Original Listing Description

VINTAGE WATERMAN 452 STERLING SILVER HAND ENGRAVED OVERLAY FOUNTAIN PEN #2 WATERMAN’S FINE 14K FLEX NIBHere is an exquisite Waterman’s 452 Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Overlay Fountain Pen. A true classic from The Golden Age of Fountain Pens.FULLY REPAIRED AND WORKING.I have been collecting, buying, and selling pens for almost 40 years. This overlay is not one of the ones I usually see. While I do not know if this overlay pattern is rare, it does not seem as common as the Filigree or the Gothic patterns, just to name two examples. This overlay is hardly worn. The engraving is crisp and is unpolished. I am of the opinion that silver overlays make Waterman Black Hard Rubber 52s warm and comfortable in the writer’s hand. This pen has a 14k Gold #2 Waterman’s Fine Flexible Nib. This nib, with only moderate pressure, can make a range of lines varying up to 2 and perhaps more line variation sizes from fine to medium to approaching broad. I do not exaggerate the flexibility of the nibs of the pens I list, and I do not apply excessive pressure when making writing samples. I want to present writing samples showing how the pen performs under normal conditions using normal writing pressure on paper and with ink that are easily obtained. This nib, not being overly soft, would be a good choice for everyday work. Read listing, view pictures, and read the table of product information for the specifics. Images are part of the description Read before you bid. Ask questions after you read and before you bid. Be sure to view my other items. Thank you. – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Note: It's illegal to falsify customs declarations or mark an item as a "gift" in order to avoid customs fees. The final sale price will appear on customs documents. TABLE OF PRODUCT INFORMATION Manufacturer WATERMAN Model 452 Color or Finish HAND ENRAVED STERLING SILVER OVERLAY Year CIRCA 1920s Country of Origin UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Cap Material and Barrel Material STERLING SILVER OVER BLACK HARD RUBBER Pattern FLORAL HAND ENGRAVED PATTERN Cap Style THREADED Trim Material STERLING SILVER Length Capped ABOUT 5 3/8 INCHES Length Cap Posted ABOUT 6 ¾ INCHES Diameter at Widest Point ABOUT ½ INCH Nib Material 14k Gold Nib Flexibility Flexible Nib Tip Width or Grade Fine Flex Nib Marking WATERMAN IDEAL NEW YORK 2 Working Condition Working- Restored as of May 2024 Condition of Finish Top of cap is not perfectly round otherwise no dings, heavy scratches or marks, just minor signs of use after about 100 years. Engravings NONE Blank Cartouche. Imprints On cap lip WATERMAN’S On the barrel overlay below threads STERLING On cap clip STERLING and the WATERMAN IDEAL globe logo Around the end of the barrel there is an imprint that is worn and only partially legible. As BEST I CAN MAKE OUT, the top line says Waterman’s In the middle line there is the Waterman’s Globe on either side of the globe there is information about patent dates. The third and last line says FOUNTAIN PEN NY On the butt of the barrel 452. Imprint Condition All imprints, except the imprint around the end of the barrel, are in excellent condition and easily readable Filling System LEVER Writing Samples All wring samples are made with this very pen filled with Waterman’s Intense Black Ink on either Rhoda 5 mm grid paper, or on Staple’s wide ruled paper. On Jun-20-24 at 10:22:49 PDT, seller added the following information:In the table just above to the right I typed "wring". I should have typed "writing". (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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