Product Description
Type Ring top fountain pen with a flexible nib.
Product Name 452 1/2 V (marked on the end of the barrel).
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA - circa 1920s
Length 3-5/8" not counting ring hardware.
Filling System Lever filler. We've replaced the sac and it's working well.
Color Sterling silver basketweave filigree over black hard rubber.
Nib FULL FLEX EXTRA FINE Waterman's Ideal 14k nib. It's in nice condition with good tipping, feels smooth on paper, and flexes easily from an extra fine line to a broad or double broad. with a little pressure. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition with some light wear. There are a couple of light lines of wear around the barrel (sort of visible in the second to last photo), and some light denting in the end of the barrel, and a little wear on the sterling there from posting the cap. The cap posts snugly on the end of the barrel. Naturally, posting it will add to the wear. The hard rubber underneath the filigree is quite nice, not looking especially discolored. There are no chips or cracks, and all of the imprints appear to be quite crisp and readable. It's restored and working very well.
