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ID	Brand	Model	Description	Date	Nib	Condition	Price
6940	A. A. Waterman	twist-filler	black hard rubber slip-cap with gold filled filigree overlay, 15.2 cm long, hard rubber dark and glossy, interesting dated presentation inscription from Mexico; overlay fully marked, #3 nib bears the infamous "NOT CONNECTED WITH THE L. E. WATERMAN COMPANY' disclaimer	c. 1910	extra-fine flex	fine	$865
7613	A. A. Waterman	34	black chased hard rubber twist-filler, 11.8 cm long, Chicago production, even wear and slight fading, some tool marks to end knob (see detail); correct original #2 Resevo nib is somewhat toothy but offers wide line variation	c. 1916	fine flex	VG-fine	$125
7584	Aikin Lambert	Mercantile in box	gold filled slip-cap eyedropper-filler in black hard rubber with hand-engraved gold filled overlay; 13 cm long, ribbed section, narrow round-bottomed feed, teardrop-vent #3 nib is a good writer, though iridium somewhat scant; no brassing, slight bump to crown of cap, some erosion to cap vent holes; box intact but in two pieces (needs new leatherette hinge)	c. 1908	extra-fine semiflex	VG-fine	$750
7252	American Fountain Pen Co.	Moore's Non-Leakable	long mottled hard rubber retracting-nib safety, 15.3 cm long, marked "3.50" on posting end, good barrel imprints, cap imprints worn but legible, early model without safety post inside cap; pen has been recorked, nib is an old replacement, marked "MOORE PEN" instead of "AMERICAN FOUNTAIN PEN", slightly toothy but very flexible, opens up with light pressure	c. 1906	extra-fine flex	VG-fine*	$425
7471	American Fountain Pen Co.	Moore's Non-Leakable	mottled hard rubber retracting-nib safety, 14.6 cm long, early model without safety post inside cap; pen has been recorked, fine tightly-sprung nib	c. 1906	extra-fine flex	VG	$400
7250	American Fountain Pen Co.	Moore's Non-Leakable	black hard rubber retracting-nib safety with full gold filled filigree overlay; 11.9 cm long, hard rubber nice and dark, metalwork crisp with only flaws a tool mark on the posting end and an adjacent spot of missing gold (see detail); cap indicia has been engraved, pen recorked, nib is quite toothy on rougher paper but extremely flexible	c. 1915	extra-fine superflex	fine-exc*	$1250
7427	Burnham	B48	black-veined grey and tan pearl lever-filler, 13 cm long, gold plated trim, appears to made of casein (do NOT soak!); screw-in nib unit similar to Esterbrook's, and will interchange: "B-45/EXTRAFINE" on plated steel nib	c. 1950	extra-fine semiflex	VG	$60
7426	Burnham	lever-filler	black, 11.8 cm long, gold plated trim, as new, screw-in nib unit similar to and interchangeable with Esterbrook's, plated steel nib marked "MEDIUM/S 20"	c. 1955	medium stub	near mint	$55
7428	Burnham	lever-filler	small maroon pen, similar in size to a Conway Stewart Dinkie, 11.8 cm long, gold plated trim, 14K gold Burnham nib is yielding but more soft than springy; plating thin on cap bands and clip, otherwise clean	c. 1956	medium stub flex	VG-fine	$60
6149	Carter	9223	jade green lever-filler, 12.7 cm long, gold filled trim, crisp bold imprints, excellent color with darkening largely limited to end plugs (cap and barrel made from tube stock plugged at ends); Carter Inx nib	c. 1928	fine flex	fine-exc	$275
7720	Century	sleeve-filler	black hard rubber slip-cap with high relief gold filled ribbon pattern overlay; 14.2 cm long, section twists to reveal or conceal pressure bar; warranted #3 nib, no maker's marks, but a well-known and distinctive model	c. 1915	fine stub flex	fine	$850
7628	Chilton	pneumatic-filler	black hard rubber ringtop, 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim with fancy triple banding at top of cap; barrel imprint worn but legible, replacement warranted nib; no brassing, typical chipping to edge of barrel end plug (see detail)	c. 1925	extra-fine semiflex	G-VG*	$225
6908	Chilton	Wingflow	burgundy pneumatic-filler, 12.9 cm long, gold filled trim, initials "NB" inlaid in barrel, "50/DIAMOND/CRYSTAL/Years" on diamond-shaped plaquette inlaid in cap; filler knob imprints worn away in places and obscured by scratch marks, nib is a #3 Chilton, but not a Wingflow	c. 1936	fine flex	VG-fine	$450
7521	Conklin	3NL	clipless smooth black hard rubber crescent-filler, 13.3 cm long, gold filled trim, good imprints including pointing hand and "UNSCREW" on cap; early narrow feed, near-contemporary replacement nib is correct size but numbered 2 instead of 3, stable longitudinal hairline at base (see detail), smooth and very flexible	c. 1914	fine flex	VG-fine	$165
7057	Conklin	lever-filler	gold filled all-metal style ringtop, 10.5 cm long, checkerboard chasing crisp, name "Bobby" on cap indicia; early long lever, gold filled section, original feed, but replacement warranted nib is of excellent quality	c. 1922	extra-fine semiflex	fine-exc*	$105
7460	Conklin	20P	black chased hard rubber ringtop crescent-filler, 11.3 cm long, gold filled trim, good chasing and imprints, unusual model with reverse-threaded section with corresponding arrow imprint; #2 nib somewhat toothy, responds best to a light touch	c. 1923	extra-fine flex	fine	$105
6835	Conklin	lever-filler set	gold filled ringtop, 9.45 cm long, matching 1.1 mm pencil, chevron pattern engine turning, indicia monogrammed "F.C."; a few scattered dings, pen lever slightly wavy (see detail), pencil mechanism both propels and retracts, #2 Toledo nib slightly toothy if pressed, but writes an elegant line	c. 1924	extra-fine stub semiflex	VG	$125
7055	Conklin	lever-filler	full-length gold filled all-metal style pen, 12.5 cm long, chevron pattern chasing, no brassing, but barrel slightly out of round behind threads (can be felt by rolling the pen between the fingers, but does not show in photos), front part of section overlay trimmed where corroded by exposure to ink; a good writer, and cosmetically excellent	c. 1925	fine flex	VG-fine*	$150
5688	Conklin	lever-filler	unusual high-quality economy-line model, 10.8 cm long, gold filled trim, black line-chased celluloid, strong imprints, no brassing, slight bump above clip from clip spring; responsive nib	c. 1930	fine flex	exc*	$160
7496	Conklin	Symetrik	black oversize lever-filler, 13.6 cm long, gold filled trim, substantially less common than the earlier flat-tops; large Conklin Toledo nib has a hairline crack from the vent hole (see detail), but the gold is so thick and the nib is so rigid that it seems entirely stable for normal use	c. 1932	extra-fine firm	fine*	$325
7512	De La Rue	Onoto	black hard rubber three-quarter length slip-cap plunger-filler with chevron-pattern gold filled overlay; 11.8 cm long, one tiny ding to the cap crown, metal otherwise clean, responsive #3 Onoto nib	c. 1914	fine flex	fine	$500
6834	De La Rue	Onoto	oversize black chased hard rubber slip-cap plunger-filler, 14 cm long, nickel plated trim, big #8 Onoto nib; barrel imprint worn but fully legible, number on filler knob illegible, overall mechanically sound and tight, all seals replaced	c. 1920	fine italic oblique	VG	$850
7046	Edward Todd	eyedropper-filler	black hard rubber screw-cap, smooth sterling silver overlay, 12.3 cm long, fully marked, characteristic large vent hole at back of cap, showing inner cap joint; no dings, elaborate and elegantly engraved presentation inscription: "2nd Prize/Boy Scout Liberty Loan Campaign/Oct. 20 to 27, 1917/Won By/J. (?) Eugene Tremaine/Troop 1. Highland Park, Ill."; narrow, keel-shaped feed, #3 Edward Todd nib has been rather brutally overpolished, still has plenty of iridium, and is very flexible though rather toothy	c. 1917	fine flex	fine*	$400
4513	Edward Todd	pen and pencil combination	unusual sterling silver ringtop lever-filler, 12.5 cm long, exc quality, crisp parallel lines pattern, indicia engraved "M.F.E.", dents to pencil unit; uses 1.1 mm lead, #2 Edward Todd nib	c. 1928	fine flex	VG	$275
5589	Edward Todd	lever-filler	sterling silver, 11.8 cm long, no dings, handsome chevron pattern engine turning; Edward Todd supplied similar precious metal pens and pencils to retailers such as Tiffany and Cartier to be sold under their names; filler lever has been repaired, but visible only when lever is opened; notable #3 Edward Todd nib has longitudinal hairline crack from base up to "O" in "NEW YORK" (see detail)	c. 1930	fine stub superflex	fine*	$305
7333	Edward Todd	combination	14K solid gold lever-filler with 1.1 mm pencil end, 14.2 cm long, crisp engine turning pattern, fully marked, scattered dings and flat spots, some difficult to photograph; top quality, excellent heft, handsome appearance	c. 1930	fine flex	VG	$650
7103	Eversharp	Skyline	black lever-filler with stainless steel cap and trim, one of the rarest Skyline variants; 13.3 cm long, section with transparent ink window, cap liner is blue moire! One larger ding to one side of the cap, two shallow pinhead dings to the other	c. 1941	extra-fine semiflex	VG*	$425
7630	Eversharp	Skyline	dark blue lever-filler, 13.2 cm long, gold filled trim, inadvertent two-tone effect, in that the cap material and the section have darkened more than the derby or the barrel	c. 1946	extra-fine flex	VG	$85
7490	Grieshaber	lever-filler	black hard rubber ringtop with hand-painted decoration; 10.4 cm long, gold filled trim, some losses to the paint, but much less than usual. For more on the pens decorated by the Modern Art Guild of Chicago, see the Spring/Summer issue of The Pennant	c. 1928	extra-fine flex	fine	$325
7202	Mabie Todd	Swan	gold filled fine barleycorn eyedropper-filler, 13.4 cm long, over and underfeed, early markings for Mabie Todd & Bard (1888 last patent date), engraved "DR. E. DALTON" in indicia; metal looks like solid	c. 1890	medium stub flex	exc-near mint	$695
7247	Moore	Non-Leakable	black chased hard rubber retracting-nib safety, 13.6 cm long, scarce large model (14.6 mm diameter at cap and sleeve), original model band on cap, sleeve end marked "5 50", "QUICK TURN" cap imprint; new old stock, has been recorked, replacement #6 warranted nib	c. 1919	fine semiflex	near mint	$425
7249	Moore	Non-Leakable	small hard rubber retracting-nib safety ringtop with full chevron-pattern gold filled overlay, 9.7 cm long, very clean but for brassing to posting end (see detail); has been recorked, nib is a bit toothy but very flexible indeed	c. 1921	fine superflex	fine	$650
7354	Moore	L-92	black chased hard rubber flat-top lever-filler, 14 cm long, gold filled trim, Moore Maniflex nib is somewhat draggy but provides good line variation	c. 1925	fine flex	VG	$115
7722	Parker	11	black hard rubber taper-cap eyedropper-filler with rare gold filled twist-pattern overlay, 15.8 cm long, even wear, no imprint visible on cap, #3 Lucky Curve nib	c. 1905	extra-fine flex	G-VG	$2000
7509	Parker	12	taper-cap black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with alternating pearl and abalone barrel slabs; 15.3 cm long, gold filled trim, very clean, moderate but even fading, attractively figured barrel; #3 keyhole-vent Lucky Curve nib, intact feed	c. 1908	extra-fine flex	fine-exc	$2650
7721	Parker	16	classic black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with gold filled filigree overlay, 13.8 cm long, fully marked, including model number on barrel end, #3 Lucky Curve nib is very flexible, has been recently retipped; initials "F. R K." on indicia, a couple of test marks to overlay (see details), metalwork otherwise sharp, hard rubber dark and glossy	c. 1912	fine flex	fine*	$800
7108	Parker	51 Jack-Knife Safety	crisp black hard rubber clipless button-filler, 13.5 cm long, with fancy gold filled high relief barrel band; all imprints crisp, end milling like new, #2 Lucky Curve nib; an uncommon model in outstanding condition	c. 1914	fine flex	exc-near mint	$850
7510	Parker	Jack-Knife Safety	small gold filled ringtop button-filler, 8.8 cm long, attractive engine turning, initials "R.H." in indicia; fully marked, a nice clean example; nib works best with a light touch	c. 1920	fine flex	fine-exc	$165
7316	Parker	Jack-Knife Safety	gold filled ringtop button-filler, 8.9 cm long, beautiful engine turning, no brassing, a compact gem	c. 1922	fine flex	exc-near mint	$225
3728	Parker	Lady Duofold Deluxe	black ringtop button-filler, 11.8 cm long, gold filled trim, wide cap band; Duofold nib	c. 1928	needlepoint	fine-exc	$145
6657	Parker	Vest Pocket Duofold Deluxe	black veined pearl miniature ringtop button-filler, 9.1 cm long, gold filled trim, name on barrel, good imprints, barrel darkened, slightly toothy but very responsive Duofold Deluxe nib; some patches of shallow surface pitting on both cap and barrel (probably due to past solvent exposure), mostly polished out	c. 1932	extra-fine flex	VG	$165
6906	Parker	Duofold Senior Deluxe set	black lined pearl button-filler with matching 1.1 mm pencil, gold filled trim, triple bands, pen is 13 cm long with big firm Duofold Deluxe nib, comb feed is a slightly later (later '30s on) upgrade; both pen and pencil bear a personalized inscription with 1934 date, color is notably good, pen has been equipped with a silicone sac to preserve color	c. 1934	extra-fine firm	fine-exc	$685
7345	Parker	Deluxe Challenger	button-filler, red pearl chunks on black, 12.7 cm long, gold filled trim, plating wear, good imprint with 4th quarter date code at 90 degrees to main imprint; notable factory stub nib	1935	broad stub semiflex	VG	$180
7745	Parker	Vacumatic	small silver pearl laminate, 12 cm long, chrome plated trim, made in Canada, striped pointy jewels, black section, lockdown filler, two-tone nib with excellent plating; barrel transparency fine, good imprint with 1st quarter date code, name on barrel	1936	medium oblique flex	VG-fine	$275
7718	Parker	Vacumatic	silver pearl laminate double-jewel, made in Canada, 12.9 cm long, chrome plated trim, striped jewels and section, two-tone arrow nib, lockdown filler, good barrel imprint with 2nd quarter date code, excellent barrel transparency, sealed and stabilized cap lip hairline (see detail)	1937	fine flex	VG-fine*	$250
5580	Parker	Vacumatic Junior	small grey pearl marbled, 12 cm long, chrome plated trim, outstanding barrel transparency (pen not recommended as a regular user), roughness to cap band plating, bold imprint with 4th quarter date code, lockdown filler, 1946 date code on Arrow nib	1937	extra-fine semiflex	fine-exc	$245
7290	Parker	Vacumatic Junior	brown Shadow Wave, 12.8 cm long, gold filled trim, aluminum Speedline filler, good barrel transparency, clear imprint with 4th quarter date code, matching year code on nib; wear to feathers of arrow clip, cap mark on barrel, but fine overall appearance	1939	extra-fine semiflex	VG	$200
7438	Parker	Vacumatic Maxima	black oversize, 13.7 cm long, gold filled trim, Blue Diamond clip, aluminum Speedline filler, plunger with diamond imprint on end; excellent barrel transparency, imprint with 2nd quarter date code, big smooth two-tone arrow nib	1940	extra-fine	exc	$485
7324	Parker	Vacumatic Major	black laminate, 12.65 cm long, gold filled trim, Blue Diamond clip, excellent barrel transparency, imprint with 4th quarter date code	1946	extra-fine	exc-near mint	$165
7590	Parker	75 Perlé	not uncommon in gold plate, but very difficult to find in silver; made in France, "LE" date code, silver plated, includes convertor, section with smooth white metal ring, 18K French-hallmarked nib; appears to be new old stock	1983	extra-fine	near mint	$600
7191	Pick	lever-filler	orange ringtop, black insets at ends, 11.1 cm long, gold filled trim, strong imprints, smooth and responsive warranted nib	c. 1928	fine flex	fine-exc	$70
4600	Sheaffer	Self-Filling	gold filled filigree over black hard rubber lever-filler, 13.8 cm long; #3 SELF-FILLING nib, narrow rounded-bottom feed; no dents or damage, just even wear; early Sheaffer overlays are far less common than Parkers or Watermans, with most showing hard use and extensive brassing	c. 1917	medium flex	G	$800
1208	Sheaffer	Self-Filling	scarce extra-slender gold filled full overlay lever-filler, 11.8 cm long, finely engine-turned panels; "A.C.P.E." rather crudely engraved on indicia, somewhat toothy but very flexible #1 Sheaffer nib	c. 1918	fine flex	VG-fine	$285
7320	Sheaffer	Lifetime Autograph	unusual late oversize flat-top lever-filler with 14K solid gold trim, 13.4 cm long, transparent section, fine comb feed; cap lip has been restored using original material, invisible from exterior. An interesting and rare example of a high-end flat-top pen clearly manufactured several years into the Balance era	c. 1934	extra-fine rigid	exc*	$500
7733	Sheaffer	Balance	small grey pearl and black marbled lever-filler, 12.1 cm long, chrome plated trim, section with ink window, early six-notch feed; #3 nib is responsive, but limited line width variation, typical age spotting to trim plating	c. 1935	fine flex	VG	$75
7518	Sheaffer	Lifetime Triumph Crest	black lever-filler, 13.1 cm long, 1/10 14K gold filled cap, crisp lined pattern, White Dot on barrel end, section ink window transparency like new, smooth rigid two-tone conical Triumph nib; unusually, top of cap is undinged, but there is one shallow ding on the side, difficult to show in photos	c. 1946	extra-fine firm	fine*	$105
7153	Sheaffer	Imperial	sterling silver cartridge-filler, 13.1 cm long, gold plated trim, White Dot, unusual zigzag diamond engine turning; only slightest bumps to edges of ends, smooth wet writing inlaid 14K gold nib	c. 1975	broad semiflex	fine	$350
7808	Sheaffer/Sailor	Lazer LJ-1	brushed stainless steel, chrome plated trim with inlaid black accents, 13.2 cm long, made by Sailor for Sheaffer, stainless nib marked "SHEAFFER/F-4/JAPAN", very smooth writing; new old stock, no packaging, uses standard Sheaffer slim cartridges or convertor (not included); several available	c. 1988	extra-fine	mint	$60
7212	SSS	eyedropper-filler	black chased hard rubber clipless screw-cap, 13.3 cm long, solid 14K cap band, classic Japanese design with ink shutoff (unscrew end cap slightly to open; has been recorked), imprint reads "TRADE SSS MARK/THE ONLY PERFECT FOUNTAIN PEN/IN THE ORIENT"; very slight fading, imprints and chasing crisp, some marks to section; smooth and responsive replacement 14K gold US-made nib, "A24" imprint on barrel end	c. 1929	fine flex	fine-exc	$205
7429	Unique	lever-filler	black second-tier English-made pen, 12 cm long, gold filled trim, 14K gold warranted nib bears imprint of rampant unicorn; a pleasant writer	c. 1936	fine flex	VG	$65
2328	United States Fountain Pen	Victor	gold filled lever-filler, 13.8 cm long, New York made, fine parallel lines pattern, no dings, an elegant and well-made pen from a smaller maker best known for its telescoping eyedroppers; smooth and very flexible US Fountain Pen Co. marked #2 nib, incipient hairline from vent hole (see detail)	c. 1925	medium fine flex	fine*	$250
5125	unmarked	eyedropper	black hard rubber w gold filled filigree overlay, 13.5 cm long; fine quality, large "72" on bbl end, same overlay pattern as (rare) Waterman "chased filigree"	c. 1915	fine flex	fine	$375
7766	Wahl	Signature	red and black woodgrain hard rubber lever-filler, 13.2 cm long, gold filled trim, roller clip, no brassing, cap imprint polished weak, but legible, handsomely toned #2 nib is smooth and responsive	c. 1922	fine flex	fine	$295
6961	Wahl	lever-filler	gold filled "all metal barrel" pen, 10.8 cm long, "Check" pattern; #3 Wahl nib is an elegant writer, tiny hairline from vent hole appears stable, can be repaired at modest cost if desired	c. 1924	extra-fine flex	VG*	$165
7011	Wahl-Eversharp	Signature	unusual oversize black chased hard rubber lever-filler, 13.9 cm long, gold filled trim, roller clip, made in Canada; material is unusual, with many lighter flecks, as one sometimes sees when the same machinery is used to make both black and red hard rubber (black flecks in red is more usual, however); appears to have originally been given a black coating, still present at the front of the barrel where protected by the cap; big, responsive #6 nib, some scrapes to the barrel threads, hairline crack to the cap lip, stabilized by the cap band (see detail)	c. 1925	extra-fine stub flex	VG*	$325
7414	Wahl-Eversharp	Gold Seal Signature	oversize "Deco Band" lever-filler, 13.5 cm long, gold filled trim, roller clip, drilled Gold Seal, but has Gold Seal manifold nib with Personal Point screw-in system; very clean, uncommon and elegant in black, a big smooth-writing classic	c. 1930	extra-fine firm	exc	$650
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	c. 1902	medium flex	fine*	$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	c. 1905	extra-fine flex	fine	$965
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	c. 1910	extra-fine flex	near mint	$1800
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	c. 1912	medium oblique semiflex	fine*	$1450
7776	Waterman	12 PSF coin-filler	black chased hard rubber, nickel clip with "GERMAN SILVER" imprint, 13.5 cm long; evenly worn and faded, imprints and chasing weak but present, overall well-used but sound -- a good example of one of Waterman's shortest-lived and scarcest filling systems	c. 1912	extra-fine flex	G	$475
2789	Waterman	0512 SF	gold filled "Filigree" overlay over black hard rubber sleeve-filler, 14.2 cm long, only slightest fading, metal excellent with minimal brassing (almost entirely limited to edge of cap crown), see detail for shallow scratch/crease on sleeve overlay; plated filler bar; a very clean example of a rare and interesting pen	c. 1912	medium fine flex	VG-fine	$1500
6676	Waterman	0512 SF in box	sleeve-filler with gold filled "Filigree" overlay over black hard rubber, 14.2 cm long, plating virtually perfect, slight fading to hard rubber, lower clip rivet badly struck (original, clip still firmly attached), nickel plated pressure bar with globe; box in bad shape, new cloth hinges, but unusual with "Self-Filling" gilt stamp on top	c. 1912	fine stub flex	fine	$1650
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)	c. 1912	medium stub flex	VG-fine	$650
7777	Waterman	12 PSF coin-filler	black hard rubber, nickel plated clip, 13.5 cm long, worn and faded with some blotchiness, imprints worn but fully legible, overall well-used but sound -- a good example of one of Waterman's shortest-lived and scarcest filling systems	c. 1914	medium flex	G	$500
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	c. 1914	fine flex	VG	$850
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	c. 1914	extra-fine flex	G-VG	$185
7392	Waterman	0512½ VPSF Pansy Panel	unusual early production black hard rubber vest pocket lever-filler, 9.4 cm long, no ringtop fitting or clip, two-piece spring-loaded pressure bar, Ideal globe logo appears on both lever end and underneath on overlay lever end cover, "PAT. APLD. FOR" on side of lever. Wear largely restricted to end of barrel and front edge of barrel overlay (see details), New York #2 nib slightly wavy from restraightening, but a great writer permitting wide line variation	c. 1915	medium flex	VG	$200
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	c. 1917	fine flex	VG-fine*	$450
7614	Waterman	0552½	unusual black hard rubber clipless lever-filler with gold filled overlay, 13.7 cm long; grouped parallel lines pattern differs from standard USA "Sheraton" (note distinctive framing of the indicia), and is normally seen only on French-market Watermans (which are also typically clipless). This pen is clearly American, however, lacking any French hallmarks or imprints, bearing a standard 14K #2 New York nib, and bearing the "05" prefix on the barrel end model number imprint (denoting a gold-filled overlay) not used on European Watermans. Clean and crisp, globe imprint on metal covering of lever recess (an early feature), metal near perfect, but two cracks in mouth of barrel overlay (see detail)	c. 1918	extra-fine flex	fine*	$650
7332	Waterman	452½ Filigree	black hard rubber lever-filler with sterling silver foliate overlay; 13.5 cm long, very clean with strong imprints, no dings, minimal fading, monogram on indicia; a classic pen with a wonderfully responsive and versatile nib permitting a wide range of line variation	c. 1923	extra-fine flex	fine-exc	$600
7027	Waterman	452 Filigree	black hard rubber lever-filler, sterling silver overlay, 13.7 cm long, worn but sound, light bumps to rim of cap crown, cap threads engage for only a half-turn, though are still quite secure; smooth and responsive #2 nib	c. 1923	extra-fine stub flex	VG	$500
6383	Waterman	552½ LEC	hand-engraved solid 14K gold over black hard rubber lever-filler, 13.1 cm long; only minimal bumps to ends, cap crown nearly perfect, Ideal globe appears on both lever end and on plate below; for some reason, no "LEC" on barrel end; indicia engraved with extra, post-factory, scrollwork in order to cover over a monogram (see detail), clip ball has been resoldered back in place (noticeable only under magnification); notable New York #2 nib, responsive and offering a very wide range of line variation	c. 1923	fine stub flex	fine*	$1100
6626	Waterman	0352 set	black hard rubber lever-filler, gold filled barrel overlay in "Sheraton" pattern, matching 1.1 mm pencil; brassing limited to the usual high points and edges, clips are pink gold filled while the overlay bodies are yellow gold filled; name on indicias, barrel end worn smooth, so uncertain whether pen was originally a half or a full overlay; made in USA, but found in Australia, which explains the Canadian origins of the extraordinarily wide oblique nib	c. 1925	extra-broad oblique	VG	$450
6384	Waterman	452½ LEC	long, slender black hard rubber lever-filler with full hand-engraved vine pattern sterling silver overlay, 13.1 cm long, even wear but only a few extremely minor bumps, cap crown entirely undinged; initials "P.J.M." on indicia, responsive, slightly toothy #2 nib	c. 1925	extra-fine flex	fine	$550
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	c. 1925	extra-fine flex	VG	$150
7393	Waterman	452½ V	black hard rubber lever-filler ringtop, smooth sterling silver overlay; 9.7 cm long, elegant monogram engraved on barrel, even wear, milling at end of barrel sharp and clean; responsive #2 nib	c. 1927	extra-fine flex	VG	$125
7403	Waterman	452 Filigree	black hard rubber lever-filler, sterling silver overlay, 13.7 cm long, firm "MANIFOLD" marked nib sold for making carbon copies; imprints on hard rubber end of barrel almost completely polished away, hard rubber showing through interstices of overlay professionally dye-reblackened	c. 1927	medium fine firm	VG-fine	$485
7398	Waterman	0552½ V Filigree set	black hard rubber ringtop lever-filler, gold filled overlay, 9.6 cm long, with matching 1.1 mm pencil; a wonderfully clean and untouched set, the pen equipped with a notably smooth and responsive #2 nib	c. 1927	fine stub flex	near mint	$300
7405	Waterman	452½ V Filigree	black hard rubber ringtop lever-filler, sterling silver overlay, 9.6 cm long, several dings to sides of posting section of barrel, metal otherwise clean; lively, precise nib, fairly tightly sprung, limited line width variation	c. 1928	extra-fine flex	VG	$150
6690	Waterman	51V Ripple	hard to find USA-made export model with #1 nib, 10.8 cm long, nickel plated trim, full bold imprints, fine color, nib is flexible and toothy, slight straightening marks; box quite worn, comes with original instructions in Dutch	c. 1930	extra-fine flex	fine-exc	$325
6121	Waterman	552½	black hard rubber lever-filler, smooth 14K solid gold overlay, 13.5 cm long, presentation inscription dated 1930, Italian-American "Roma Lodge"; all imprints crisp, pen nearly pristine with fine patina; "ACCOUNT"-marked #2 nib	c. 1930	extra-fine	exc-near mint	$1100
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	c. 1930	extra-fine semiflex	fine-exc	$225
5030	Waterman	5	black celluloid lever-filler, 12.8 cm long, chrome plated trim, made in USA, purple disk in barrel end identifies nib type, matching "PURPLE"-imprinted keyhole-vent nib	c. 1935	extra-fine rigid	VG-fine	$160
7396	Waterman	Lady Patricia	rare black hard rubber lever-filler with sterling silver "Filigree" pattern overlay, condition like new and untouched (tarnish can easily be polished off if desired). Name on indicia demonstrates than men used small pens, too -- perfect pocket size, with a smooth and responsive #2 nib. Late Deco-era Waterman overlays are scarce in any condition, and are usually found with significant wear and multiple dings	c. 1936	extra-fine flex	near mint	$685
6648	Waterman	Lady Patricia Ink-Vue	black compound lever pump-filler, 10.9 cm long, gold filled trim, fancy diamond-patterned transparent barrel, bold imprints, as usual cap band slightly loose, will turn; to fill, lever is opened and pressed several times (similar to a Vacumatic); smooth and lively nib, two-tone feed; what appears to be a longitudinal hairline at the base of the nib does not in fact go through, and affects only the topmost layer of the gold	c. 1936	medium fine flex	fine-exc	$225
7347	Waterman	3V	black vest-pocket size lever-filler, 10.8 cm long, chrome plated trim, "Tip-Dip" feed, "ACCOUNT"-marked nib is very fine and firm	c. 1936	needlepoint	VG	$80
7455	Waterman	403	late production black hard rubber lever-filler with "Sheraton" pattern sterling silver overlay; 12.9 cm long, no number on barrel end, metal crisp with only a couple of small dings to right of clip top; original lever has been replaced with a contemporary chrome-plated lever (see detail); two-tone Tip Dip feed	c. 1939	fine flex	VG-fine*	$450
7554	Williamson	eyedropper	slender black hard rubber slip-cap with gold filled pierced overlay; 11.35 cm long, "AUTO" on distinctive Williamson feed; Williamson #1 nib has been retipped and a base crack repaired, surface portion of hairline through imprint has been left visible so as not to risk damage to the imprint; hard rubber under the overlay has been professionally dye-reblackened. The connections between Williamson and its Janesville, Wisconsin neighbor, Parker, are still being explored, but it is clear that there was considerable overlap in ownership and management, as well as some sharing of patents	c. 1910	medium fine flex	VG*	$325

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