esterbrook 2556 Renew-Point: firm fine general writing.
DATE: c. 1955 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: fine firm • SOLD
15931: Eversharp Bantam set in box: green swirled pearl miniature bulb-filler, 9.8 cm long, gold filled cap band, gold plated clip, translucent barrel, 14K gold "0" size nib, matching twist-action pencil uses 1.1 mm lead. Pen has original price sticker on cap, only traces of sticker on pencil barrel. Fancy patterned foil box has pencil dedication on inside of lid.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: extra-fine flex • $165
16282: Eversharp Doric: uncommon small model, black facetted plunger-filler, 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim, Gold Seal, "FLEXIBLE" marked nib, ink shutoff valve seal has been restored and is fully functional.
DATE: c. 1938 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $385
11879: Eversharp Skyline Demi: rare early production slender burgundy lever-filler with striped cap, gold filled trim, section with transparent ink window, standard short-model length at 12.2 cm long, but markedly slimmer (10 mm OD over barrel threads) -- parts do not interchange with any standard production pen; well worn but mechanically sound, gouges to barrel, lever sits slightly loosely at rest. To date we have found only a handful of examples of this slender model (Demis are normally shorter than standard Skylines but of the same thickness).
DATE: c. 1941 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: extra-fine rigid • $225
13576: Eversharp Skyline Demi: rare early production slender black lever-filler with gold filled trim and unusual cap trim configuration with wide band, narrow top band, and metal derby; standard short-model length at 12.2 cm long, but markedly slimmer (10 mm OD over barrel threads) -- parts do not interchange with any standard production pen. Section with transparent ink window, nib is single-tone but was probably originally two-tone; pen is mechanically sound, but has dings to the derby, a name on the barrel, and slight heat shrinkage irregularity behind the barrel threads. To date we have found only a handful of examples of this slender model (Demis are normally shorter than standard Skylines but of the same thickness).
DATE: c. 1941 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: medium fine firm • $225
12666: Eversharp Skyline: rare early-production slender Demi model, black lever-filler with green pearl and black striped cap, 12.2 cm long, gold filled trim, two-tone nib, section with ink window. Parts will not exchange with later Skylines of any size, which are all of greater girth. A little-known variant -- read more about it here.
DATE: c. 1941 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: medium firm • $285
15677: Eversharp Skyline set in box: dark green lever-filler, 13.4 cm long, gold filled over silver wartime trim, deluxe version with covered derby, wide cap band; matching repeater pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, both pieces retain original price bands, appears to be new old stock but pen has been filled and there is a polished-out nick to the lip of the section under the feed (see detail). Unusually, the instruction sheet and guarantee is in Portuguese, so likely an export set despite the US dollar pricing.
DATE: c. 1944 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: broad • $250
12163: Eversharp Streamliner: uncommon dark green economy Skyline version, 13.15 cm long, gold filled trim, simple clip, original price band; original sac has not been replaced, appears still supple but not guaranteed ink-tight.
DATE: c. 1944 • CONDITION: mint* • NIB: medium firm • $165
14679: Eversharp Symphony: black lever-filler, 13.9 cm long, chrome plated asymmetrical "slipper" cap, designed by Raymond Loewy, gold filled clip; original price sticker on barrel, new old stock but typical age spotting to cap plating (see details).
DATE: c. 1948 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium firm • $150
16105: Eversharp Symphony in box: black lever-filler, 14 cm long, polished stainless steel cap, gold filled trim, mint in box, pen in original cellophane sleeve, price sticker reads "Model/701/$5.00", nib grade sticker, "Manifold/Medium"; original sac has *not* been replaced, includes both inner and outer boxes.
DATE: c. 1950 • CONDITION: mint* • NIB: medium firm • $165
14259: Eversharp Symphony set in box: blue lever-filler with chrome cap, gold filled trim, 14 cm long, medium manifold nib; matching repeater pencil uses 1.1 mm lead. Both with original barrel price bands and stickers, box comes with cardboard outer box, instructions, and display inserts. Two available, one with medium manifold nib, the other with fine manifold. Slight age roughness to cap rim plating of medium-nibbed pen. Original sac has not been replaced, appears to be still flexible.
DATE: c. 1952 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: medium firm • $160
14258: Eversharp Symphony set in box: black lever-filler with chrome cap, gold filled trim, 14 cm long, manifold nib; matching repeater pencil uses 1.1 mm lead. Both with original barrel price bands and stickers, box comes with cardboard outer box, instructions, and display inserts. Two available, one with medium manifold nib, the other with fine manifold. Slight age roughness to cap rim plating of medium-nibbed pen. Original sacs have not been replaced, appear to be still flexible.
DATE: c. 1952 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: fine or medium firm • $150
14260: Eversharp Symphony set in box: black lever-filler with chrome cap, gold filled inset band, chrome lever, 14 cm long, extra-fine manifold nib; matching repeater pencil uses 1.1 mm lead. Both with original barrel price bands and stickers, box comes with bottom portion of cardboard outer box and display insert. Original sac has not been replaced but appears to be still flexible.
DATE: c. 1952 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine firm • $145
14261: Eversharp Symphony set in box: black lever-filler with chrome cap, gold filled inset band, chrome lever, 14 cm long, fine manifold nib; matching repeater pencil uses 1.1 mm lead. Both with original barrel price bands and stickers, box comes with bottom portion of cardboard outer box and display inserts. Original sac has not been replaced but appears to be still flexible.
DATE: c. 1952 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: fine firm • $145
13789: Eversharp Slim Ventura: black squeeze-filler, 13 cm long, gold filled cap with sterling clip, original price and nib grade stickers on barrel; sac has been replaced.
DATE: c. 1954 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine firm • $150
13661: Eversharp Gregg in box: unusual black lever-filler, 13.35 cm long, gold filled trim, made for resale by the Gregg shorthand company and bearing an enameled Gregg logo in the cap top, and carrying a special Gregg-marked nib over a Skyline-style feed. Wahl-Eversharp made Gregg and Palmer Method pens from the 1920s on, but postwar examples are particularly uncommon, and this is the first example we have had with the original box and instructions.
DATE: c. 1955 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine • $225
15833: Fisher dip pen: unmarked gold filled holder with removable wooden taper, 14.7 cm long excluding nib; unusual imprint of two crossed quills and letters standing for "Paragon Gold Quill-Pens", trademarked on Nov 11, 1873.
DATE: c. 1875 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: extra-fine flex • $225
14036: Gold Bond lever-filler: oversize orange flat-top, 14 cm long, black ends, gold filled clip and lever but solid 14K gold trim bands on cap, each individually stamped. Some irregularities to the bands, name on barrel, large #8 nib cracked but functional -- a replacement can be found at additional cost upon request.
DATE: c. 1928 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine firm • $265
14332: Goldfink set in box: black piston filler, 12.2 cm long, gold plated trim, matching repeater pencil uses 1.1 mm lead; Goldfink was a prominent Berlin stationery firm, which contracted with multiple German makers for pen and pencil manufacture. This pen was surely made by Faber-Castell, as it uses that company's patented double piston ink reserve mechanism, though both pen and pencil sport Goldfink's trademark hexagonally faceted tops. Condition is near mint but for patches of pitting on the stainless steel nib.
DATE: c. 1960 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: broad flex • $175
16118: H. M. Smith dip pen: sterling silver twist pattern holder marked only "STERLING" (likely Mabie Todd manufacture), 18 cm long including #3 ventless gold nib.
DATE: c. 1895 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $265
16056: John Hancock cartridge-filler: jade green ringtop, 11.1 cm long, gold filled trim, olive green casein trim band, long-tined nib is a notable writer. Original color has faded as is common with early green celluloids, material is sound. Comes with a refillable original blue lacquered copper cartridge restored with an added hard rubber reinforcing end plug and an O-ring seal (screws in; handle with care, as the copper walls are thin). Original black suspension ribbon and fittings included.
DATE: c. 1928 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine flex • $225
15874: John Holland dip pen: gold filled holder, fully marked, extending ebonized wood taper, 14.5 cm long overall open, 7.2 cm closed, #5 Holland ventless gold nib writes like a high-flexibility steel nib.
DATE: c. 1875 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $275
16300: Mabie Todd Swan: early New York made black chased hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.6 cm long, gold filled barleycorn overlay, Mabie Todd & Bard imprint, last patent listed is US314547 of 1885, over-under feed with twisted silver feed tail, nib is English production. Overlay has spotty losses and a couple of test marks on the cap, tool marks on section overlay; fine overall appearance.
DATE: c. 1902 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: broad semiflex • $425
16648: Mabie Todd Swan 4 Stenograph Self-Filler: black chased hard rubber clipless lever-filler, 13.8 cm long, nickel plated trim, New York production, scarce early "split" lever, slip-on clip is Swan-marked, English made, silver plating patchy; notable long-tined #4 nib, "STENOGRAPHY" imprint on barrel.
DATE: c. 1916 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $295
13813: Mabie Todd Swan Military Safety: uncommon screw-cap black chased hard rubber ink-tablet eyedropper-filler, 14.5 cm long, nickel plated trim, New York production but bearing retail imprint on cap top of Mark Cross of London; even fading, imprints legible, marked "PAT. APPL'D FOR", typical flakes off very end of ink compartment knob (see detail).
DATE: c. 1918 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: medium broad stub flex • $495
10461: Mabie Todd Swan Military Safety: rare screw-cap black hard rubber ink-tablet eyedropper-filler, 14.2 cm long, gold filled overlay. New York production, imprints and chasing crisp, some erosion around cap vent holes, feed shows signs of having been overheated during nib setting, but the pen is otherwise like new -- was found as part of a group of mostly new old stock Swans. Plain black hard rubber Swan Militaries are uncommon; examples with overlays are rare.
DATE: c. 1918 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $1450
10205: Mabie Todd Swan set in box: beautiful and solid New York-made lever-filler in 1/5 18K gold filled, 13.1 cm long, crisp rings chasing pattern (usually found on Edward Todd pens, but very uncommon for Mabie Todd). Matching 1.1 mm Fyne Poynt pencil, both pieces bear a neatly engraved 1928-dated inscription on their barrels. Nib is set tight, so writes a very fine line, but the tip is large enough that it could be adjusted to a medium fine if opened up. Set is like new with attractive age toning, no brassing but usual Mabie Todd seam lines visible where end caps soldered on pen.
DATE: c. 1928 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $685
16476: Merkurit (?) Hanseat: black chased hard rubber safety, 10,45 cm long, white casein cap dome, German manufacture; English-made replacement nib is an excellent writer.
DATE: c. 1920 • CONDITION: VG* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $250
16839: Minnesota lever-filler: black chased hard rubber, 14 cm long, gold filled trim, lever with unusual sliding catch (slide back with fingernail to free lever for filling); excellent quality pen made by George Kraker reportedly for a Twin Cities retailer; moderate fading and wear, notable warranted three-tined music nib.
DATE: c. 1926 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: broad stub flex • SOLD
16722: Montblanc Reflex: black hard rubber safety, 13.5 cm long, subbrand model of distinctive design, small nib with "0" in a diamond imprint, extremely fine and flexible, characteristic notched feed; turning knob is marked "OF", "FÜRSTENBRUNN" imprinted on cap (likely a retail stationer).
DATE: c. 1930 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $450
13472: Namiki Pilot A-shiki in box: rare demonstrator-like plunger-filler in transparent celluloid with black streaks, 12.85 cm long, gold filled trim, black ends, 14K gold export #3 nib, original paper band on cap with hand-written price ($3.75), barrel band lists US, British, and Dutch patent numbers. New old stock, original seals have not been replaced, pen not functional as is. In original box with instructions.
DATE: c. 1940 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine • $695
14268: Parker 25 Click-Filler: extremely rare oversize hard rubber slip-cap self-filler, Parker's first (patent number 791,466); 15.3 cm long, good barrel imprint, #5 Lucky Curve nib has been retipped and is a wet and flexible writer, cap is an excellent replacement, an exact copy of an original example and indistinguishable without internal inspection. To fill, push front of nickel plated pressure bar with fingernail to unlock while depressing rear protrusion to flatten sac; pull same protrusion back to allow sac to reinflate and to relock the pressure bar with a "click". #5 was the largest size sold, and rarely seen.
DATE: c. 1905 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: medium-broad flex • $1500
16800: Parker 15: black hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.35 cm long, gold filled filigree cap and trim bands, fluted pearl barrel slabs, #3 keyhole-vent Lucky Curve nib is truly extraordinary, extremely fine tip combined with extreme flexibility and smoothness. Early production model with rounded cap top with exposed hard rubber at crown, fully imprinted, moderate wear and even fading.
DATE: c. 1908 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: extra-fine superflex • $1500
16366: Parker Duofold Junior: red hard rubber button-filler, 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim, large imprint, intact Lucky Curve feed, end milling clean, notable sharp-cut calligraphic nib; scattered superficial digs to barrel threads do not affect function (see details).
DATE: c. 1924 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: broad italic semiflex • $325
14477: Parker Black and Gold: black chased celluloid ringtop button-filler, 11.4 cm long, black hard rubber ends, #2 Lucky Curve nib, spearhead feed, excellent imprint and chasing.
DATE: c. 1927 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: fine firm • $125
15709: Parker button-filler: black chased hard rubber "Black Line" ringtop, 12 cm long, gold filled trim, crisp imprints and chasing, ends with sharp milling, Lucky Curve #3 nib has a rounded oblique nib, a wet writer that needs to be canted correctly for best results.
DATE: c. 1928/1937 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium broad oblique semiflex • $200
16407: Parker Duofold Senior: oversize black Permanite button-filler, 13.75 cm long, Lucky Curve imprint, massive Lucky Curve nib originally fitted to Jade Pen, smooth writer, spearhead feed with cut tail; tool mark on section flange (see detail), cap lip slightly trimmed.
DATE: c. 1928 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine firm • $350
14424: Parker Duofold Special: orange button-filler, 13.6 cm long, gold filled trim, uncommon model of Senior length but Junior width; made in USA, late imprint with inverted "1" 2nd quarter date code indicates late production using earlier parts. Very clean, noting scratch at end of barrel (see detail).
DATE: c. 1929/1941 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: fine firm • $350
16743: Parker Duofold Senior Deluxe: black-veined pearl oversize flat-top button-filler, 13.8 cm long, gold filled trim, unusual late factory assembly using older parts, cap and barrel are c. 1929, imprint with inverted 3rd quarter 1941; excellent color, fine writer with nice paper feel, nib has stable hairline from vent hole (probably from overaggressive nib adjustment, since the nib is firm enough that the crack does not open at all in use).
DATE: c. 1929/1941 • CONDITION: fine-exc* • NIB: medium fine firm • $650
14033: Parker Vacuum Filler: scarce proto-Vacumatic, rare stub model only 10.8 cm long, silver pearl laminate, one-piece section and barrel construction, early two-tone Arrow nib with single central line between feathers on imprint. Barrel imprint worn but mostly legible, two cap lip hairlines have been professionally repaired, not easily seen (see details); sac has been removed to preserve color.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: extra-fine • $450
13527: Parker Duofold Senior Deluxe set: oversize streamline button-filler in Moderne Pearl green and black, 13 cm long, gold filled trim, triple cap bands with wider central band, straong imprint, numbered Duofold Deluxe nib, comb feed; matching pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, color is slightly brighter than that of the pen.
DATE: c. 1934 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine rigid • $785
16560: Parker Vacumatic: early full-sized Deluxe in red pearl laminate, 12.95 cm long, gold filled trim, striped section and end jewels, strong imprint with two-digit date code, lockdown filler, excellent barrel transparency; early Vacuum-Filler style two-tone nib with arrow imprint with single central line, excellent plating.
DATE: 1935 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $475
16357: Parker Depression Pen set: small gold and green marble button-filler, 11.2 cm long, gold filled trim, replacement blind cap is a perfect fit but black rather than matching color, nib has 1935 date code, has been retipped; pencil is twist-action, uses 1.1 mm lead. Both pieces personalized (see details).
DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: extra-fine • $285
16403: Parker Challenger: grey pearl and black button-filler, 13 cm long, nickel plated trim, section with ink window, crisp imprints with double-digit date code with dot, nib is notably fine and a precise writer.
DATE: 1937 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine • $150
15707: Parker Duofold Juniorette Deluxe: black streamline button-filler, 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim, late production with 4th quarter date, clip without patent date, notable factory italic nib.
DATE: 1939 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: broad italic • $265
16542: Parker Vacumatic Debutante: golden pearl laminate double-jewel, 11.8 cm long, gold filled trim, Blue Diamond clip; fine barrel transparency, strong imprint with 2nd quarter date code, aluminum Speedline filler with diamond imprint on plunger end, two-tone arrow nib is a very fine and precise writer.
DATE: 1941 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine • $225
15455: Parker Duofold Senior: red and silver pearl Vac-filler with black stripes, 13.6 cm long, gold filled over silver trim, Blue Diamond clip, geometric patterned cap band, largest size, much scarcer than contemporary Vacumatics; good imprint with 3rd quarter date code, fine barrel transparency, wartime "V" for victory nib.
DATE: 1943 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine • $285
16276: Parker Duofold Senior: green and brown pearl Vac-filler with black stripes, 13.6 cm long, gold filled over silver trim, Blue Diamond clip, geometric patterned cap band, largest size, much scarcer than contemporary Vacumatics; clean imprint with 3rd quarter date code, V for "Victory" wartime nib, fine barrel transparency, distinctive wartime filler unit with black plunger, some tool marks on blind cap.
DATE: 1945 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine firm • $265
16400: Parker Duofold Senior: oversize light and dark blue pearl button-filler, 13.6 cm long, gold filled trim, made in England, this color never used in USA production, sharp imprints, Newhaven-made nib is a smooth wet writer.
DATE: c. 1945 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: broad • $450
16441: Parker VS: blue button-filler, 13.8 cm long, transparent feed, French-hallmarked 18K nib, stainless steel cap with distinctively French clip. The material is not the usual opaque blue of USA production, but a beautiful variegated blue-on-blue. No barrel imprints, light scratching next to clutch ring. It has been suggested that the barrel material may be colored Bakelite, which was widely used by the French pen industry.
DATE: c. 1949 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: broad italic • $600
14114: Parker 75 Godron: early production in heavy gold plate, solid ends, 20 micron mark, French-made 14K nib unit, metal squeeze converter, section with angle indicator and "0" center mark.
DATE: c. 1968 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: broad • $325
16511: Parker 75 Godron: early production in heavy silver plate, dished ends, 30 micron mark, USA-made 14K "XF" nib unit, section with angle indicator, no center mark; slender metal squeeze converter.
DATE: c. 1973 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine • $225
14023: Parker 180 Retirement Pen: special model, never sold to the public, for presentation to retiring Parker employees; finish is similar to that of the RMS Queen Elizabeth limited edition, stippled gold plated bronze with gold plated trim, cap plaque with facsimile signature of George Parker. Includes converter, appears unused, cap band with usual engraving of recipient's name (Roy L. Coyle, Parker's chief pilot, who retired at the end of May 1978 after 25 years of service).
DATE: c. 1978 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $650
15526: Parker 180 Imperial set in box: gold plated fountain pen and cap-actuated ballpoint (same as 75 ballpoint), made in USA, both have early "NI" date code (4th quarter 1979), two-way 14K gold nib writes medium on one side, extra-fine on the other.
DATE: 1979 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $295
16746: Parker 180 Torsade: distinctive and hard to find cable twist pattern in silver plate, 13.3 cm long, French-hallmarked 18K gold nib, feed marked "M", date code "QC"; uses cartridges or converter (included).
DATE: 1980 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: medium/extra-fine • $495
7552: Parker 180 Flighter: stainless steel cap and barrel, gold plated trim, US-made, includes Aerometric-style slender convertor, 14K gold two-way triangular nib (offers two nib grades in one, with a thinner line when the nib is used inverted); new old stock with original clip tag.
DATE: c. 1980 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: broad/fine • $165
14021: Parker 180 Black Pearl: rare and beautiful lustrous gunmetal finish, gold plated trim, "UE" date code, no indication of country of origin (presumably USA), two-way nib with feed marked "X/M"; as new, no packaging.
DATE: 1981 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $495
16590: Parker 180 Torsade: distinctive and hard to find cable twist pattern in silver plate, two-way nib, date code "UL", made in France, uses cartridges or converter (included); barrel end brassed (see detail).
DATE: 1981 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: medium/extra-fine • $350
11551: Parker 180 Laque: beautiful "Thuya" lacquer finish, uses cartridge or convertor (included), made in France; hallmarked triangular 14K gold nib, feed marked "F"; "UI" date code.
DATE: 1981 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine/extra-fine • $250
15718: Parker 180 Laque: "Jasper Red Quartz" lacquer finish, uses cartridge or convertor (included), made in France, "AE" 1st quarter date code; two-way triangular gold nib, feed marked "F", writes medium fine on one side, extra-fine on the other; new old stock, no packaging.
DATE: 1982 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium fine • $275
12586: Parker 180: gold-plated basketweave pattern, made in France, two-way flat gold nib, feed marked "X/M"; one of the less common patterns of one of Parker's lower-production pens; some roughness to plating of collar at end of section, otherwise as new; includes convertor.
DATE: c. 1982 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $250
16586: Parker Premier Chinese Laque: speckled lacquer finish, gold plated trim, 13.5 cm long, onyx disks inset into ends; made in France, 18K French-hallmarked nib, uses standard Parker refills or converter (not included).
DATE: c. 1983 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine • $275
15460: Parker 180 Grain d'Orge: fine barleycorn pattern in gold plate, uses cartridge or convertor (included), made in France; two-way triangular gold nib, feed marked X/M, writes extra-fine on one side, medium on the other; as new, no packaging.
DATE: c. 1983 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $225
11670: Parker 180: gold-plated basketweave pattern, made in France, two-way flat gold nib, feed marked "X/M"; one of the less common patterns of one of Parker's lower-production pens; some usage marks at ends, includes convertor.
DATE: c. 1985 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $195
16328: Parker 75 Perlé: gold plated, made in France, "Q" date code, includes piston-style twist convertor; 14K French-made "B" nib; new old stock.
DATE: 1990 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: broad • $295
16392: Parker World Memorial Duofold International limited edition: black cartridge-filler, 13.15 cm long, gold plated trim, edition of 10,000 pieces, made in USA, "IU" date code for 3rd quarter, two-tone 18K nib is marked as "M" on the feed, but more of a broad. Lightly used, complete packaging including cherrywood box and cardboard outer box, paperwork.The emblem on the cap top is made from the metal of decommissioned Soviet SS20 and US Pershing missiles.
DATE: 1991 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: broad • $695
16577: Parker Duofold International in box: orange Mark I cartridge-filler (converter included), gold plated trim, 18K two-tone nib, made in England, in wooden box and cardboard outer box, no paperwork. Has been filled, pen by all appearances as new, tiny scuffs to top of inner box.
DATE: c. 1993 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: broad • $495
15880: Parker Duofold International Check Amber: 13.15 cm long, uses standard cartridges, slide converter included; made in UK, "TI" date code, 18K two-tone nib is a smooth writer. As new, but no box or packaging.
DATE: 2005 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: broad • $595
14757: Pilot Super 150L: black tab-filler, 13.6 cm long, gold plated trim, wide rolled gold cap band, inlaid 14K gold nib is a precise writer, barrel opens with a bayonet-style twist-lock action rather than unscrewing. Interesting Bulgarian imprint, clean condition noting shallow marring to side of spring-loaded rocker clip (see detail). Full date code DO 09, for 9 March 1963.
DATE: 1963 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine • $95
15327: Sheaffer 5-30: jade green large flat-top ringtop lever-filler, 12 cm long, black ends, gold filled trim, 5-30 nib is extraordinarily fine-tipped and writes a naturally shaded line; fine color, strong imprints, name on barrel.
DATE: c. 1928 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine • $150
15547: Sheaffer Lifetime: jade green ringtop lever-filler with black quill, black cap top with White Dot, gold filled trim, 15.1 cm long, Lady Lifetime nib; though unprepossessing, a scarce and historically important model, described as the "ur-Balance" and the "missing link" in Daniel Kirchheimer's Origin of the Sheaffer Balance. Moderate discoloration, barrel imprint weak in the center, a few nicks to the nib around its imprint.
DATE: c. 1928 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: extra-fine rigid • $450
16730: Sheaffer oversize Lifetime Balance: jade green lever-filler, 14.45 cm long, early extra-long model w short section, pointed barrel end, "PATENTED" imprint, large White Dot; cap and barrel color slightly mismatched, overall color preservation fine, much better than usual. Excellent writer with semistub tip for an elegantly shaded line.
DATE: c. 1929 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine • $325
15279: Sheaffer Balance 3-25: long slender black lever-filler, 13.7 cm long, nickel plated trim, 3-25 nib writes a nicely shaded line; strong barrel imprint but some scratches at ends, mechanically perfect.
DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $125
16792: Sheaffer oversize Lifetime set: black and pearl flat-top lever-filler, 13.3 cm long, gold filled trim, White Dot on cap top, massive Lifetime nib has a very fine tip that writes a pleasantly precise line; late production with seamed tubing construction, matching pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, both have outstanding color, pencil barrel does have hairlines from age shrinkage that do not affect function or appearance (see details), condition otherwise excellent with no dings to the pencil crown.
DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: exc/fine* • NIB: extra-fine firm • $595
16028: Sheaffer Balance: golden pearl striated lever-filler, 13.75 cm long, gold filled trim, section with ink window, #3 nib.
DATE: c. 1936 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine • $125
15642: Sheaffer Lifetime Sentinel DeLuxe triple set in box: large black lever-filler, 13.4 cm long, brushed stainless steel cap, gold filled trim, White Dot at end of barrel, big two-tone conical Triumph nib, section with ink window. Matching twist-action pencil uses .9 mm lead, ballpoint retains original refill (replacements no longer made but adaptors are available). This first model of the Sentinel was only produced for around a year, as the cap was changed to a bright polished finish in 1948.
DATE: c. 1947 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine firm • $295
14195: Sheaffer Lady Skipsert XVI desk set: cartridge desk pen, 14.7 cm long, small conical gold plated Triumph nib, enameled gold moire finish on both pen and holder, wear specks in finish (see detail) but overall fine appearance. Green onyx base is 9 cm (3.5 inches) square, nameplate is unengraved.
DATE: c. 1959 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine • $95
13433: Unic Plextyl: large black button-filler, made in France, 14.3 cm long, gold filled trim, stainless steel Unic #6 nib; crisp imprints, clip is a replacement and of different design from the original.
DATE: c. 1945 • CONDITION: fine-exc* • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $120
11571: United States Fountain Pen Co. Victor: black hard rubber screw-cap eyedropper-filler, 1/10 18K gold filled overlay with hand engraved floral pattern, 13.5 cm long; Walker Davison #3 nib is a high quality old replacement. Brassing to ends of barrel overlay, cap has toothmarks at end and two test cuts (see details) -- a pity, as 90% of the overlay is crisp and clean.
DATE: c. 1920 • CONDITION: G-VG* • NIB: fine firm • $275
16307: Wahl lever-filler: early production black hard rubber ringtop, 9.8 cm long, full gold filled overlay with fine parallel lines pattern, made shortly after Wahl's takeover of Boston Safety, this pen bears no Wahl markings on cap or barrel, just "14 1/8" and the patent date of July 5, 1904, while the side of the lever is imprinted with the patent date for the spring pressure bar used for a short time under licence from Sheaffer."WAHL/PEN"-imprinted #2 nib writes a precise and elegantly shaded line.
DATE: c. 1919 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $175
16821: Wahl lever-filler: early production green gold filled "all metal barrel" ringtop, 9.6 cm long, "Grecian Border" pattern; made not long after Wahl's takeover of Boston Safety, side of the lever is imprinted with the patent date for the double-bar lever used for a short time under licence from Sheaffer; "WAHL/PEN"-imprinted #2 nib is notably fine with flex, engraved initials on barrel, some chips to barrel threads (see details).
DATE: c. 1920 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: extra-fine flex • $175
16837: Wahl Signature: small jade lever-filler with uncommon military clip, short-lived model with black trim band and black barrel end, wider cap bands; 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim, #2 Wahl nib, notable color preservation on this early style of jade green celluloid.
DATE: c. 1927 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • $265
15861: Wahl-Eversharp Signature: oversize jade flat-top lever-filler, 14.15 cm long, gold filled trim, largest pre-Gold Seal model, the precursor to the oversize "Deco Band". Some discoloration to ends, polishing wear, both nib and clip appear to have been replaced in the Gold Seal era (both marked "Wahl Eversharp" rather than simply "Wahl", roller clip is longer than original).
DATE: c. 1926 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $450
15623: Wahl-Eversharp Gold Seal set: rare black chased hard rubber oversize lever-filler, 13.8 cm long, gold filled trim, roller clip, Personal Point nib unit with manifold nib; made in Canada, while the matching pencil is Chicago production. The pen came to us with an old replacement "WAHL EVERSHARP"-marked clip matching the long clip on the pencil, though a wear spot showed that the original clip was the shorter "WAHL" clip used earlier in Deco Band production. We have installed an original early-style clip, though it is USA production and can move slightly from side to side. Hard rubber is very unusual in this series, as buyers strongly preferred the colorful celluloid options at the time.
DATE: c. 1929 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: fine firm • $1250
16484: Wahl-Eversharp Gold Seal: oversize black "Deco Band" lever-filler, 13.5 cm long, gold filled trim, earlier production with "WAHL"-marked roller clip, manifold Gold Seal nib is firm and smooth; a couple of tiny digs to top edge of cap, two almost completely invisibly sealed hairlines in cap lip (see details).
DATE: c. 1929 • CONDITION: fine-exc* • NIB: medium firm • $650
16779: Wahl-Eversharp Gold Seal: rare and uncatalogued, a miniature version of the standard flat top Personal Point model; 11.3 cm long, gold filled trim, roller clip, Gold Seal, manifold Gold Seal nib has nice paper feel. Excellent color, barrel mouth appears to have been shortened slightly (see detail), threads still engage tightly.
DATE: c. 1930 • CONDITION: fine-exc* • NIB: extra fine firm • $695
16838: Wahl-Eversharp Gold Seal: full size jade green lever-filler with rare and enigmatic "X-Seal" above clip, 13.15 cm long, gold filled trim; correct Wahl-made #7 warranted nib is wet and flexible; typical discoloration, some digs to trim bands.
DATE: c. 1930 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: broad flex • $575
16428: Wahl-Eversharp purse pen: vest pocket size lever-filler in "Borneo Pearl", 10.1 cm long, Equi-Poised profile, gold filled trim, small clasp clip, #2 Manifold nib; rare color, multiple cap lip cracks have been sealed and stabilized, silicone sac installed to preserve color.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: VG* • NIB: extra-fine firm • $365
15860: Wahl-Eversharp purse pen: vest pocket size lever-filler in jade green, 11.5 cm long, Equi-Poised profile, gold filled trim, small clasp clip, #2 Manifold nib is notably fine and precise. Some discoloration, but moderate and mostly even.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine firm • $160
16520: Wahl-Eversharp desk set: scarce and desirable glass pelican base in high Art Deco style by Pierre D'Avesn, made in France; base measures 10.7 x 8.9 cm, with slender lever-filler desk pen in Coral, gold filled trim, Wahl Signature nib has an extremely fine tip with lively flexibility though limited line width variation. Base has a small flake on one bottom corner and larger losses to the pelican's wings, overall appearance excellent.
DATE: c. 1935 • CONDITION: VG* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $300
16786: Waterman 22: black chased hard rubber taper-cap eyedropper-filler,13.45 cm long, early model with chevron pattern chasing, two-line pre-globe imprint, narrow feed with long tail, star-imprint nib is stamped "2" but is the size of the earlier #1 nibs, has roughened forepart underneath, another early feature; even moderate fading to hard rubber, nib tipping almost all gone but nib still quite usable.
DATE: c. 1895 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: extra-fine flex • $450
16635: Waterman 12: early smooth black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 14 cm long, two-line barrel imprint with 1884 patent dates, cap imprint with 1898 patent date, early star-imprint nib is extremely long and narrow, narrow feed; even fading, imprints all clear and legible, cap may be a very old replacement, as nibs of this type are more typically found on the very earliest cone-caps c. 1894-95.
DATE: c. 1898 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine flex • $375
11773: Waterman 222: rare black hard rubber taper cap eyedropper-filler with .999 fine silver Art Nouveau filigree barrel overlay, 14.6 cm long, Spoon Feed with patent date imprint, early #2 New York nib; imprints on the silver are all present and legible, noting light toothmarks at barrel end.
DATE: c. 1901 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $2250
14315: Waterman 222: black hard rubber half-overlay taper-cap eyedropper-filler, 14.4 cm long, "Chased" pattern sterling silver barrel with Heath maker's mark, slight even fading, monogram elegantly engraved on barrel, imprint on taper cap is worn but legible, early Spoon Feed with long tail, no imprint on posting end, not uncommon on earlier Watermans.
DATE: c. 1902 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $1250
16634: Waterman 402: long slender English-market black hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler with London-hallmarked barleycorn pattern sterling silver overlay; 13.85 cm long, long-tined New York #2 nib with early imprint is an outstanding writer, long narrow spoon feed with patent imprints, slight seam separation on upper part of cap overlay near vent hole (see details). In fancy hardshell box with compartment for filler (modern glass dropper of old style included).
DATE: c. 1904 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $1250
6130: Waterman 14: black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with fluted gold filled overlay and hardstone cap top seal; 13.3 cm long, a rare but fully catalogued factory model most often found in France and England (a version appears on p. 53 of Waterman's 1908 USA catalog under "Special Mountings" as Emerald End Special Fluted, priced at $50 -- more than three times the cost of a full sterling silver Snake); French hallmarks, no dings, but one small test mark on the seal bezel, imprints on posting end worn but mostly legible; #4 New York nib, spoon feed with patent date imprints.
DATE: c. 1908 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: extra-fine flex • $1450
14475: Waterman 14: rare black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, with 18K solid gold fluted overlay, French-hallmarked, with bloodstone seal at end of cap with applied crowned monogram in gold; 13.6 cm long, scattered light dings, mostly to the cap, one small chip in the bloodstone seal.
DATE: c. 1912 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: extra-fine flex • $2250
16661: Waterman 20: giant black chased hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 16.8 cm long closed, long cap with nickel plated clip, cap lip has been replaced with original material, visible only from cap interior; #10 New York nib is a massive manifold with a stublike tip, writes a smooth shaded line.
DATE: c. 1921 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: medium fine stub firm • $2750
10678: Waterman 552½ LEC: black hard rubber lever-filler with solid 14K green gold overlay in Sheraton (grouped parallel lines) pattern; 13 cm long, light bumps to ends, barrel engraving has been covered with a matching solid gold plate; nib has a very fine tip, opens up to a considerable degree with slight pressure.
DATE: c. 1925 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: extra-fine flex • $895
14935: Waterman 52½V: black hard rubber clipless vest pocket lever-filler, 11.1 cm long, seven-sided 9K solid gold London-hallmarked engine turned overlay with enamel-inlaid perpetual calendar. Initials "P.S" engraved on cap top, date letter for 1930/31. A very rare and characteristically English model in notably clean condition.
DATE: c. 1930 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: broad oblique • $2950
16804: Waterman Patrician: oversize lever-filler in Moss Agate celluloid, 13.5 cm long, gold filled trim, made in Canada, fully marked, Tip-Fill feed, big Patrician nib has an architect-style tip grind.
DATE: c. 1932 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: extra-fine • $950
15558: Waterman Lady Patricia: rare black hard rubber lever-filler with sterling silver "Bay Leaf" overlay, 11.1 cm long, a few light marks, initials elegantly engraved in barrel cartouche; Account nib is a precise writer.
DATE: c. 1939 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine firm • $895
16783: Waterman 0503: uncommon late production streamline overlay, gold filled "Filigree" pattern over black hard rubber, distinctive feed with red hard rubber inlaid central stripe, #2 nib writes a finely shaded line. No number of end of barrel as is typical with this model, initials engraved on barrel, moderate fading to hard rubber. Most of these late Waterman overlays are in silver -- gold filled examples are several times scarcer.
DATE: c. 1940 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $650
16256: Waterman Commando: cordovan lever-filler, 12.85 cm long, gold filled trim, made in Canada, notable nib is very fine with enough flexibility for subtly shaded writing.
DATE: c. 1943 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $175
16818: Waterman Taperite: unusual and uncatalogued fully gold filled variant, 14 cm long, lever-filler with semi-hooded nib; no markings of origin, but was found in Canada. Scattered pinprick marks to the barrel, notable smooth italic nib.
DATE: c. 1949 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: broad italic • $395
12873: Waterman Crusader Taperite: black lever-filler, hooded nib, 11.8 cm long, frosted aluminum cap is very clean but for patch of abrasion on back.
DATE: c. 1949 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: fine firm • $85
16836: Waterman cartridge-filler: black, 13.2 cm long, chrome plated trim, French production, originally used glass cartridges, original seal removed to allow use of a slightly modified Platinum converter; 18K French-hallmarked #2 nib.
DATE: c. 1950 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • SOLD
14274: Waterman lever-filler set in box: red with chrome plated trim, 13.2 cm long, #5A nib, matching repeater pencil uses .9 mm lead. Unused, slight age roughness to plating at rim of pen cap mouth.
DATE: c. 1950 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine firm • $115
16593: Waterman C/F: sterling silver godron pattern cartridge-filler, 13.55 cm long, made in France, 18K hallmarked white gold nib, uses cartridges or converter (included).
DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: extra-fine • $250
16811: Waterman DG (Directeur Géneral): gold plated cartridge-filler, 14 cm long, brown lacquer inlays in clip and body; made in France, inlaid 18K gold nib, a distinctive Alain Carré design with a real Seventies look and very solid construction, converter included.
DATE: c. 1976 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: broad • $350
16812: Waterman Pierre Dure: uncommon model designed by Alain Carré, gold plated 14.15 cm long, carnelian cabochon ends, uses C/F style cartridges or converter (included), made in France, 18K ventless nib.
DATE: c. 1980 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium fine firm • $295
10568: unmarked safety: black hard rubber, small and slender with silver overlay; 9.45 cm long, French made, 18K warranted nib is serviceable but toothy, tipping scant.
DATE: c. 1925 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $225
