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Click on the item numbers at left for pictures -- see Catalog Table of Contents for illustrated lists
| ID | Brand | Model | Description | Date | Nib | Condition | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | c. 1906 | extra-fine | VG-fine | $685  |
| 11968 | Aikin Lambert | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber taper-cap with pearl slabbed barrel; 14.1 cm long, gold filled trim, ribbed section, #3 nib; excellent quality and condition, thicker barrel than is usual with Aikin Lambert and Waterman pearl-slab taper-caps | c. 1912 | extra-fine semiflex | exc | $685 |
| 14487 | Aikin Lambert | Capitol Cabinet | black chased hard rubber lever-filler, 13.5 cm long, gold filled trim, crisp and glossy, bold imprints, largely identical to a Waterman 52 (Aikin Lambert was a Waterman subsidiary at this time). Earlier production with imprint on cap, narrow lever, patent date on clip. Nib is a toothy but enjoyable writer | c. 1918 | extra-fine flex | near mint | $220 |
| 13137 | Aikin Lambert | Mercantile | rare black chased hard rubber ringtop safety, 9.3 cm long, gold filled trim, identical to a Waterman 42½V but for imprints, nib, and feed; nib has semistub tip. Waterman acquired Aikin Lambert around 1907 | c. 1920 | medium flex | fine | $245 |
| 13943 | Aikin Lambert | Mercantile | unusual red hard rubber lever-filler, 14.05 cm long, gold filled trim, with a #2 Aikin Lambert nib, but the pen itself is the size of a Waterman 55 and was likely made using Waterman reject parts (both cap and barrel have tiny black specks and surface pits); name on barrel, condition otherwise factory new, came to us clearly never filled | c. 1927 | extra-fine flex | mint | $450 |
| 15078 | Aikin Lambert | lever-filler | black hard rubber ringtop, full gold filled overlay, 9.5 cm long; unusual and interesting, as this is identical to a Waterman 0552 1/2V Sheraton but for the nib, feed, lever, and complete absence of overlay imprints. In this era Waterman used Aikin Lambert as a sub-brand, often finishing Waterman pens as Aikin Lamberts in order to use up surplus or slightly defective parts. This pen, however, is the first of its kind that we have seen, and appears to be first-quality throughout. The overlay is crisp and unbrassed, but the nib isn't the smoothest, and has a near-invisible hairline at its base | c. 1928 | fine flex | exc* | $275 |
| 13010 | American Fountain Pen Co. | Moore's Non-Leakable | rare early model retracting-nib safety with short cap and slotted sleeve, 14.65 cm long, gold filled high relief floral filigree barrel overlay with monogram engraved in cartouche; #2 nib is extremely flexible but has a hairline from the vent hole (see detail), condition of pen is otherwise notable, hard rubber crisp and glossy, some scratches on barrel from rubbing of sleeve, safety post inside cap missing | c. 1902 | medium fine superflex | fine-exc* | $1200 |
| 14991 | Boston | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber ringtop, smooth sterling silver overlay, 10 cm long, marked only "STERLING" on cap and barrel; factory italic #2 Boston Safety nib is notably calligraphic. Fine overall appearance, bumps to end of barrel (see detail) | c. 1915 | medium italic semiflex | VG-fine | $265 |
| 15033 | Boston Safety | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber ringtop with full 1/8 18K gold filled overlay in fine parallel lines pattern, 9.8 cm long, notable rounded stub #2 nib. Clean and crisp, one very slightly raised bump on cap (see detail) | c. 1915 | medium stub semiflex | fine-exc | $250 |
| 12754 | Carey | eyedropper-filler in box | black hard rubber straight-cap, gold filled chased pattern overlay, 13.5 cm long, nearly identical to a contemporary Aikin Lambert, narrow feed, #2 Carey nib has been retipped, is extremely soft and should be used with a light touch; "Cecilia" engraved on barrel cartouche, cap crown disk bumped askew from dings to cap top bead (see detail); fancy box is clean with full Carey markings on the interior | c. 1910 | fine stub flex | VG-fine | $895 |
| 14992 | Carey | eyedropper-filler | slender black hard rubber straight-cap, hand-engraved heavy green gold filled overlay with scrolling floral vines, 13.3 cm long, fully marked on the barrel, closely similar to contemporary Aikin Lambert and Fairchild products; Carey nib opens easily, a wet writer with plenty of line width variation, name engraved in barrel cartouche | c. 1910 | medium fine flex | exc | $965 |
| 12957 | Century | eyedropper-filler | black chased hard rubber taper-cap, 15 cm long, over and under feed, imprint with 1893 patent date. Moderate even fading, imprints and chasing are sharp except where heat-softened towards front of barrel, nib is usable as is but has lost its tipping. An early pen of excellent quality, from a company closely tied to Parker | c. 1898 | fine stub flex | VG-fine* | $250 |
| 11527 | Century | eyedropper-filler | slender black hard rubber slip-cap with full gold filled overlay, 13.5 cm long, over and under feed; despite Century's close ties to Parker, this pen most closely resembles a Waterman of the era -- the overlay likely coming from a common source, Heath. Sound overall condition, noting trace plating wear to high edges and more severe wear to the barrel's posting end (see details) | c. 1905 | fine flex | G-VG | $650 |
| 14567 | Chilton | 16S | uncommon vest pocket size black pneumatic-filler, 10.9 cm long, gold filled trim | c. 1935 | broad semiflex | exc | $350 |
| 9839 | Chilton | Golden Quill | black pneumatic filler, 13.9 cm long, gold filled trim, section with ink window; rare late minimalist design, elegantly understated detailing on clip, crest, and applied cap escutcheon. Name on barrel, replacement warranted nib is smooth and responsive | c. 1939 | medium flex | fine-exc* | $500 |
| 14032 | Conklin | 2 | extremely early crescent-filler in mottled hard rubber, 13.7 cm long, good clean cap imprint with 1891 and 1901 patent dates, short-lived design with flat ends and trim grooves on both barrel and cap seen only at beginning of production, this example predates the mid-1902 adoption of lock ring of graduated thickness (US patent 745,481). An important Conklin rarity, only a handful of surviving examples known | c. 1901 | extra-fine flex | VG | $1600 |
| 12240 | Conklin | S3 | mottled hard rubber slip-cap crescent-filler, 13.4 cm long, nickel plated trim; narrow "keel" feed, #3 Conklin nib is toothy, like a steel dip pen, crack from vent hole should be stable if not flexed; even wear, imprints worn but present | c. 1908 | extra-fine flex | VG* | $450 |
| 15296 | Conklin | Jaxon | black chased hard rubber clipless screw-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.25 cm long, wide feed, warranted #3 nib writes like a flexible dip pen with much paper feel. Jaxon was a Conklin sub-brand; most were self-fillers, using a variant of the Conklin crescent-filling mechanism, eyedropper-fillers are rare. Clean imprints and chasing, excellent plus but for scratch at top of cap | c. 1912 | extra-fine stub flex | fine-exc | $295 |
| 14879 | Conklin | Jaxon | black chased hard rubber clipless screw-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.2 cm long, wide feed, warranted #3 nib is a soft wet writer with some paper feel. Jaxon was a Conklin sub-brand; most were self-fillers, using a variant of the Conklin crescent-filling mechanism, eyedropper-fillers are rare. Clean imprints and chasing, moderate even fading | c. 1912 | medium flex | VG-fine | $265 |
| 13510 | Conklin | 3 | black hard rubber slip-cap crescent-filler with gold filled trefoil filigree overlay, 13.3 cm long, notable easy-opening #3 nib with narrow feed, engraved monogram in cap cartouche, shallow bumps to cap crown, overlay otherwise nice and clean | c. 1912 | extra-fine flex | fine | $850 |
| 14015 | Conklin | S8 | rare oversize black chased hard rubber slip-cap crescent-filler, gold filled trim, 15.1 cm long, noteworthy #8 nib is a smooth flex italic; minimal wear to barrel, cap is as new and appears to be a near-perfect reproduction made by Lynn Sorgatz several years ago, using original material with an original chasing machine (since destroyed in a fire) | c. 1912 | medium broad italic flex | exc* | $895 |
| 15303 | Conklin | Jaxon | clipless black chased hard rubber stud-filler, 13.3 cm long, patented variant of Conklin's crescent-filler with a metal lock ring securing the filling stud against accidental actuation. Nearly all of these pens were sold under the Jaxon name, used by Conklin as a sub-brand. Nice clean #3-size, strong chasing and imprints, usual rust to lock ring | c. 1916 | fine stub flex | fine-exc | $265 |
| 12443 | Conklin | 75 | oversize black chased hard rubber crescent-filler, 14.25 cm long, gold filled trim, big #7 nib is a smooth and responsive writer; more wear to the barrel than to the cap, nice sound example of the largest model of crescent-filler Conklin ever offered | c. 1920 | medium fine flex | fine | $895 |
| 14136 | Conklin | 75 | oversize black chased hard rubber crescent-filler, 14.5 cm long, gold filled trim, #7 nib, sharp chevron pattern chasing, strong imprints, hard rubber black and glossy, no brassing to trim; near mint but for a tiny chunk from the front edge of the crescent opening (see detail). Largest production crescent-filler made, hard to find in any condition | c. 1921 | fine stub semiflex | exc* | $895 |
| 13509 | Conklin | crescent-filler | red hard rubber #40-size, 13.7 cm long, gold filled trim, #4 nib, mottled hard rubber section, rare and fragile model catalogued for only one year; sound and attractive example, minor trim brassing, barrel imprints worn but legible | c. 1923 | fine flex | VG-fine | $1200 |
| 13490 | Conklin | 2 | black hard rubber ringtop crescent-filler, gold filled trefoil filigree overlay, 11.3 cm long, initials engraved in cap cartouche, #2 nib has easy flex | c. 1923 | medium fine flex | VG-fine | $420 |
| 15027 | Conklin | lever-filler | small black chased hard rubber ringtop, 10.6 cm long, gold filled trim, nice clean example noting ding to cap band (see detail), slight waviness to nib from restraightening | c. 1925 | fine stub semiflex | fine* | $145 |
| 12426 | Conklin | lever-filler | green gold filled "all-metal" pen, Greek key pattern engine turning, 12.4 cm long,overlaid section; #3 nib is tightly sprung, precise feel, nice shading | c. 1925 | extra-fine semiflex | exc | $295 |
| 10946 | Conklin | Nozac | rare vest pocket size piston-filler, 11.4 cm long, black with gold filled trim, original price sticker, perfect barrel transparency with herringbone pattern; mechanism in excellent working order, original piston seal has not been replaced and is probably not ink tight | c. 1932 | extra-fine flex | mint* | $595 |
| 12221 | Conklin | Nozac | rare black-veined green marbled piston-filler, 13.6 cm long, gold filled trim, unusual top-mounted clip, barrel marked "PAT. PENDING", otherwise no maker's marks, name on barrel. We have only seen a handful of these pens, which appear to have been made for resale by catalog retailers | c. 1933 | medium fine | fine | $450 |
| 15038 | Conklin | Symetrik | black-veined "Foliage Green" pearl lever-filler, 13.2 cm long, gold filled trim, strong imprints, excellent color, nib is a contemporary replacement of excellent quality, long tines but flex is medium rather than soft | c. 1933 | fine flex | fine-exc | $225 |
| 11686 | Conklin | Nozac | black veined grey-green pearl marbled piston-filler, 12-sided fluted cap and barrel, 13.4 cm long, gold filled trim, inlaid gold glitter crescent logo above clip, 5000-word "Word Gauge" scale on barrel; nib opens with light writing pressure, but not far -- nice shading, not full flex | c. 1933 | fine flex | fine | $450 |
| 14741 | Conklin | Nozac | green pearl striated faceted piston-filler, 13.3 cm long, gold filled trim, "Penline" series; clean trim, excellent barrel transparency, strong imprints, excellent but for tool marks at barrel end (see details) | c. 1936 | extra-fine flex | fine* | $450 |
| 15302 | Crown | dip pen in box | unmarked gold filled holder, knobby branchiform mother of pearl taper, 14 cm long overall excluding ventless gold Crown #2 nib. Pen in excellent condition, but hinged box is rather rough, wood core has shrunk so will not close and latch. Crown was a Chicago company | c. 1895 | fine flex | fine-exc | $150 |
| 13285 | De La Rue | Onoto | uncommon New York-made black hard rubber plunger-filler, 14.4 cm long, gold filled trefoil filigree overlay, over and under feed. Fully marked including 1906 USA patent date on section flange, barrel overlay is mounted on a chased and imprinted barrel. Onotos were made in the USA for only a short time, c. 1909-1912 | c. 1910 | fine flex | fine-exc | $1100 |
| 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 | c. 1910 | extra-fine semiflex | exc | $950 |
| 12956 | Edward Todd | lever-filler | oversize all-metal 16K gold filled, 13.2 cm long, grouped parallel lines pattern; initials in barrel cartouche, damaged original #6 Edward Todd nib included, has been replaced with a contemporary warranted #6 nib of excellent quality. An Edward Todd this large is most unusual | c. 1928 | needlepoint | exc* | $450 |
| 13747 | Esterbrook | Relief 314 | mottled hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.3 cm long, fully Esterbrook-marked, manufactured by Wirt. Characteristic bottom-vented Wirt feed, pen shows no sign of ever having been filled, ventless gold Esterbrook-marked nib has one superficial nick or tool mark on the top right tine (see detail) | c. 1910 | medium oblique italic | near mint* | $950 |
| 15447 | Esterbrook | Visumaster | blue pearl lever-filler, 12.7 cm long, stainless steel trim with chrome plated Esterbrook logo metal cap crown, section with ink window, original "starburst" 3550 nib with excellent tipping; one of the scarcest and most attractive Esterbrooks. Strong barrel imprint, some barrel staining (blue ink from a broken sac, it appears) | c. 1941 | extra-fine | fine | $350 |
| 15463 | Esterbrook | J | copper pearl lever-filler, 12.5 cm long, stainless steel trim, earlier production with flat barrel end, round cap jewel, contemporary #2314-F nib unit with old partially finned round-bottomed feed | c. 1947 | broad oblique | exc | $145 |
| 15454 | Esterbrook | LJ | uncommon very late production lever-filler, 13.2 cm long, chrome plated trim, metallic blue "icicle" pattern, notably fine #2550 nib is a smooth writer | c. 1962 | needlepoint | exc-near mint | $150 |
| 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) | c. 1941 | extra-fine rigid | VG | $225 |
| 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 | c. 1952 | extra-fine firm | mint | $145 |
| 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 | c. 1955 | extra-fine | exc | $225 |
| 14210 | Eversharp | Gregg in box | unusual black lever-filler, 13.25 cm long, gold filled trim, made for resale by the Gregg shorthand company, 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 uncommon. With instructions and insert, some damage to box top. Original sac is still soft and has not been replaced | c. 1955 | extra-fine | mint | $225 |
| 14892 | Fairchild | Unique | very early black chased hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler, 12.85 cm long, patent date of 1885 but advertised into the early 1890s; distinctive flat nib with slight dihedral, advertised as 16K gold. Hard rubber surface is rough and pitted from harsh cleaning, imprints worn but legible. A rare and historically significant model from one of the most prominent gold nib makers of the dip pen era, and the first supplier of gold nibs to Waterman | c. 1888 | fine flex | G | $325 |
| 15417 | Gold Bond | lever-filler in box | attractive and high-quality, woodgrain celluloid with yellow ends, 11.5 cm long, gold filled trim, strong imprints, name on barrel; pressure bar arrangement is similar to Wahl's, Gold Bond being a Montgomery Ward house brand. Nib is a fantastic writer, excellent springback and paper feel, though there is what appears to be a stable hairline at the base of the imprint. In original box with insert, guarantee certificate, and instructions | c. 1930 | extra-fine flex | exc* | $265 |
| 15311 | H. M. Smith | dip pen in box | unmarked checkerboard pattern gold filled holder with celluloid taper, simulated ivory with real gold and silver inlay work on either side; 14.6 cm long overall excluding lovely long-tined #3 ventless gold nib -- a notably flexible and controllable writer. A couple of minor losses to the inlay, usual slight age warpage of the taper, excellent appearance | c. 1890 | fine flex | fine* | $275 |
| 15249 | John Holland | eyedropper-filler | unusually thick-barreled black hard rubber taper-cap, alternating dark and light pearl slabs, 14.9 cm long, patent split feed, Holland #13 nib has good tipping but has a crack from the vent hole, fine for use with a gentle touch, could easily be laser-welded for full durability. | c. 1905 | fine flex | VG* | $675 |
| 15370 | John Holland | eyedropper-filler | black chased hard rubber taper-cap, 14.8 cm long, crisp chasing and imprints, hard rubber glossy and unfaded, appears never to have been filled, though there is a stress crack in the cap (from being squeezed, most likely, since it is in the middle and not at the mouth). Came to us without a nib, we have added a period-correct #4 Holland nib. Nib tipping is scant, worn away on one side, nib is still entirely usable though somewhat toothy with pressure | c. 1905 | fine flex | fine* | $350 |
| 15440 | Mabie Todd | Swan | black hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler with full gold filled crisscross ribbon and scroll pattern overlay, 13.4 cm long, over-under feed with twisted sterling silver wire internal tail, nib with turned-up tip, Bard patent imprint underneath. Early New York production, Mabie Todd & Bard barrel imprint with full patent dates up to 1888, front part of section overlay has been replaced (this area is almost always found severely corroded from prolonged contact with acidic ink). Nib opens up at the slightest touch, not for those who write with a heavy hand. Barrel cartouche engraved "W.T. SHARP/11 GARRICK ST." identifying the original owner as W. Thornton Sharp, long-serving secretary of the Newspaper Press Fund of London, a charitable organization for the support of needy journalists and their next of kin | c. 1903 | medium fine superflex | fine* | $825 |
| 11132 | Mabie Todd | Swan | hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler with extremely rare Fleur-de-lys pattern gold filled high relief overlay; 13.5 cm long, full Mabie Todd & Bard imprint on barrel with 1880s patent dates, classic over and under feed with twisted silver wire "tail". Initial on cap, name on barrel, only a handful of examples of this design are currently known, with a silver specimen selling for over $11,000 on eBay in November 2013£6,750 for silver on eBay UK Nov 2013 to Graham Jasper, Silvert underbidding | c. 1905 | medium stub flex | VG-fine | $4500 |
| 12065 | Mabie Todd | Swan Safety | unusual clipless vest-pocket screw-cap black chased hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 8.75 cm long, New York production, unusual chasing, Eberstein patent dates on cap and barrel | c. 1910 | extra-fine firm | fine-exc | $145 |
| 11940 | Mabie Todd | Swan set in box | black hard rubber lever-filler with engine turned gold filled overlay, 13.2 cm long, New York production, with matching Fyne Poynt pencil; both would be near mint, but the pencil has a couple of scratches and bumps to the eraser cover and the pen has the typical corrosion damage to the section overlay (see details). Still a very handsome set, top quality construction and weight, pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, pen is a smooth writer | c. 1926 | medium fine semiflex | fine-exc* | $450 |
| 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 | c. 1928 | extra-fine semiflex | near mint | $685 |
| 15312 | Montgomery Ward | extending dip pen in case | unmarked gold filled holder with unusually fancy mother of pearl taper, 12.1 cm long retracted, 13 cm extended excluding #2 Montgomery Ward marked nib; nib has scant tipping and has been restraightened, opens with very light pressure for dramatic line width variation, holder has small stress crack on bottom which does not affect function (see detail). Lovely box, hinged with patterned plush fabric covering | c. 1890 | fine flex | VG-fine | $165 |
| 13425 | Moore | Non-Leakable | black hard rubber retracting-nib safety with smooth gold filled overlay, 12.1 cm long, Moore #2 nib; one shallow ding and some pinprick marks to the cap, small patch of corrosion at front of barrel overlay (see details), safety post inside cap is absent | c. 1920 | fine stub flex | VG-fine | $650 |
| 14698 | Omas | Milord T2 in box | full-size facetted piston-filler, 13.5 cm long, rhodium-plated trim, cap and barrel machined from solid titanium, elegant matte finish, responsive titanium nib has been professionally smoothed and tuned; short-lived model of the highest quality and refinement, with all original packaging and instructions | 2000 | medium fine flex | mint | $1250 |
| 14472 | Parker | Silver Dollar | very rare economy sub-brand black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 14.6 cm long, stepped section, distinctive early feed, original ventless nib marked only "14K". Barrel imprint very light, barrel slightly out of round from what appears to have been the removal of a name. Cap is an accurate reproduction in original material | c. 1897 | medium fine flex | G* | $465 |
| 11977 | Parker | 30 | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 13.7 cm long, gold filled overlay with scrollwork and diamond pattern, one of Parker's most expensive gold filled pens at the time, catalogued at $10. Rare, short-lived Lucky Curve feed with side cutouts, responsive Lucky Curve nib; metalwork crisp, name on barrel, a few marks on the posting end, but much better than usually seen, tiny hairline in section mouth underneath nib (see detail) | c. 1904 | fine flex | VG-fine | $1200 |
| 13552 | Parker | 018 | rare black hard rubber "Jointless" eyedropper-filler, 13.9 cm long, spearhead Lucky Curve feed, barrel imprint heavily worn, no visible cap imprint, hairline from vent hole of teardrop-vent Lucky Curve nib should be repaired if pen is to be used extensively, otherwise usable as is | c. 1905 | medium fine stub flex | G* | $250 |
| 15048 | Parker | 14 | classic black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, sterling silver filigree overlay, 13.3 cm long, fully and strongly marked, earlier production with Heath "H" marks on both cap and barrel. Lucky Curve feed is intact, #3 nib with "lazy S" imprint is a smooth writer with a semistub tip, appears to have been recently professionally retipped. Even moderate fading to the hard rubber, we have left the silver unpolished for those who prefer patina | c. 1908 | medium fine flex | fine-exc | $875 |
| 13448 | Parker | 16 | black hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, gold filled filigree overlay, 13.9 cm long, fully marked, #3 keyhole-vent Lucky Curve nib, intact Lucky Curve feed; an unusually clean example, hard rubber has not been reblackened, interesting dated presentation inscription on barrel cartouche | c. 1910 | fine flex | fine-exc | $595 |
| 15009 | Parker | 16 Jack-Knife Safety | baby "turban top" black hard rubber screw-cap ringtop eyedropper-filler with gold filled filigree overlay, 8.4 cm long, fully marked; early production, #3 keyhole-vent nib has been retipped and is highly flexible | c. 1910 | fine flex | fine* | $765 |
| 9777 | Parker | 61 in box | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with full overlay, 12.9 cm long, intact Lucky Curve feed, #3 Lucky Curve nib, very clean condition with strong imprints, no dings, initials "MS" engraved on cap. Described in Parker's 1914 catalog: "Barrel, cap and nozzle entirely covered with 18K gold. There is something about the plainness of this pen that makes it very pleasing to the eye." Cannot guarantee gold content, but no evidence of brassing. Much less common than more ornate contemporary models such as the 62. Box leatherette hinge partly cracked | c. 1914 | fine flex | exc | $2250 |
| 12849 | Parker | 20 | rare slip-cap button-filler with transparent Bakelite barrel, hard rubber cap; 14.1 cm long, good barrel imprint, no model number on blind cap, #2 keyhole-vent Lucky Curve nib has moderate flex. A transparent silicone sac has been installed | c. 1914 | fine flex | fine | $485 |
| 14314 | Parker | 16 Jack-Knife Safety | gold filled filigree over black hard rubber ringtop button-filler, 11.9 cm long, later production example, barrel is black celluloid and is likely an old replacement (the imprint shows under the barrel overlay); Lucky Curve feed is intact, #2 Lucky Curve nib is long-tined and a smooth writer with moderate flexibility | c. 1918 | medium flex | VG-fine* | $325 |
| 15406 | Parker | Duofold Senior | red hard rubber bandless button-filler, 14 cm long, gold filled trim, an iconic model in excellent condition with strong large imprint, milling on ends sharp with minor marks, and but one spot of brassing atop the clip ball. Tipping is scant but present, nib writes a handsomely shaded line. Name and fraternity letters stippled very lightly on barrel opposite imprint -- so lightly that we only noticed it during closeup photography. #6 imprinted on end of blind cap | c. 1922 | fine stub semiflex | exc | $1600 |
| 15123 | Parker | Duofold Junior | red hard rubber button-filler, 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim, single raised cap band, clean small imprint, well preserved milling on ends, cap lip slightly trimmed | c. 1925 | fine stub | fine* | $250 |
| 13753 | Parker | Duofold Junior | rare and unusual Canadian button-filler in orange Permanite (celluloid) but with giant barrel imprint normally seen only on early hard rubber pens; 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim, single raised cap band, nib is notably calligraphic | c. 1927 | medium stub flex | exc | $495 |
| 14312 | Parker | button-filler | black celluloid "Black Line" flat-top, uncommon thick stubby model, 11.65 cm long, gold filled trim, hard rubber ends, Lucky Curve imprint and P5X nib, spearhead feed with intact Lucky Curve | c. 1929 | medium flex | exc | $265 |
| 10236 | Parker | Golden Arrow (?) | very early red pearl laminate lockdown-filler, 12.2 cm long, gold filled trim, two cap bands, one-piece section-barrel construction, two-tone nib with single central rib on arrow; rare barrel imprint with no mention of model name, no date code. Only a handful of these pens are known, and it seems most likely that they either predate the original Golden Arrow or immediately postdate it, prior to its renaming as the Vacuum Filler (discussion here). Condition is mixed, with excellent appearance, minimal wear, and crisp imprints, but with two small cap lip hairlines and a circumferential separation between cap laminations due to age shrinkage over the inner cap (see details; all have been professionally repaired). Long-tined nib has tight central hairline extending up from base; name engraved on barrel. Sac has been removed to preserve color | c. 1932 | fine semiflex | VG-fine* | $650 |
| 14299 | Parker | Vacumatic | slender silver pearl laminate Deluxe, 11.75 cm long, chrome plated trim, lockdown filler unit, imprint without date code, early Vacuum-Filler style construction with one-piece opaque barrel, no separate section, skewed laminations; two-tone Arrow nib is a slightly later replacement, two-way tip writes a smooth extra-fine inverted. Shallow tool marks to section, short sealed hairline in cap lip | c. 1933 | medium fine/extra-fine | fine* | $265 |
| 11610 | Parker | Duofold Junior | streamlined button-filler in Mandarin Yellow, 11.5 cm long, gold filled trim, Duofold nib is a precise smooth writer, spearhead feed; some staining to cap, cap lip has been replaced using vintage celluloid, stronger than new and invisible from the outside | c. 1933 | extra-fine firm | fine* | $400 |
| 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 | c. 1934 | extra-fine rigid | fine-exc | $785 |
| 15071 | Parker | Duofold Junior | Burgundy (red pearl and black) streamline button-filler, 11.95 cm long, gold filled trim, later production with three-piece pressure bar, no patent date on clip, Duofold nib with serial number, comb feed. A nice clean example, hairline crack in barrel threads has been nearly invisibly repaired, barrel mouth now lined with brass and is stronger than new | c. 1935 | extra-fine semiflex | fine-exc* | $250 |
| 15436 | Parker | Depression Pen | gold and green pearl button-filler, 11.55 cm long, gold filled trim, lovely color, scarce model | c. 1937 | medium fine flex | fine-exc | $275 |
| 11695 | Parker | Vacumatic Debutante set | silver pearl laminate, 11.85 cm long, chrome plated trim, Blue Diamond clip, striped section and end jewels, aluminum Speedline filler, two-tone arrow nib, fine barrel transparency, usual slight swelling over filler unit, good imprint with 3rd quarter date code; matching repeater pencil has first quarter date code, uses 1.1 mm lead. Both pen and pencil have matching extra-wide "jeweler's" cap bands, engraved "E. G." | 1939 | extra-fine semiflex | fine-exc | $365 |
| 15264 | Parker | Vacumatic Slender Maxima set in box | silver pearl laminate, 13.3 cm long, nickel plated trim, Blue Diamond clip, striped jewels and section; both pen and matching Non-Stop repeater pencil have extra-wide bands with matching monograms. Pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, has strong imprint with 2nd quarter 1939 date code, pen date code worn away but by features of close production date. Pen was serviced at some time during WW2, as its notably smooth and flexible two-tone Arrow nib is for a Major and has a 2nd quarter 1941 date code, while the filler unit is an all-plastic war-era replacement -- rarely seen in this larger size, as wartime production did not give priority to replacement parts for older models. Scarce and desirable streamline box has some warpage, though much less than typical | c. 1939 | fine flex | fine-exc* | $695 |
| 14716 | Parker | Duofold | black Vac-filler, 12.25 cm long, gold filled trim, sharp imprint with inverted 1st quarter date code, aluminum Speedline filler unit, notable barrel transparency, nib has matching date code | 1941 | extra-fine semiflex | exc-near mint | $225 |
| 15117 | Parker | 51 set in box | black first-year double-jewel Vac-filler, aluminum Speedline filler, aluminum jewels, two-tone clutch ring, blind cap imprint good except for date code, illegible due to polishing (condition of pen is otherwise solidly near mint). Flawless 1/10 16K gold filled caps are crisp, grouped lines pattern with cartouche, handsomely engraved with monogram. Pencil equally clean, uses .9 mm lead. First-year sets are especially scarce, this one comes in a notable early box | 1941 | extra-fine | exc-near mint | $800 |
| 14997 | Parker | Vacumatic Junior | black laminate, 13 cm long, gold filled trim, good imprint with 1st quarter date code, excellent barrel transparency | 1942 | extra-fine semiflex | fine-exc | $165 |
| 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 | 1943 | extra-fine | exc | $285 |
| 15470 | Parker | Duofold Senior | green and brown pearl Vac-filler with black stripes, 13.65 cm long, gold filled trim, Blue Diamond clip, geometric patterned cap band, largest size, much scarcer than contemporary Vacumatics; strong imprint with 4th quarter date code, excellent barrel transparency, distinctive wartime filler unit with diamond on plunger end | 1944 | extra-fine | exc | $275 |
| 15384 | Parker | Vacumatic Major | blue pearl laminate, 12.8 cm long, wartime gold filled over silver trim, Blue Diamond clip, strong barrel imprint with 1st quarter date code, good barrel transparency, black filler plunger with diamond imprint on end, condition excellent but for small dig in barrel (see detail) | 1945 | extra-fine | fine-exc | $265 |
| 12966 | Parker | Vacumatic Debutante | silver pearl laminate with wide "jeweler's" cap band, 12 cm long, chrome plated trim, bold imprint with original silver infill but lacking date code, perfect transparency, appears to be new old stock, never filled (we have replaced the diaphragm), pristine. This pen came to us without a nib; we have installed a correct new old stock nib | c. 1946 | extra-fine | near mint | $265 |
| 13843 | Parker | 61 | black capillary-filler, 12.8 cm long, stainless steel cap, gold filled trim, test-market design differing in several key respects from the full production version introduced in 1956: "61" logo pierced into gold undernib shield and barrel-end vent; integral barrel and hood construction; unique cap design, interior details shown in US patent 2,773,479, applied for March 1, 1952. Parker intended to put this design into full production until consumers rejected it during test marketing. Shallow dent to undernib shield, sealed hairline in shell at base of nib opening (see details), fully functional and otherwise excellent | c. 1953 | extra-fine | VG-fine* | $485 |
| 15252 | Parker | VP | short-lived 75 precursor, grey with frosty Lustraloy cap, 13.85 cm long, gold plated trim, #73 broad italic nib; "Clean Filler" squeeze-action ink reservoir is intact and ink-tight (nozzle is delicate -- must be pulled out straight, do not force if it ever becomes stuck with dried ink) | c. 1962 | extra-broad italic | fine-exc | $295 |
| 13682 | Parker | 45 | prototype with dark grey baked enamel finish over metal cap and barrel, gold plated trim, 14K nib, as new | c. 1967 | extra-fine | near mint | $295 |
| 15408 | Parker | 75 Insignia | fine crosshatch pattern, early USA model with flat ends, marked "14K G.F," (gold filled, not gold plated as were later 75s), section with angle indicator, 14K nib with "79" on feed is a smooth and sharp-edged writer, very slight bend mark behind tip. Uses standard Parker cartridges or converter (metal squeeze converter included) | c. 1967 | extra-broad oblique italic | fine-exc | $365 |
| 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 | c. 1968 | broad | fine-exc | $375 |
| 15443 | Parker | 75 Insignia in box | fine crosshatch pattern, dished ends, marked "14K G.F. CAP & BARREL U.S.A." (gold filled, not gold plated like later 75s), new old stock with metal convertor, section with angle indicator, 14K US-made nib | c. 1973 | broad | mint | $295 |
| 15509 | Parker | 75 in box | classic crosshatch grid pattern in sterling silver, gold plated trim, marked "STERLING CAP & BARREL", made in USA, section ring with angle indicator marks, 14K gold nib, "B" marked feed, slender metal squeeze convertor; new old stock, instructions dated 1974 | c. 1976 | broad | mint | $275 |
| 15013 | Pen-O-Pencil | Twinpoint combo | white gold filled lever-filler, 13.7 cm long, grouped parallel lines pattern, #2 nib is very flexible; not much wear, but a couple of pinprick dings to the cap, barrel has bump on the side and dents all around behind the threads, initials engraved in cartouche. There is also a small split in the section overlay, which does not affect function. Pencil end uses 1.1 mm lead, high quality construction | c. 1929 | fine flex | VG* | $275 |
| 15523 | Sheaffer | 34 Self-Filling | early black chased hard rubber lever-filler, 13.75 cm long, nickel plated trim, first block imprint, narrow feed, #4 Self Filling nib offers considerable line width variation. Crisp chasing, clean imprints, a few small tool marks on section | c. 1918 | fine flex | exc | $275 |
| 15066 | Sheaffer | 3 Self-Filling | early black chased hard rubber lever-filler, 13.4 cm long, nickel plated trim, first block imprint, narrow feed, #3 Self Filling nib offers considerable line width variation, noting hairline beginning from vent hole. Hard rubber is evenly faded and worn | c. 1919 | fine flex | VG* | $145 |
| 15516 | Sheaffer | Giftie set in box | hand-painted "Oriental Mosaic" gold filled ringtop lever-filler, 9.9 cm long, matching pencil uses 1.1 mm lead. Only minor losses to paint, celluloid box missing a piece on the side | c. 1926 | extra-fine flex | exc | $365 |
| 13601 | Sheaffer | Lifetime | oversize black flat-top lever-filler, 13.45 cm long, gold filled trim, White Dot on cap top; celluloid section with ink window and fine-finned feed are later Sheaffer replacement parts but from the original working lifetime of the pen (late 1930s/1940s, most likely). Good imprints, name on barrel | c. 1927 | extra-fine firm | fine-exc | $220 |
| 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 | c. 1928 | extra-fine | fine-exc | $150 |
| 14541 | Sheaffer | Lifetime Balance | oversize black lever-filler, 14.7 cm long, gold filled trim, scarce early production model with short section, long humped clip, and large White Dot, rare convertible version with screw-off barrel end piece. Some age shrinkage at barrel end, otherwise excellent | c. 1929 | extra-fine firm | fine* | $385 |
| 14643 | Sheaffer | Univer | rare oversize lever-filler in green-tinted black and pearl, 13.4 cm long, gold filled trim but only gold wash (now missing) on clip, comb feed, correct #6 Sheaffer-made warranted nib has scant tipping but is still a fine writer. Sheaffer extended the color range of their Univer sub-brand by applying tinted celluloid lacquer over black and pearl. In this case, the original overtinting has worn thin due to usage and polishing, Most Univers are small; oversize examples are seldom seen. Toothmarks to ends, small pit next to cap band (see details) | c. 1934 | fine flex | VG | $385 |
| 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 | c. 1935 | extra-fine semiflex | VG | $125 |
| 14680 | Sheaffer | Junior set | grey pearl and black marbled semistreamlined lever-filler, 11.3 cm long, chrome plated trim, section with ink window, very flexible semistub Junior nib; matching pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, both pieces have excellent color, bold imprints, typical age roughness to trim plating | c. 1936 | medium fine flex | fine | $195 |
| 12038 | Sheaffer | Craftsman | black lever-filler, 12.8 cm long, gold filled trim, uncommon variant with Gregg shorthand symbol on barrel; sharp imprints, very slight swelling over lever retaining spring | c. 1947 | extra-fine | fine | $120 |
| 12544 | Sheaffer | Snorkel Statesman | pneumatic-filler in uncommon late color, "Mandarin Orange", 14.2 cm long, gold filled trim, crisp barrel imprint, conical silver-palladium F4 nib is notably fine | c. 1957 | extra-fine | near mint | $275 |
| 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 | c. 1959 | extra-fine | fine | $95 |
| 15143 | unmarked | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber slip-cap, 13.6 cm long, gold filled Art Nouveau filigree overlay has not a trace of brassing (was sold to us as tested as 14K, but more likely top quality very thick gold laminate). Closely resembles a Waterman, similar quality but parts do not interchange. #2 warranted nib is a notable writer, only slightest fading to hard rubber | c. 1905 | medium stub flex | exc | $425 |
| 14465 | unmarked | pencil | black with ivory-colored trim band, 13.2 cm long, uses 1.9 to 2.0mm lead; probably English or German, material appears to be casein-based, a few light scratches on the barrel, probably from a slip-on clip | c. 1928 | fine | $45 | |
| 14921 | Wahl | Tempoint | early green gold filled lever-filler ringtop, 9.85 cm long, no Wahl marks on metal, only Boston Safety patent dates and "14 1/8"; crisp "Grecian Border" pattern, early Sheaffer-licensed sprung lever mechanism, #2 Tempoint nib; some loss of hard rubber liner at cap mouth, does not affect posting or function | c. 1919 | fine stub flex | fine-exc | $250 |
| 15089 | Wahl | lever-filler | early production black hard rubber ringtop, 9.5 cm long, full gold filled overlay, "Grecian Border' pattern, side of the lever is imprinted with the patent date for the sprung pressure bar used for a short time under licence from Sheaffer; overlay marked only "18 1/8" -- also an early feature held over from Boston and Tempoint manufacture -- nib grind slightly irregular on top of tip, still an excellent and responsive writer | c. 1919 | fine flex | exc | $205 |
| 15230 | Wahl | Signature | smooth red hard rubber lever-filler, 13.95 cm long, gold filled trim, roller clip, notable Signature nib; no brassing, no sign of ever having been filled, some handling marks and what appears to be a manufacturing defect in the form of a tiny nick to the end of the barrel (see detail). An uncommon model, and especially rare in red hard rubber | c. 1925 | medium fine stub flex | exc-near mint | $625 |
| 15513 | Wahl-Eversharp | lever-filler set in box | "all metal barrel" pen, 11.9 cm long, gold filled "Check" pattern, big #4 nib, early raised lever, spring-loaded pressure bar; matching pencil uses 1.1 mm lead | c. 1922 | fine flex | fine | $295 |
| 13366 | Wahl-Eversharp | Gold Seal set | oversize green and gold "Deco Band" lever-filler, 13.5 cm long, gold filled trim, Personal Point nib unit, roller clip, rare and mysterious variant with "X" seal instead of the usual double check mark. Massive manifold Gold Seal nib, slight roughness to area around end of lever, nicks to bands at ends, shallow depression on side of barrel (probably from overenthusiastic spot polishing; not really possible to photograph). Includes matching pencil, uses 1.1 mm lead, has name on side, scrape marks, more heavily used than the pen | c. 1929 | medium firm | fine/VG | $800 |
| 15431 | Wahl-Eversharp | Oxford | rare subbrand, not to be confused with Wahl-Oxford; black and pearl ringtop lever-filler, 12 cm long, gold filled trim, three smooth cap bands with narrower center band, Oxford #5 nib is a notable writer. Identical to a top-line Gold Seal but for the trim and imprints, excellent color | c. 1932 | fine flex | fine | $285 |
| 15458 | Wahl-Eversharp | purse pen | vest pocket size lever-filler in jade green, 11.25 cm long, Equi-Poised profile, gold filled trim, small clasp clip, silicone sac has been installed to preserve color, #2 Signature nib is notably fine and flexible | c. 1932 | needlepoint flex | exc | $225 |
| 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 | c. 1902 | extra-fine semiflex | fine | $1250 |
| 13606 | Waterman | 412 | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, early pattern .999 fine silver Art Nouveau filigree overlay, 13.35 cm long, feed with patent imprints, imprints on overlay nice and legible, noting nicks and digs to the silver (see details). Hard rubber has been professionally dye-reblackened | c. 1902 | extra-fine flex | VG | $785 |
| 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 | c. 1902 | extra-fine semiflex | fine | $3500 |
| 14151 | Waterman | 412 in box | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, .999 fine silver Art Nouveau filigree overlay, 13.3 cm long, imprints on overlay present but hard to read, early filigree pattern with large flower. Scattered shallow marks to the silver, cap lip width uneven (see details), sound condition overall, #2 New York nib goes easily from a hairline to extra-broad | c. 1903 | extra-fine flex | G-VG | $825 |
| 14043 | Waterman | 414 | early black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with .999 fine silver filigree Art Nouveau overlay; 13.1 cm long, #4 nib is a notable writer, early imprint, stable base crack; imprints on the silver are clean and legible, hard rubber has been professionally chemically reblackened. #4-size fine silver overlays are much less common than #2-size | c. 1903 | medium stub | VG* | $875 |
| 14052 | Waterman | 0502 | black hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler, gold filled fine barleycorn overlay, 13.2 cm long, hard rubber crisp and glossy with sharp imprints, including on Spoon Feed; elegant engraved monogram in barrel cartouche | c. 1905 | extra-fine flex | near mint | $950 |
| 9133 | Waterman | 322 Commercial | black hard rubber taper-cap eyedropper-filler, solid 9K English-hallmarked barrel overlay, 14.6 cm long; pre-Globe cap imprint worn but fully legible, seam split at front of overlay rewelded (see details); long-tail feed with patent imprints, early slender #2 New York nib | c. 1905 | medium flex | exc* | $950 |
| 11608 | Waterman | 0502 in box | straight-cap black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with uncommon smooth gold filled overlay, 13.4 cm long, made for the French market, "DOUBLÉ OR" hallmarks. No dings, test marks to cap overlay rim (see detail), posting end imprint has caused some plating loss (die too sharp?); retipped 18K gold #2 New York nib is long-tined and very soft, use with care as can easily be overflexed | c. 1905 | fine flex | fine-exc | $950 |
| 11341 | Waterman | 412 | early black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with .999 fine silver filigree Art Nouveau overlay; 13.1 cm long, #2 nib with "N.Y." imprint, spoon feed with patent imprints, imprints on silver light but legible; hard rubber under the overlay has been professionally reblackened. Fine silver overlays are much scarcer than later examples in sterling | c. 1905 | extra-fine semiflex | VG* | $785 |
| 10952 | Waterman | 612 | black hard rubber slip cap eyedropper-filler with pearl slabs on barrel, smooth gold filled barrel bands; 13.5 cm long, moderate even fading to hard rubber, #2 New York nib opens up easily with minimal pressure | c. 1907 | fine flex | fine | $950 |
| 12173 | Waterman | 522 | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler taper-cap, full London-hallmarked 9K solid gold fine barleycorn overlay, 15 cm long, patent imprint on feed, early imprint on #2 New York nib, no number on end of barrel as is usual for English-marked Watermans; overlay is crisp, initials engraved in barrel cartouche, slight seam opening (see details) | c. 1907 | fine flex | exc* | $2500 |
| 11729 | Waterman | Remex Self-Filler No. 101 | rare early sleeve-filler, 14 cm long, all-aluminum construction with a hard rubber section assembly, sleeve rotates rather than slides to expose filler bar; originally made with the pressure bar tied to the sac, this specimen uses a more conventional attachment as found in other Waterman sleeve-fillers. Patent date imprint refers to William Ferris's patent 799,897 of 1905 (Ferris' patent 950,817 of 1910 is the one covering the usual Waterman sleeve-filler design), narrow feed, Remex nib; scattered nicks and shallow dings to the cap and rotating sleeve | c. 1908 | fine flex | VG | $950 |
| 13631 | Waterman | 0502 | gold filled "Chased" pattern eyedropper-filler, 13.3 cm long, posting end has usual scratches from cap but "WATERMAN" imprint clearly legible; spoon feed with patent imprints and long internal tail, tail end chipped, section front edge as well (does not affect function), "Vivian" engraved in barrel cartouche | c. 1908 | fine flex | VG-fine | $825 |
| 14389 | Waterman | 514 | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with solid 14K gold "Filigree" overlay; 13.45 cm long, #4 New York nib, feed with patent imprints, initials engraved on barrel cartouche. Clip is not solid gold, but 18K gold filled (Waterman would install clips on older clipless pens and this was a popular retrofit; the original owner may have balked at paying $2 for a 14K clip when a gold filled clip could be had for $1) | c. 1908 | fine flex | fine-exc* | $865 |
| 15485 | Waterman | Remex | mottled hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 12.5 cm long, narrow 3-fissure long-tailed feed, Remex nib with semistub tip, bold deep imprint, excellent color; uncommon subbrand model | c. 1908 | fine flex | exc-near mint | $250 |
| 14340 | Waterman | 0514 Chased Filigree | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 13.5 cm long, gold filled relief work scroll pattern barrel overlay, #4 New York nib, feed with patent date imprint. Overlay metal crisp, only trace plating wear around cap crown rim, shallow ding in barrel cartouche, pinhead ding to side of cap top (see details). An unusually clean example of a scarce and short-lived pattern | c. 1908 | fine flex | fine-exc | $950 |
| 15308 | Waterman | 414 VS | black hard rubber safety pen with sterling silver "Filigree" overlay, 11.75 cm long, rare early version with threaded turning knob and mechanism where nib turns as it extends and retracts; nice sound example, seal has been replaced, nib is very smooth and flexible but has stress hairlines from the vent hole (see details; usable as is, worth having repaired if to be used extensively) | c. 1908 | medium fine flex | VG-fine* | $850 |
| 10974 | Waterman | 412 SF | black hard rubber clipless sleeve-filler with sterling silver "Filigree" overlay, 13.3 cm long, #2 New York nib is smooth and lively, number at end of barrel is worn away, sleeve overlay bears initials and date | c. 1911 | fine flex | VG | $1200 |
| 14298 | Waterman | 12 | mottled hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.5 cm long, nickel silver clip with 1905 and 1910 patent dates, three-line barrel imprint, imprints on feed. Long-tined New York #2 nib opens up with light pressure but is rather draggy on paper, tines slightly wavy from restraightening. Unusual and striking hard rubber coloration with considerable red, black ends, and a very dark section | c. 1912 | fine flex | fine-exc | $275 |
| 15511 | Waterman | 15 PSF | large black chased hard rubber clipless lever-filler, 14.2 cm long, early 2-piece sprung pressure bar, nickel plated lever with patent date imprints, narrow raised barrel threads, Spoon Feed with patent imprints, notable #5 New York nib with factory italic tip. Imprints and chasing are strong, overall moderate fading, more fading and wear to cap | c. 1915 | broad italic flex | VG-fine | $450 |
| 10090 | Waterman | 0512½ PSF Oriental | black hard rubber lever-filler, 13.7 cm long, gold filled overlay with uncommon hand-engraved pattern; early production, with two-piece sprung pressure bar, bold imprints on posting end, metal excellent noting engraved initial on cap crown, some corrosion around cap vent holes (see details) -- metal otherwise near mint. Notable nib, smooth and flexible, feed with bold patent date imprint | c. 1915 | fine flex | fine-exc | $695 |
| 10506 | Waterman | 0512½ PSF | early black hard rubber clipless lever-filler with rose gold filled "Gothic" pattern overlay, 13.5 cm long; one of Waterman's first lever-fillers, with narrow raised barrel threads and two-piece sprung pressure bar. Imprints on hard rubber posting end are mostly worn away, commensurate wear to overlay, initials on barrel. Long-tined New York #2 nib is a wet writer and very soft, should be used with a light hand | c. 1915 | medium fine flex | VG | $595 |
| 13116 | Waterman | 0512½ VP | uncommon vest-pocket screw-cap eyedropper-filler with smooth gold filled overlay, 10.5 cm long, crisp imprints on hard rubber, elegant monogram engraved on barrel, #2 New York nib | c. 1916 | fine flex | fine-exc | $325 |
| 9184 | Waterman | 442½V in box | black hard rubber ringtop safety, 9.6 cm long, smooth sterling silver overlay with hard to find telescoping outer cap; metal clean, imprints on hard rubber strong, initials "M.W.D." on barrel. Patent imprints on feed, responsive nib | c. 1918 | fine stub flex | exc | $425 |
| 12440 | Waterman | 0512 Filigree | black hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, gold filled overlay, 13.6 cm long, initials "A.G.C." engraved on barrel, lively and responsive #2 New York nib, cap dome is more yellowish in tone than the rest of the overlay | c. 1919 | medium fine flex | fine | $425 |
| 14878 | Waterman | 552½ | black hard rubber lever-filler with smooth solid 14K gold overlay and trim, 13.6 cm long, #2 nib has a semistub tip, responsive flex with great line width variation. Number on barrel end missing, shallow irregularities to overlay, fine overall appearance | c. 1920 | medium fine flex | fine | $685 |
| 15118 | Waterman | 442½V | black hard rubber ringtop safety with sterling silver "Filigree" overlay, 9.4 cm long, slight fading, even wear, turning knob model imprint without the 4 in the hundreds position, Waterman #2 nib is an old replacement, likely c. 1940 | c. 1920 | fine flex | fine* | $295 |
| 8907 | Waterman | 472 | uncommon black hard rubber screw-cap eyedropper-filler with smooth sterling silver overlay; 13.1 cm long, London hallmarks, number at barrel end is simply "72" with no hundreds column digit, as is typical for English-market Watermans; 1925-dated presentation inscription, nice stub #2 nib has an incipient hairline from the vent hole, but should be stable if used without excessive writing pressure; even wear, light marks to metal, one tiny stress crack where barrel overlay crimped in place (see detail; for some reason these are extremely common in English-market Waterman overlays) | 1920 | medium italic flex | VG* | $485 |
| 11586 | Waterman | 0552½ Oriental | black hard rubber lever-filler with gold filled overlay, scarce and attractive pattern, 13.6 cm long, imprints on hard rubber strong, only slightest fading, metal likewise crisp with only trace wear to top edge of cap crown. #2 nib has considerable flex, opens wide with light pressure | c. 1924 | medium fine flex | exc | $950 |
| 15173 | Waterman | 0552½ LEC Sheraton | gold filled lever-filler, 13 cm long, grouped parallel lines pattern, initials "HLR" on barrel, shallow ding to side of barrel end (see detail), notable nib offers extraordinary control, line width from hairline thin to broad | c. 1925 | extra-fine flex | fine | $485 |
| 15280 | Waterman | 0554 Pansy Panel | black hard rubber clipless lever-filler with rose gold filled overlay, 13.8 cm long, anomalous configuration with narrow raised barrel threads characteristic of early PSF production. Initials engraved on cap, #4 nib has nice flex though with limited line width range, excellent snapback | c. 1925 | fine flex | fine | $650 |
| 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 | c. 1925 | extra-fine flex | VG-fine* | $895 |
| 8908 | Waterman | 0552½ Gothic | clipless black hard rubber lever-filler, gold filled checkerboard pattern overlay, 13.6 cm long; initials on barrel, trace plating wear at top edge of crown, but otherwise extremely clean with bold posting end imprint and unfaded glossy black hard rubber; no trace of model number imprint on end, appears never to have been there; notable nib, very fine yet with a good degree of flexibility | c. 1925 | extra-fine flex | exc | $385 |
| 15518 | Waterman | 42½V | black chased hard rubber vest pocket safety, 9.45 cm long, pitting to upper part of nickel plated clip, otherwise in notably clean condition and with a remarkable nib | c. 1925 | extra-fine flex | exc* | $325 |
| 15367 | Waterman | 56 | smooth black hard rubber oversize lever-filler, 14.4 cm long, gold filled trim, a nice clean example with minimal fading, moderate even wear, and a responsive nib with good flexibility. Second largest lever-filler Waterman offered | c. 1926 | fine flex | fine | $800 |
| 13310 | Waterman | 554 LEC | black hard rubber lever-filler, 14K solid gold overlay in "Sheraton" pattern, 13.75 cm long, classic Waterman signature-style #4 nib, metal crisp but for a couple of small and shallow bumps, initials engraved in barrel cartouche over previous filled monogram; a large pen of considerable heft and presence | c. 1926 | medium-fine flex | fine-exc | $1250 |
| 15495 | Waterman | 52 | classic black chased hard rubber lever-filler, 13.55 cm long, nickel plated trim, later production with narrow clip, wonderfully responsive #2 nib. Original finish, crisp and glossy, like new but for gouges and chips around lever box (see details) | c. 1928 | fine flex | exc* | $275 |
| 15288 | Waterman | 0554 Gothic | black hard rubber lever-filler, green gold filled checkerboard pattern overlay, 13.75 cm long, with custom factory enamel badge on cap; name lightly engraved on barrel, plating wear to overlay and moderate fading to hard rubber, no number imprint on barrel end, #4 nib is a notably flexible and smooth writer | c. 1929 | fine flex | VG | $565 |
| 15290 | Waterman | 94 | lever-filler in "Mahogany" celluloid, 12.7 cm long, gold filled trim, Art Deco stepped cap top, #4 manifold nib is smooth and rigid (good for lefties or those who like to write with heavier pressure). Clean imprint, no end number, name on barrel, plating wear to top of clip, edges of cap band | c. 1932 | fine firm | VG-fine | $275 |
| 15075 | Waterman | 92V | golden pearl snakeskin lever-filler, 10.9 cm long, gold filled trim, made in Canada; scarce and desirable pattern, good imprints, clip has been reattached at some point, a couple of pitted patches next to the lower barrel band (see details), notably calligraphic Canadian #2 nib | c. 1935 | broad oblique italic flex | VG* | $285 |
| 15341 | Waterman | Ink-Vue | "Copper Ray" lever-pump filler, 13.1 cm long, gold filled trim, scarce Art Deco design with stepped ends, geometrically-patterned celluloid including transparent barrel; bold imprints, legendary "PINK" keyhole-vent nib, "Tip-Fill" feed, outstanding writer with noteworthy snapback | c. 1936 | extra-fine flex | near mint | $895 |
| 14975 | Waterman | Starlet | green pearl lever-filler, 11.8 cm long, gold filled trim, strong imprint | c. 1948 | fine semiflex | fine-exc | $150 |
| 15025 | Weidlich | Star | black chased hard rubber ringtop lever-filler, 11 cm long, gold filled ringtop fitting may be an old addition, as lever is nickel; some fading including the shadow of a slip-on clip on the cap, chasing and imprints good, high quality Weidlich #2 nib writes a nicely shaded line | c. 1926 | fine stub semiflex | fine | $120 |
| 15067 | Williamson | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber with fluted mother of pearl slabs on the barrel, gold filled filigree overlay on the cap, 13.45 cm long, Williamson #3 nib has an unusual deliberate downwards angle at the tip, "AUTO" imprint on patented feed; pen is not otherwise marked, which is typical, other than nib and feed, it is nearly identical to a Parker 15 (Parker and Williamson were closely connected, with overlapping ownership and management). A lovely pen, pearl shows much more color than appears in the photos, only a few tiny chips to the narrow raised ridges, "Lucile" engraved on cap | c. 1910 | fine flex | fine-exc | $1450 |
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