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
8403: Waterman 14: black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with smooth sterling silver overlay and bloodstone cap top seal; 13.1 cm long, a rare but 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); London hallmarks are worn but mostly legible, one ding to the side of the cap, #4 nib with unusual turnup grind at tip; the smooth silver version of this pen is several times rarer than the fluted version in gold, which is itself quite hard to find.
DATE: c. 1918 • CONDITION: VG • NIB: medium oblique • $1950
13162: Waterman 552V LEC: rare and uncatalogued black hard rubber lever-filler with smooth solid 18K gold USA factory overlay, 11.15 cm long. 18K marks on cap, barrel, clip, lever, and nib; no French hallmarks, but tiny Jules Fagard stamp is on heel of nib and back of lever end. Pinprick marks to cap, bumps and polishing wear to milling at end of barrel. Barrel end bears no number, cap is longer than usual for a "V" size pen. The only example of its kind known to date.
DATE: c. 1924 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: fine flex • $1875
16588: Waterman 42: black hard rubber safety with smooth 18K gold filled Italian overlay, 12 cm long, notably fine flexible nib.
DATE: c. 1924 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine flex • $625
16736: Waterman 1195: oversize black hard rubber lever-filler, full gold filled overlay in French "D" pattern, 13.1 cm long, the French-market equivalent to a USA 0555 LEC -- a known but rare and uncatalogued configuration. #5 New York nib is 18K and French hallmarked, has great line width variation with excellent springiness and paper feel.
DATE: c. 1927 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: fine flex • $1500
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
16801: Waterman combination: black hard rubber lever-filler with full London-hallmarked sterling silver overlay, 13.5 cm long, Mordan-supplied metalwork including retracting pencil mechanism, uses 1.5 mm "VS" lead; clip is earlier, added later, slight damage to side of barrel (see detail). A truly scarce model, apparently sold only through high-end British retailers such as Asprey's, Cartier, Mappin and Webb, etc.
DATE: 1932/3 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: medium fine flex • $1500
16826: Waterman cartridge-filler: silver-grey pearl celluloid, 12.1 cm long, chrome plated trim, special model made in USA for the French market, based upon the 32. New old stock with original nib grade sticker. A new seal has been installed so fully functional, nib is 14K with a semistub tip, a replacement from the same era. Cartridges can be refilled with a syringe or pipet (included) and reused indefinitely, should be inserted with a gentle twisting action.
DATE: c. 1939 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium fine flex • SOLD
16825: Waterman cartridge-filler: black celluloid with sterling silver Art Deco overlay, 12.35 cm long, rare French-made design uses glass ink cartridges (one included, can be refilled with an eyedropper or syringe). 18K French-hallmarked nib has scant iridium but is an excellent writer, section seal has been replaced, pen fully functional.
DATE: c. 1939 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium fine flex • SOLD
16507: Waterman 42½: Ripple hard rubber retracting-nib safety, 12.2 cm long, unusual but original configuration with woodgrain cap with red end and black turning knob, new old stock from Swiss Waterman distributor, tight-sprung #2 nib with round vent hole.
DATE: c. 1939 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine flex • $450
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
16575: Waterman button-filler in box: silver pearl, 13 cm long, gold filled trim, scarce model made in England for the Swiss market; #5 nib is 14K.
DATE: c. 1950 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: medium semiflex • $275
16827: Waterman Standard: red-brown Bakelite French glass-cartridge pen, 12 cm long, gold filled trim, semi-hooded 18K gold nib; seal has been replaced, fully functional, includes cartridge. Cartridges can be refilled with a syringe or pipet (included) and reused indefinitely, should be inserted with a gentle twisting action.
DATE: c. 1953 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine flex • $165
16833: Waterman Standard: large black cartridge-filler, 13.45 cm long, gold filled trim, French production, made to use glass cartridges, original seal removed to allow use of a modified Platinum converter; 18K French-hallmarked #3 nib is a responsive writer, brassing to clip, some feed fins chipped (see detail).
DATE: c. 1953 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: fine flex • $175
16600: Waterman Man 21: large gold plated cartridge-filler, 14.1 cm long, made in France, designed by Alain Carré, 18K gold Concorde-style nib and section, brushed finish, includes C/F style squeeze converter.
DATE: c. 1973 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: fine semiflex • $275
16813: Waterman Gentleman: textured matte black cartridge-filler, 14.1 cm long, gold plated trim, two-tone 18K gold Super 6 nib, converter included; an Alain Carré design, the first model to bear this name, entirely different from the version introduced in the 1980s.
DATE: c. 1974 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium fine flex • $295
16810: Waterman Gentleman: brushed gold plate cartridge-filler, two-tone 18K gold Super 6 nib, converter included; an Alain Carré design, the first model to bear this name, entirely different from the version introduced in the 1980s. Clip will not hold, internal spring is broken, a few feed fins are chipped (see detail; does not affect function), overall appearance excellent.
DATE: c. 1974 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: medium fine flex • $175
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
