Product Description
Type Vintage Fountain Pen
Product Name Waterman 52, as labeled on the bottom of the pen.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA -- 1920s.
Length 5-5/16"
Filling System Lever Filler. It has been restored with a new sac and it's working well.
Color Black chased hard rubber (BCHR) with nickel trim.
Nib The nib is marked Waterman's Ideal #2. It is flexible and varies from fine to broad. See the writing sample below.
Condition Very nice condition. There is a crack in the cap lip, about 1/4" long - we've got a close-up of this in the photos. No other cracks, or chips, dents, or dings. There is some fading on the barrel and cap. The chasing is visible but smoothed. The clip has some brassing on the ball end, but the rest of the clip is smooth and shiny, with no pitting. The lever has some small touches of brassing on either end, but the housing looks great. The imprint on the barrel is faded but readable.