Product Description
Type Early mechanical pencil, working well.
Product Name This pencil matches the model 452 1/2 V fountain pens (slender, ladies ring top).
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, made in USA -- circa 1920s.
Length 3-3/4 inches, not including the ringtop hardware.
Filling System It takes 1.1mm (aka "Thick") leads, which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism (you twist the cone). We'll include a small pack of leads.
Color Basketweave filigree engraved sterling silver over black hard rubber cone.
Condition Excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a dainty, pretty, classic little mechanical pencil. The black hard rubber is nice and dark. There are a few scratches on the cone and the silver part has plating wear. The basketweave looks nice and shiny. There are some scratches here and there. Someone has scratched some numbers (or possibly a date) faintly next to the Sterling imprint. There is a little plating wear on the end piece that has the ring top. The imprint is clear.