The first patent of the first Fountain pen was issued to L.E.Waterman in1884 and in many collectors opinion some of the finest pens ever made were produced by Waterman’s in the 20’s and 30’s. Waterman Patricians are particularly sought after. The early Hard rubber examples have beautifully soft nibs and come in an array of styles
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RARE Early Watermans 15 Eyedropper in Mottled Red Hard Rubber with Nickel Silver trim. In Perfect Nr MINT Condition. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, very smooth, Account, rigid, fine tipped nib giving a very precise writing style.
c1908
£385
Extremely Rare Continental Watermans 42 with Hand perforated solid 18kt gold overlay over Black Hard Rubber. In Remarkable MINT Condition . Fitted with the original 14kt semi flex medium to fine tipped nib. Museum Quality Pen
c1920
£2300
Extremely Rare Continental Watermans 42 with Solid 18kt twin tone Overlay. Stunning Art Nouveau design . In Outstanding MINT Condition but with a hairline 6mm long split on one edge. Fitted with the original 14kt semi flex medium tipped nib.
c1920
£1850
Watermans 452 in Black Hard Rubber with Sterling Silver Filigree Overlay. In Perfect condition. Engraved Initials on Panel ” FJC” Fitted with the original 14kt gold, very smooth, Account Fine tipped nib
c1923
£325
Stunning Watermans 0552 1/2 SET in Hand engraved Vine Pattern Gold fill. Fountain Pen and Pencil. Both in remarkable Near MINT Condition in original Box. Fountain Pen fitted with the original Full flex 14kt gold medium tipped nib giving a wonderful writing style.
c1924
£395
Beautiful Watermans 452 1/2 V Ladies Pen in Solid Silver with stunning, Hand engraved Vine decoration. In Perfect condition but with one small scuff mark at the top of the cap. Lever fill. Fitted with the original ,14kt gold, semi flex medium to fine tipped nib. Measures 91 mm long capped
c1925
£325
Early Watermans Pencil in Chased Black hard rubber with solid 9kt gold band. In remarkable MINT Condition.
c1925
£69
Stunning Watermans 52 in Black Hard Rubber with solid 9kt gold bands. In Remarkable MINT Condition in original Box with papers. Fitted with a Watermans Sterling Silver Over Clip. Fitted with the original ,14kt gold, Full Flex, wet Noodle Fine tipped nib giving a wonderful Writing Style.
c1927
Watermans Number 7 Green in Ripple Red Hard Rubber with Gold filled trim and Solid 9kt gold Cap Band. In Perfect condition but with Area of wear on the Lever. Fitted with the original ,14kt gold, Rigid, Medium tipped nib
c1927
£245
Watermans Number 52 in Ripple Red Hard Rubber with Gold filled trim . In Perfect condition . Fitted with the original ,14kt gold, full flex fine tipped nib giving a wonderful writing style.
c1927
Magnificent Watermans Patrician in Onyx with gold filled trim. In Perfect Near Mint condition with no brassing and good even colour. Very Crisp Imprint. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, Semi flex fine tipped Nib. Highly Sought after Pen.
c1929
Magnificent Watermans Patrician in Scarce Turquoise with gold filled trim. In Perfect Near Mint condition with no brassing .Very Crisp Imprint. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, full flex fine tipped Nib. Highly Sought after Pen in the most desirable colour.
c1929
£1290
Watermans 32 A in Black with Nickel Silver Trim. In Remarkable MINT condition. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, Butter Smooth Broad tipped nib
c1931
£88
Canadian Watermans Junior in Black with Nickel Silver Trim. In Near MINT condition. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, Semi flex Fine tipped nib
c1931
£65
Beautiful Watermans Pencil in Pearl & Black Marble with Scarlet Flecks. In Near Mint condition. Measures 127 mm long
c1936
£58
Beautiful Watermans Ideal Ink-View in Silver Ray with gold fill trim. In Absolute MINT Condition. Double Action Lever fill. Fitted with the original 14kt gold full Flex Medium tipped Nib
c1936
Early English Watermans in Black with gold filled trim. In Perfect MINT condition but with some pitting on the lever. Fitted with the original 14kt gold medium tipped nib.
c1935
£78
Early Canadian Watermans Pencil in Black with gold filled trim. In Perfect Nr MINT condition
c1935
£38
Extremely Rare Watermans 5116 Ink Vue Demonstrator. In Clear and Black with Gold filled trim. In Perfect condition with no damage, crazing or cracks. Superb very clear Imprint. Fitted with the original 14kt gold semi flex medium to fine tipped nib. Only a handful of these were made for Salesman to demonstrate the Filling mechanism.
c1939
£695