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Waterman Pen Profiles: Eyedropper-fillers - Safeties
For more, see Waterman hard rubber self-fillers & Watermans in plastic, c. 1929 to date
6016: Waterman 0502: gold filled "Chased" pattern eyedropper-filler, 13.2 cm long, overlay very clean with elegant monogram "K.F.S." in indicia, early feed with long internal tail, patent imprints underneath; number on posting end present, "WATERMAN" imprint on side of end (another early feature) weak but legible; early nib, fine tight hairline from vent hole to top of "R" in "WATERMAN"; tiny flake from rim of barrel threads (see detail), not visible from exterior.
DATE: c. 1902 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: medium flex
• $1100 
6910: Waterman 412 filigree in box: black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with fine silver (.999) Art Nouveau overlay; 13.4 cm long, fully marked, patent imprints on spoon feed, barrel metal marked "STERLING" though clearly electroformed; a few light bumps to cap crown, fancy engraved monogram on indicia, slight fading to hard rubber, box rehinged, original eyedropper lacks bulb.
DATE: c. 1905 • CONDITION: fine • NIB:
extra-fine flex • $965
6130: Waterman 14: black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with fluted gold filled overlay and bloodstone cap top seal; 13.3 cm long, a scarce but fully catalogued factory model for the northern European market; French hallmarks, no dings, but one small test mark on the seal bezel, imprints on posting end worn but mostly legible; toothy #4 New York nib, spoon feed with patent date imprints.
DATE: c. 1908 • CONDITION: VG-fine
• NIB: extra-fine flex • $1650
7265: Waterman 214 Golfer: black hard rubber half-overlay eyedropper-filler, 13.2 cm long, sterling silver barrel sleeve with golfer in relief; a catalogued item, but exceedingly rare. This example is in outstanding condition, with crisp bold imprints, glossy and unfaded hard rubber, and the silver without any dings or mars -- we have never seen better.
DATE: c. 1908 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: fine flex • Full details on request
7310: Waterman 212: black hard rubber half-overlay eyedropper-filler with acid-etched .999 fine silver barrel; 13.7 cm long, sterling silver clip, fully marked on both barrel end and overlay, #2 New York nib, patent marks on spoon feed, fancy "C" engraved on indicia; etched Waterman overlays are rare -- this is the first example we have offered in over ten years.
DATE: c. 1908 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: fine
flex • $2875
5324: Waterman 14 VS: smooth black hard rubber safety pen, 11.6 cm long, early and uncommon version with threaded turning knob and mechanism where nib turns as it extends and retracts; strong imprints, cork seal has not been replaced; 3 mm hairline at edge of vent hole of #4 New York nib (see detail).
DATE: c. 1909 •
CONDITION: fine-exc* • NIB: fine flex • $245
7727: Waterman 0502 in case: gold filled "Chased" pattern hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 13.4 cm long, in virtually pristine condition, crisp posting end imprints, metal unbrassed, beautifully age-toned, in a rare and desirable plush leatherette carrying case with recesses for pen and eyedropper and globe-logo closure snap.
DATE:
c. 1910 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: extra-fine flex • $1800
7028: Waterman 414 POC Filigree: uncommon screw-cap eyedropper-filler, black hard rubber with sterling silver overlay; 12.9 cm long, wide line variation from #4 New York nib, feed with patent imprints, metalwork very clean, hard rubber has been selectively professionally reblackened (only the parts exposed through the cutouts of the overlay).
DATE: c. 1912 • CONDITION: VG-fine • NIB: medium stub flex
• $650
6708: Waterman 402: black hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler with full sterling silver overlay in "Commercial" pattern; 14.25 cm long, made for the English market, full London hallmarks, engine turning is strong, Waterman globe imprint on posting end unusually well preserved; one very shallow dent below and to the left of the indicia; notable smooth and calligraphic nib, has axial hairline from vent hole, does not affect function.
DATE: c. 1912 • CONDITION: fine* • NIB: medium oblique semiflex
• $1450
7394: Waterman 412½ VP Sheraton: unusual black hard rubber ringtop screw-cap eyedropper-filler with sterling silver overlay, 9.9 cm long, elegant monogram engraved on barrel, scattered dings to overlay, cricumferential scratch to section (see detail), interesting misstrike on model number ("1/2" is 90 degrees off); #2 New York nib writes a smooth and elegant line.
DATE: c. 1914 • CONDITION: G-VG • NIB:
extra-fine flex • $185
5986: Waterman 402: elegant black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with smooth sterling silver overlay; 14.5 cm long, full London hallmarks for 1914; overlaid posting end bears full globe imprint, as is typical on English Watermans; scattered light dings, spoon feed with patent date imprint, #2 New York nib.
DATE: c. 1914 •
CONDITION: VG • NIB: fine flex • $850
4291: Waterman 0512½VS Baby: smooth gold filled overlay safety with rare double cap; 9.3 cm long, has been recorked, turning knob fully marked, virtually no plating wear, but inner cap rim dinged and wavy (see detail), barrel engraved with name.
DATE: c. 1917 • CONDITION: VG-fine* • NIB: fine flex •
$450
2726: Waterman 12 VS: early Italian-overlaid "Continental" ringtop gold filled safety, 12.3 cm long, engine turned panels & bands of vegetal decoration; "WATERMAN'S 18 KR" on cap lip, scattered light dings and marks to metal, a couple of small test cuts; has not been recorked, but passes vacuum test.
DATE: c. 1918 •
CONDITION: VG • NIB: medium flex • $585
1947: Waterman Signagraph eyedropper-filler: black hard rubber, 11.3 cm long, unique design made specifically for use in Waterman's Signagraph check-writing machine -- a pantograph-based device that enabled the user to sign multiple checks at once, or to make multiple copies of a handwritten document; no separate section, end of barrel unscrews to fill, middle-joint type construction not found in any other Waterman pen; some fading, good imprints, #4 nib.
DATE: c. 1924 •
CONDITION: G • NIB: medium-fine flex • $150
7513: Waterman 42: classic black chased hard rubber safety, 12 cm long, cap chasing sharper than on barrel; nib is toothy but eminently usable, being both sharp and quite flexible.
DATE: c. 1925 • CONDITION: VG
• NIB: extra-fine flex • $150
4284: Waterman 41: rare slender black hard rubber safety, 11.2 cm long, crisp and glossy, new old stock, never inked, cork feels sound but has not been replaced; no number on turning knob, as is usual; very smooth but slightly later (1940s) nib.
DATE: c. 1929 • CONDITION: mint* • NIB: fine semiflex • $400
5970: Waterman 220: giant black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 16.3 cm long, sterling silver "Filigree" half-overlay; only such pen known, clearly correct and factory-made, though quite late production.
DATE: c. 1930 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: extra-fine flex • Full details on request
4089: Waterman 42½V Ripple: clipless vest pocket red and black hard rubber safety, 9 cm long, has been recorked, barrel imprints strong, model number imprint on turning knob weak.
DATE: c. 1930 • CONDITION:
fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine semiflex • $225
7677: Waterman 92 pencil: green and gold marbled, 12.6 cm long, gold filled trim, uses 1.1 mm lead, good imprints, interesting presentation inscription: "DU PONT SAFETY CONTEST/FABRIKOID - 1935/F. J.".
DATE: c. 1935 •
CONDITION: exc-near mint • $95
7678: Waterman 92 pencil: green and gold marbled, 12.6 cm long, gold filled trim, uses 1.1 mm lead, good imprints, interesting presentation inscription: "DU PONT SAFETY CONTEST/FABRIKOID - 1935/J. M. T.".
DATE: c. 1935
• CONDITION: fine • $70
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