Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen.
Product Name Model 55. This is a good sized pen, verging on the oversized when compared with the standard sized pens of the day.
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, made in USA -- circa 1925.
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Red ripple hard rubber cap, and barrel with gold plated trim.
Nib FINE semi-flexible Waterman's Ideal #5 nib. It's smooth and springy. See the writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition. The clip has some brassing around the edges, as well as a couple of spots of plating wear on the ball end. The cap band has two splotches of brassing on the upper edge. There are some shallow tooth marks around the end of the barrel. The barrel looks good with bright color and sharp contrast. The lever and lever box both have brassing and plating wear. The imprints are faded but still quite readable. No cracks, chips, or personalization. It's fully restored and working well.
