Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen.
Product Name Lady Garland Taperite fountain pen, this is the version with the "Lumalloy" fogged aluminum cap.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, made in USA - circa later 1940s.
Length 4-9/16".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Dark burgundy body with a fogged aluminum cap with a pattern of tiny lines as a cap band and chrome plated trim.
Nib MEDIUM gold nib is hooded. It's farily firm and smooth with nice tipping.
Condition Very nice condition. There are small scratches and marks on the cap as well as a light dent near the tip of the clip (see photos). The clip shows some scratching and light plating wear, and the metal cap jewel has pitting and wear marks. There's some lesser scratching and wear on the barrel and section. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. The imprint is very clear. The pen fully restored and working well.