WATERMANS PRE WAR

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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Exceptionally Rare Watermans Giant 18VS Safety Pen In Perfect condition with perfect colour and Crisp Imprint. Gold band engraved “Lindsay Forrest”. Fitted with the original 14kt gold Number 8 Nib which was either factory, or later, adapted to be an extremely wide Broad Stub Nib giving a wonderful writing style. Has full irridium tip. Works Perfectly and does not leak. Measures 156mm Long capped and is very Chunky. Highly Collectable Pen which is a superb writer

c1910


Extremely Rare Continental Watermans 42 with Hand perforated  18kt rolled 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


Rare Continental Watermans 42 with Multi faceted beautifully engraved 18kt gold fill twin tone Overlay. In Perfect condition but with some indentations at the top of the cap. All new O Rings fitted – works perfectly and does not leak. Fitted with the original 14kt full flex, wet noodle medium to fine tipped nib giving a wonderful writing style.

c1920


Rare Continental Watermans 42 with beautifully engraved 18kt gold fill Overlay. In Perfect condition but with some brassing to  top of barrel. All new O Rings fitted – works perfectly and does not leak. Fitted with the original 14kt full flex, wet noodle medium to fine tipped nib giving a wonderful writing style.

c1920


Beautiful Italian Watermans 42 Multi Faceted Safety Pen in Art Deco Style Diagonal Patterned 18kt Gold fill. In remarkable MINT Condition. Signed by Jeweller with stamp reading “Marcadi Le W Co Controllo” Fitted with the original 14kt full flex medium tipped nib giving a superb writing style. All new O rings fitted – works perfectly and does not leak.

c1925

£425


Beautiful Watermans Safety in Art Deco Style Diagonal Patterned 18kt Gold fill. In remarkable MINT Condition. Fitted with the original 14kt full flex medium tipped nib giving a superb writing style. All new O rings fitted – works perfectly and does not leak. Measures 97 mm long capped

c1929


Watermans 42 1/2 Safety with Solid 9kt gold fine barley pattern overlay. In Perfect Near Mint condition. Fully Hallmarked and dated 1929. Engraved “Clara 1929”. All new seals fitted. Fitted with the original 14k, super smooth medium tipped nib

c1929


Early Watermans Pencil in Ripple red Hard Rubber with Solid 9kt gold Top. In Perfect condition but with a few Dings in the cap. Full size measuring 137mm long

c1925

£95


Wonderful Watermans 54 in Ripple Red Hard Rubber with gold filled trim. In remarkable MINT Condition. Fitted with the original14kt gold, super smooth, Semi flex medium tipped nib

c1925

£325


Watermans 52 1/2 in Black Hard Rubber with Solid 9kt gold Band. Fully hallmarked and dated 1925. In Perfect condition but cap with some small indentations at the top. Fitted with the original14kt gold, super smooth, full flex, wet noodle nib giving a wonderful writing style.

c1925


Early Watermans Pencil branded as Vidura No. 515 in Ripple red hard Rubber. In Near Mint Condition. Full size measuring 137mm long

c1925

£68


Rare & Highly Sought After Watermans Patrician SET in Jade Green with Gold filled trim. Fountain Pen and Pencil. Pencil is in Absolute MINT Condition. Fountain pen is in perfect condition with Minimal discolouration but later Clip Added. Fitted with the original 14kt Gold, very smooth, Semi Flex Medium tipped Nib . Highly Collectable Set

c1930


Absolutely Stunning Watermans in the much sought after Persian with gold filled trim. Not numbered but the same size as a 94  – 124 mm long capped. In absolute MINT Condition with absolutely no discolouration. So rare for these beautiful pens. Fitted with the original 14kt Gold,Semi Flex fine tipped Nib . Highly Collectable Pen

c1930


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


Canadian Watermans Junior in Pearl Blue & Black Marble with Nickel Silver Trim. In Near MINT condition. Fitted with the original 14kt gold, Semi flex medium tipped nib

c1931

£78


Beautiful Watermans Pencil in Pearl & Black Marble with Scarlet Flecks. In Near Mint condition.  Measures 127 mm long

c1936

£58

 


Early Canadian  Watermans Pencil in Black  with gold filled trim.  In Perfect Nr MINT condition

c1935

£38


Unusual Early Canadian  Watermans  in Black with gold filled trim. Similar to Watermans 7.  In Perfect Nr MINT condition. Fitted with the original 14kt gold semi flex medium tipped nib

c1938

£115

 


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