Click on the item numbers at left for pictures -- see Catalog Table of Contents for illustrated lists
| ID | Brand | Model | Description | Date | Nib | Condition | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6939 | A. A. Waterman | twist-filler | black hard rubber slip-cap with gold filled hand-engraved floral pattern overlay, 14.4 cm long, "F.O." on barrel, marked "NOT CONNECTED WITH/THE L.E. WATERMAN CO."; #2 AA nib is tightly sprung and somewhat toothy, overlay metalwork is in excellent condition but for a small area of age speckling on the barrel and some corrosion around one cap breather hole (see detail) | c. 1906 | extra-fine | VG-fine | $685  |
| 15836 | A. A. Waterman (?) | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber slip-cap with full Art Nouveau fine silver filigree overlay, 13.1 cm long, marked only "30" at the end of the barrel and "STERLING" on the overlay, narrow feed of distinctive inner construction, all suggesting A. A. Waterman manufacture. Initials scratched onto barrel cartouche, pitting at top of cap surely from original manufacturing method of electrodeposition. Nib tipping is somewhat scant but a good writer, boldly calligraphic | c. 1903 | broad italic flex | VG | $375 |
| 15863 | Aikin Lambert | Mercantile | mottled hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.3 cm long, excellent color and imprints, ribbed section, narrow feed, #2 nib is a lively and responsive writer, the very beginning of an axial stress hairline visible next to the vent hole under magnification. Cap mouth has been sleeved with black hard rubber to repair a small crack, traces now visible only on closest inspection | c. 1905 | fine stub flex | fine* | $265 |
| 15745 | Aikin Lambert | eyedropper-filler in box | black hard rubber taper-cap with full gold filled filigree overlay, 14.8 cm long, narrow feed, #1 Aikin Lambert nib is an excellent writer but has a hairline crack under the section and coming up through the imprint which should be repaired if the nib is to be used extensively. Monogram on barrel cartouche, overlay on cap has shifted slightly (vent holes on overlay and liner do not line up perfectly), one small sealed hairline in hard rubber looks like a scratch. Overall excellent appearance, hard rubber has not been reblackened. Box hinge has been repaired | c. 1908 | extra-fine flex | fine* | $950 |
| 11968 | Aikin Lambert | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber taper-cap with pearl slabbed barrel; 14.1 cm long, gold filled trim, ribbed section, #3 nib; excellent quality and condition, thicker barrel than is usual with Aikin Lambert and Waterman pearl-slab taper-caps | c. 1912 | extra-fine semiflex | exc | $685 |
| 13137 | Aikin Lambert | Mercantile | rare black chased hard rubber ringtop safety, 9.3 cm long, gold filled trim, identical to a Waterman 42½V but for imprints, nib, and feed; nib has semistub tip. Waterman acquired Aikin Lambert around 1907 | c. 1920 | medium flex | fine | $245 |
| 15078 | Aikin Lambert | lever-filler | black hard rubber ringtop, full gold filled overlay, 9.5 cm long; unusual and interesting, as this is identical to a Waterman 0552 1/2V Sheraton but for the nib, feed, lever, and complete absence of overlay imprints. In this era Waterman used Aikin Lambert as a sub-brand, often finishing Waterman pens as Aikin Lamberts in order to use up surplus or slightly defective parts. This pen, however, is the first of its kind that we have seen, and appears to be first-quality throughout. The overlay is crisp and unbrassed, but the nib isn't the smoothest, and has a near-invisible hairline at its base | c. 1928 | fine flex | exc* | $275 |
| 13010 | American Fountain Pen Co. | Moore's Non-Leakable | rare early model retracting-nib safety with short cap and slotted sleeve, 14.65 cm long, gold filled high relief floral filigree barrel overlay with monogram engraved in cartouche; #2 nib is extremely flexible but has a hairline from the vent hole (see detail), condition of pen is otherwise notable, hard rubber crisp and glossy, some scratches on barrel from rubbing of sleeve, safety post inside cap missing | c. 1902 | medium fine superflex | fine-exc* | $1200 |
| 14991 | Boston | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber ringtop, smooth sterling silver overlay, 10 cm long, marked only "STERLING" on cap and barrel; factory italic #2 Boston Safety nib is notably calligraphic. Fine overall appearance, bumps to end of barrel (see detail) | c. 1915 | medium italic semiflex | VG-fine | $265 |
| 15033 | Boston Safety | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber ringtop with full 1/8 18K gold filled overlay in fine parallel lines pattern, 9.8 cm long, notable rounded stub #2 nib. Clean and crisp, one very slightly raised bump on cap (see detail) | c. 1915 | medium stub semiflex | fine-exc | $250 |
| 12754 | Carey | eyedropper-filler in box | black hard rubber straight-cap, gold filled chased pattern overlay, 13.5 cm long, nearly identical to a contemporary Aikin Lambert, narrow feed, #2 Carey nib has been retipped, is extremely soft and should be used with a light touch; "Cecilia" engraved on barrel cartouche, cap crown disk bumped askew from dings to cap top bead (see detail); fancy box is clean with full Carey markings on the interior | c. 1910 | fine stub flex | VG-fine | $895 |
| 14992 | Carey | eyedropper-filler | slender black hard rubber straight-cap, hand-engraved heavy green gold filled overlay with scrolling floral vines, 13.3 cm long, fully marked on the barrel, closely similar to contemporary Aikin Lambert and Fairchild products; Carey nib opens easily, a wet writer with plenty of line width variation, name engraved in barrel cartouche | c. 1910 | medium fine flex | exc | $965 |
| 12957 | Century | eyedropper-filler | black chased hard rubber taper-cap, 15 cm long, over and under feed, imprint with 1893 patent date. Moderate even fading, imprints and chasing are sharp except where heat-softened towards front of barrel, nib is usable as is but has lost its tipping. An early pen of excellent quality, from a company closely tied to Parker | c. 1898 | fine stub flex | VG-fine* | $250 |
| 11527 | Century | eyedropper-filler | slender black hard rubber slip-cap with full gold filled overlay, 13.5 cm long, over and under feed; despite Century's close ties to Parker, this pen most closely resembles a Waterman of the era -- the overlay likely coming from a common source, Heath. Sound overall condition, noting trace plating wear to high edges and more severe wear to the barrel's posting end (see details) | c. 1905 | fine flex | G-VG | $650 |
| 14567 | Chilton | 16S | uncommon vest pocket size black pneumatic-filler, 10.9 cm long, gold filled trim | c. 1935 | broad semiflex | exc | $350 |
| 9839 | Chilton | Golden Quill | black pneumatic filler, 13.9 cm long, gold filled trim, section with ink window; rare late minimalist design, elegantly understated detailing on clip, crest, and applied cap escutcheon. Name on barrel, replacement warranted nib is smooth and responsive | c. 1939 | medium flex | fine-exc* | $500 |
| 12240 | Conklin | S3 | mottled hard rubber slip-cap crescent-filler, 13.4 cm long, nickel plated trim; narrow "keel" feed, #3 Conklin nib is toothy, like a steel dip pen, crack from vent hole should be stable if not flexed; even wear, imprints worn but present | c. 1908 | extra-fine flex | VG* | $450 |
| 13510 | Conklin | 3 | black hard rubber slip-cap crescent-filler with gold filled trefoil filigree overlay, 13.3 cm long, notable easy-opening #3 nib with narrow feed, engraved monogram in cap cartouche, shallow bumps to cap crown, overlay otherwise nice and clean | c. 1912 | extra-fine flex | fine | $850 |
| 15856 | Conklin | 2 | black hard rubber ringtop crescent-filler with sterling silver Art Nouveau filigree overlay; 11.4 cm long, long-tined #2 nib is a notable writer with a semistub tip and great line width variation | c. 1914 | medium fine flex | fine | $695 |
| 15303 | Conklin | Jaxon | clipless black chased hard rubber stud-filler, 13.3 cm long, patented variant of Conklin's crescent-filler with a metal lock ring securing the filling stud against accidental actuation. Nearly all of these pens were sold under the Jaxon name, used by Conklin as a sub-brand. Nice clean #3-size, strong chasing and imprints, usual rust to lock ring | c. 1916 | fine stub flex | fine-exc | $265 |
| 14136 | Conklin | 75 | oversize black chased hard rubber crescent-filler, 14.5 cm long, gold filled trim, #7 nib, sharp chevron pattern chasing, strong imprints, hard rubber black and glossy, no brassing to trim; near mint but for a tiny chunk from the front edge of the crescent opening (see detail). Largest production crescent-filler made, hard to find in any condition | c. 1921 | fine stub semiflex | exc* | $895 |
| 13490 | Conklin | 2 | black hard rubber ringtop crescent-filler, gold filled trefoil filigree overlay, 11.3 cm long, initials engraved in cap cartouche, #2 nib has easy flex | c. 1923 | medium fine flex | VG-fine | $420 |
| 13509 | Conklin | crescent-filler | red hard rubber #40-size, 13.7 cm long, gold filled trim, #4 nib, mottled hard rubber section, rare and fragile model catalogued for only one year; sound and attractive example, minor trim brassing, barrel imprints worn but legible | c. 1923 | fine flex | VG-fine | $1200 |
| 12426 | Conklin | lever-filler | green gold filled "all-metal" pen, Greek key pattern engine turning, 12.4 cm long,overlaid section; #3 nib is tightly sprung, precise feel, nice shading | c. 1925 | extra-fine semiflex | exc | $295 |
| 15659 | Conklin | Ensemble in box | pen-pencil combination, green veined pearl lever-filler, 14.7 cm long, gold filled trim, excellent color preservation in this material that is so prone to discoloration; bold imprints, plating excellent, some light toothmarks visible on cap on close inspection, 1.1 mm lead pencil nozzle has a hairline crack that does not affect function, looks like a scratch, otherwise excellent condition. Noteworthy nib | c. 1932 | extra-fine flex | fine* | $595 |
| 12221 | Conklin | Nozac | rare black-veined green marbled piston-filler, 13.6 cm long, gold filled trim, unusual top-mounted clip, barrel marked "PAT. PENDING", otherwise no maker's marks, name on barrel. We have only seen a handful of these pens, which appear to have been made for resale by catalog retailers | c. 1933 | medium fine | fine | $450 |
| 15743 | Conklin | Nozac desk pen | grey and silver pearl herringbone 12-sided piston-filler, 17.4 cm long, gold filled trim, crisp imprints, fine barrel transparency, short-lived and uncommon two-tone nib shows usual plating loss, condition of pen otherwise is excellent plus | c. 1935 | extra-fine | fine-exc | $385 |
| 15302 | Crown | dip pen in box | unmarked gold filled holder, knobby branchiform mother of pearl taper, 14 cm long overall excluding ventless gold Crown #2 nib. Pen in excellent condition, but hinged box is rather rough, wood core has shrunk so will not close and latch. Crown was a Chicago company | c. 1895 | fine flex | fine-exc | $150 |
| 13285 | De La Rue | Onoto | uncommon New York-made black hard rubber plunger-filler, 14.4 cm long, gold filled trefoil filigree overlay, over and under feed. Fully marked including 1906 USA patent date on section flange, barrel overlay is mounted on a chased and imprinted barrel. Onotos were made in the USA for only a short time, c. 1909-1912 | c. 1910 | fine flex | fine-exc | $1100 |
| 15282 | Eagle | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber with high relief hand repousse gold filled overlay, 13.5 cm long, narrow feed, ribbed section, Eagle nib. Like new with no wear but a few very shallow bumps to the overlay -- one of the fanciest Eagles you are ever likely to see | c. 1910 | extra-fine semiflex | exc | $950 |
| 15794 | Edward Todd | dip pen | unmarked gold plated holder, shallow chevron pattern, unusual milk glass twisted taper, overall length 16.25 cm excluding ventless gold Edward Todd #3 nib. Holder plating mostly worn away, nib imprint is worn but mostly legible, appears to be early, nib is functionally excellent | c. 1875 | extra-fine flex | VG | $175 |
| 15892 | Edward Todd | dip pen | unusual and striking sterling silver holder in fine ribbed pattern, 16.4 cm long, excluding #4-size Edward Todd ventless gold "B" nib. Maker's mark light but recognizable, imprinted model number 111. Holder is tight, condition is excellent but for polishing. Nib tip is very fine indeed, toothy on paper like a flexible steel calligraphy nib, nib may be rather earlier than the holder | c. 1900 | extra-fine flex | fine-exc | $285 |
| 12956 | Edward Todd | lever-filler | oversize all-metal 16K gold filled, 13.2 cm long, grouped parallel lines pattern; initials in barrel cartouche, damaged original #6 Edward Todd nib included, has been replaced with a contemporary warranted #6 nib of excellent quality. An Edward Todd this large is most unusual | c. 1928 | needlepoint | exc* | $450 |
| 13747 | Esterbrook | Relief 314 | mottled hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.3 cm long, fully Esterbrook-marked, manufactured by Wirt. Characteristic bottom-vented Wirt feed, pen shows no sign of ever having been filled, ventless gold Esterbrook-marked nib has one superficial nick or tool mark on the top right tine (see detail) | c. 1910 | medium oblique italic | near mint* | $950 |
| 11879 | Eversharp | Skyline Demi | rare early production slender burgundy lever-filler with striped cap, gold filled trim, section with transparent ink window, standard short-model length at 12.2 cm long, but markedly slimmer (10 mm OD over barrel threads) -- parts do not interchange with any standard production pen; well worn but mechanically sound, gouges to barrel, lever sits slightly loosely at rest. To date we have found only a handful of examples of this slender model (Demis are normally shorter than standard Skylines but of the same thickness) | c. 1941 | extra-fine rigid | VG | $225 |
| 15677 | Eversharp | Skyline set in box | dark green lever-filler, 13.4 cm long, gold filled over silver wartime trim, deluxe version with covered derby, wide cap band; matching repeater pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, both pieces retain original price bands, appears to be new old stock but pen has been filled and there is a polished-out nick to the lip of the section under the feed (see detail). Unusually, the instruction sheet and guarantee is in Portuguese, so likely an export set despite the US dollar pricing | c. 1944 | broad | exc-near mint | $250 |
| 14260 | Eversharp | Symphony set in box | black lever-filler with chrome cap, gold filled inset band, chrome lever, 14 cm long, extra-fine manifold nib; matching repeater pencil uses 1.1 mm lead. Both with original barrel price bands and stickers, box comes with bottom portion of cardboard outer box and display insert. Original sac has not been replaced but appears to be still flexible | c. 1952 | extra-fine firm | mint | $145 |
| 13661 | Eversharp | Gregg in box | unusual black lever-filler, 13.35 cm long, gold filled trim, made for resale by the Gregg shorthand company and bearing an enameled Gregg logo in the cap top, and carrying a special Gregg-marked nib over a Skyline-style feed. Wahl-Eversharp made Gregg and Palmer Method pens from the 1920s on, but postwar examples are particularly uncommon, and this is the first example we have had with the original box and instructions | c. 1955 | extra-fine | exc | $225 |
| 14892 | Fairchild | Unique | very early black chased hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler, 12.85 cm long, patent date of 1885 but advertised into the early 1890s; distinctive flat nib with slight dihedral, advertised as 16K gold. Hard rubber surface is rough and pitted from harsh cleaning, imprints worn but legible. A rare and historically significant model from one of the most prominent gold nib makers of the dip pen era, and the first supplier of gold nibs to Waterman | c. 1888 | fine flex | G | $325 |
| 15796 | Fairchild (?) | retracting dip pen | rare twist-action model, 13.1 cm long retracted, clean and crisp gold filled engine turned barrel, unusually bold patterning; wooden taper is turned to extend and retract the nib. Repaired hairline crack in taper, bumps to nib holder, solid gold #4 nib is an E. S. Johnson (Fairchild and Johnson later merged). Unmarked, but we have had very similar Fairchild-marked examples | c. 1875 | extra-fine flex | VG* | $285 |
| 15833 | Fisher | dip pen | unmarked gold filled holder with removable wooden taper, 14.7 cm long excluding nib; unusual imprint of two crossed quills and letters standing for "Paragon Gold Quill-Pens", trademarked on Nov 11, 1873 | c. 1875 | extra-fine flex | VG | $225 |
| 15311 | H. M. Smith | dip pen in box | unmarked checkerboard pattern gold filled holder with celluloid taper, simulated ivory with real gold and silver inlay work on either side; 14.6 cm long overall excluding lovely long-tined #3 ventless gold nib -- a notably flexible and controllable writer. A couple of minor losses to the inlay, usual slight age warpage of the taper, excellent appearance | c. 1890 | fine flex | fine* | $275 |
| 15838 | John Holland | dip pen in box | gold filled #3-size holder with twist-pattern mother of pearl taper, fully marked, 13.6 cm long excluding nib. Tiny hairline at mouth of holder (see detail) does not affect function, holds nib securely. Nib is imprinted "Wright & Spencer" -- the mark Holland used for their 10K gold nibs | c. 1879 | extra-fine flex | fine* | $165 |
| 15249 | John Holland | eyedropper-filler | unusually thick-barreled black hard rubber taper-cap, alternating dark and light pearl slabs, 14.9 cm long, patent split feed, Holland #13 nib has good tipping but has a crack from the vent hole, fine for use with a gentle touch, could easily be laser-welded for full durability. | c. 1905 | fine flex | VG* | $675 |
| 15370 | John Holland | eyedropper-filler | black chased hard rubber taper-cap, 14.8 cm long, crisp chasing and imprints, hard rubber glossy and unfaded, appears never to have been filled, though there is a stress crack in the cap (from being squeezed, most likely, since it is in the middle and not at the mouth). Came to us without a nib, we have added a period-correct #4 Holland nib. Nib tipping is scant, worn away on one side, nib is still entirely usable though somewhat toothy with pressure | c. 1905 | fine flex | fine* | $350 |
| 15841 | Mabie Todd | dip pen and pencil set | sterling silver and gold filled two-tone twist pattern with pearl taper, 11.7 cm long excluding #4 Mabie Todd ventless gold nib; matching desk pencil accepts standard 2.0 mm lead though originally designed for .076" | c. 1895 | fine flex | fine-exc | $425 |
| 15800 | Mabie Todd | dip pen | noteworthy large and crisply engraved sterling silver holder, 16 cm long excluding #5 Mabie Todd ventless gold nib; rare to find engraving so sharp and pristine, ferrule is marked "STERLING" with the Mabie Todd "M" cartouche, nib is very springy and easy flexing | c. 1895 | extra-fine flex | near mint | $385 |
| 15884 | Mabie Todd | dip pen | sterling silver twist pattern with pearl taper, 12.1 cm long excluding #4-size Mabie Todd ventless 313 gold nib; this mid-length model was often sold as a set with a matching desk pencil, with the pen sometimes equipped with an internal lead storage compartment | c. 1895 | fine flex | fine-exc | $275 |
| 11132 | Mabie Todd | Swan | hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler with extremely rare Fleur-de-lys pattern gold filled high relief overlay; 13.5 cm long, full Mabie Todd & Bard imprint on barrel with 1880s patent dates, classic over and under feed with twisted silver wire "tail". Initial on cap, name on barrel, only a handful of examples of this design are currently known, with a silver specimen selling for over $11,000 on eBay in November 2013£6,750 for silver on eBay UK Nov 2013 to Graham Jasper, Silvert underbidding | c. 1905 | medium stub flex | VG-fine | $4500 |
| 12065 | Mabie Todd | Swan Safety | unusual clipless vest-pocket screw-cap black chased hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 8.75 cm long, New York production, unusual chasing, Eberstein patent dates on cap and barrel | c. 1910 | extra-fine firm | fine-exc | $145 |
| 11940 | Mabie Todd | Swan set in box | black hard rubber lever-filler with engine turned gold filled overlay, 13.2 cm long, New York production, with matching Fyne Poynt pencil; both would be near mint, but the pencil has a couple of scratches and bumps to the eraser cover and the pen has the typical corrosion damage to the section overlay (see details). Still a very handsome set, top quality construction and weight, pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, pen is a smooth writer | c. 1926 | medium fine semiflex | fine-exc* | $450 |
| 10205 | Mabie Todd | Swan set in box | beautiful and solid New York-made lever-filler in 1/5 18K gold filled, 13.1 cm long, crisp rings chasing pattern (usually found on Edward Todd pens, but very uncommon for Mabie Todd). Matching 1.1 mm Fyne Poynt pencil, both pieces bear a neatly engraved 1928-dated inscription on their barrels. Nib is set tight, so writes a very fine line, but the tip is large enough that it could be adjusted to a medium fine if opened up. Set is like new with attractive age toning, no brassing but usual Mabie Todd seam lines visible where end caps soldered on pen | c. 1928 | extra-fine semiflex | near mint | $685 |
| 13425 | Moore | Non-Leakable | black hard rubber retracting-nib safety with smooth gold filled overlay, 12.1 cm long, Moore #2 nib; one shallow ding and some pinprick marks to the cap, small patch of corrosion at front of barrel overlay (see details), safety post inside cap is absent | c. 1920 | fine stub flex | VG-fine | $650 |
| 14698 | Omas | Milord T2 in box | full-size facetted piston-filler, 13.5 cm long, rhodium-plated trim, cap and barrel machined from solid titanium, elegant matte finish, responsive titanium nib has been professionally smoothed and tuned; short-lived model of the highest quality and refinement, with all original packaging and instructions | 2000 | medium fine flex | mint | $1250 |
| 14472 | Parker | Silver Dollar | very rare economy sub-brand black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 14.6 cm long, stepped section, distinctive early feed, original ventless nib marked only "14K". Barrel imprint very light, barrel slightly out of round from what appears to have been the removal of a name. Cap is an accurate reproduction in original material | c. 1897 | medium fine flex | G* | $465 |
| 11977 | Parker | 30 | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 13.7 cm long, gold filled overlay with scrollwork and diamond pattern, one of Parker's most expensive gold filled pens at the time, catalogued at $10. Rare, short-lived Lucky Curve feed with side cutouts, responsive Lucky Curve nib; metalwork crisp, name on barrel, a few marks on the posting end, but much better than usually seen, tiny hairline in section mouth underneath nib (see detail) | c. 1904 | fine flex | VG-fine | $1200 |
| 13552 | Parker | 018 | rare black hard rubber "Jointless" eyedropper-filler, 13.9 cm long, spearhead Lucky Curve feed, barrel imprint heavily worn, no visible cap imprint, hairline from vent hole of teardrop-vent Lucky Curve nib should be repaired if pen is to be used extensively, otherwise usable as is | c. 1905 | medium fine stub flex | G* | $250 |
| 15048 | Parker | 14 | classic black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, sterling silver filigree overlay, 13.3 cm long, fully and strongly marked, earlier production with Heath "H" marks on both cap and barrel. Lucky Curve feed is intact, #3 nib with "lazy S" imprint is a smooth writer with a semistub tip, appears to have been recently professionally retipped. Even moderate fading to the hard rubber, we have left the silver unpolished for those who prefer patina | c. 1908 | medium fine flex | fine-exc | $875 |
| 15869 | Parker | 14 | classic black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, sterling silver filigree overlay, 13.3 cm long, fully and strongly marked, earlier production with Heath "H" marks on both cap and barrel. Lucky Curve feed is intact, #3 nib is a smooth writer. Minimal usage wear, condition excellent but for tool marks to the barrel (see details). We have left the silver unpolished for those who prefer patina | c. 1908 | medium flex | fine | $895 |
| 15871 | Parker | 18 in box | classic smooth black hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, 13.9 cm long, Lucky Curve nib with semistub tip, no model number imprinted on barrel end. Part of original hardened dropper bulb is present | c. 1908 | medium fine flex | near mint | $350 |
| 15009 | Parker | 16 Jack-Knife Safety | baby "turban top" black hard rubber screw-cap ringtop eyedropper-filler with gold filled filigree overlay, 8.4 cm long, fully marked; early production, #3 keyhole-vent nib has been retipped and is highly flexible | c. 1910 | fine flex | fine* | $765 |
| 13448 | Parker | 16 | black hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, gold filled filigree overlay, 13.9 cm long, fully marked, #3 keyhole-vent Lucky Curve nib, intact Lucky Curve feed; an unusually clean example, hard rubber has not been reblackened, interesting dated presentation inscription on barrel cartouche | c. 1910 | fine flex | fine-exc | $595 |
| 12849 | Parker | 20 | rare slip-cap button-filler with transparent Bakelite barrel, hard rubber cap; 14.1 cm long, good barrel imprint, no model number on blind cap, #2 keyhole-vent Lucky Curve nib has moderate flex. A transparent silicone sac has been installed | c. 1914 | fine flex | fine | $485 |
| 9777 | Parker | 61 in box | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with full overlay, 12.9 cm long, intact Lucky Curve feed, #3 Lucky Curve nib, very clean condition with strong imprints, no dings, initials "MS" engraved on cap. Described in Parker's 1914 catalog: "Barrel, cap and nozzle entirely covered with 18K gold. There is something about the plainness of this pen that makes it very pleasing to the eye." Cannot guarantee gold content, but no evidence of brassing. Much less common than more ornate contemporary models such as the 62. Box leatherette hinge partly cracked | c. 1914 | fine flex | exc | $2250 |
| 15746 | Parker | 20 Jack-Knife Safety | clipless black hard rubber button-filler, 13.1 cm long, fine imprints on cap, barrel, and blind cap, with good milling at ends, raised barrel threads are an earlier feature, excellent overall appearance. Original Lucky Curve feed intact, #2 nib is a responsive writer but has hairline crack at its base -- fully usable, but will eventually need welding if to be used extensively | c. 1915 | medium fine flex | fine* | $200 |
| 14314 | Parker | 16 Jack-Knife Safety | gold filled filigree over black hard rubber ringtop button-filler, 11.9 cm long, later production example, barrel is black celluloid and is likely an old replacement (the imprint shows under the barrel overlay); Lucky Curve feed is intact, #2 Lucky Curve nib is long-tined and a smooth writer with moderate flexibility | c. 1918 | medium flex | VG-fine* | $325 |
| 15776 | Parker | 49 Jack-Knife Safety | black hard rubber ringtop button-filler, gold filled overlay, 11.4 cm long, teardrop-vent #2 Lucky Curve nib is notably long-tined and flexible, crack at base hidden inside section does not affect function; earlier production with prominent barrel threads, blind cap imprinted "102" | c. 1918 | fine flex | fine* | $250 |
| 15570 | Parker | 49 Jack-Knife Safety | black hard rubber ringtop screw-cap eyedropper-filler, gold filled overlay, intact Lucky Curve feed, #2 Lucky Curve nib has a stable crack right below the imprint and surface digs to the right of the slit but is too notable a writer to replace -- long-tined, smooth and springy. Initials handsomely engraved in barrel cartouche | c. 1920 | medium fine flex | VG-fine* | $285 |
| 15773 | Parker | 92 Jack-Knife Safety | rare full-length black hard rubber button-filler with full gold filled scroll-engraved overlay, 13.3 cm long; beautiful workmanship, elegant monogram in barrel cartouche, blind cap is a later replacement, #3 Lucky Curve nib has been retipped and is a smooth and responsive writer | c. 1921 | medium fine flex | VG-fine* | $1100 |
| 15406 | Parker | Duofold Senior | red hard rubber bandless button-filler, 14 cm long, gold filled trim, an iconic model in excellent condition with strong large imprint, milling on ends sharp with minor marks, and but one spot of brassing atop the clip ball. Tipping is scant but present, nib writes a handsomely shaded line. Name and fraternity letters stippled very lightly on barrel opposite imprint -- so lightly that we only noticed it during closeup photography. "6" imprinted on end of blind cap | c. 1922 | fine stub semiflex | exc | $1400 |
| 15123 | Parker | Duofold Junior | red hard rubber button-filler, 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim, single raised cap band, clean small imprint, well preserved milling on ends, cap lip slightly trimmed | c. 1925 | fine stub | fine* | $250 |
| 15709 | Parker | button-filler | black chased hard rubber "Black Line" ringtop, 12 cm long, gold filled trim, crisp imprints and chasing, ends with sharp milling, Lucky Curve #3 nib has a rounded oblique nib, a wet writer that needs to be canted correctly for best results | c. 1928/1937 | medium broad oblique semiflex | near mint | $200 |
| 15823 | Parker | Duofold Senior | classic orange oversize button-filler, 13.9 cm long, gold filled trim, intact Lucky Curve feed, original large Duofold nib, good clean banner imprint; some brassing to clip, cap lip cracks have been repaired virtually invisibly | c. 1928 | extra-fine firm | fine* | $350 |
| 14312 | Parker | button-filler | black celluloid "Black Line" flat-top, uncommon thick stubby model, 11.65 cm long, gold filled trim, hard rubber ends, Lucky Curve imprint and P5X nib, spearhead feed with intact Lucky Curve | c. 1929 | medium flex | exc | $265 |
| 14299 | Parker | Vacumatic | slender silver pearl laminate Deluxe, 11.75 cm long, chrome plated trim, lockdown filler unit, imprint without date code, early Vacuum-Filler style construction with one-piece opaque barrel, no separate section, skewed laminations; two-tone Arrow nib is a slightly later replacement, two-way tip writes a smooth extra-fine inverted. Shallow tool marks to section, short sealed hairline in cap lip | c. 1933 | medium fine/extra-fine | fine* | $265 |
| 13527 | Parker | Duofold Senior Deluxe set | oversize streamline button-filler in Moderne Pearl green and black, 13 cm long, gold filled trim, triple cap bands with wider central band, straong imprint, numbered Duofold Deluxe nib, comb feed; matching pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, color is slightly brighter than that of the pen | c. 1934 | extra-fine rigid | fine-exc | $785 |
| 15707 | Parker | Duofold Juniorette Deluxe | black streamline button-filler, 11.6 cm long, gold filled trim, late production with 4th quarter date, clip without patent date, notable factory italic nib | 1939 | broad italic | exc | $265 |
| 15264 | Parker | Vacumatic Slender Maxima set in box | silver pearl laminate, 13.3 cm long, nickel plated trim, Blue Diamond clip, striped jewels and section; both pen and matching Non-Stop repeater pencil have extra-wide bands with matching monograms. Pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, has strong imprint with 2nd quarter 1939 date code, pen date code worn away but by features of close production date. Pen was serviced at some time during WW2, as its notably smooth and flexible two-tone Arrow nib is for a Major and has a 2nd quarter 1941 date code, while the filler unit is an all-plastic war-era replacement -- rarely seen in this larger size, as wartime production did not give priority to replacement parts for older models. Scarce and desirable streamline box has some warpage, though much less than typical | c. 1939 | fine flex | fine-exc* | $695 |
| 15455 | Parker | Duofold Senior | red and silver pearl Vac-filler with black stripes, 13.6 cm long, gold filled over silver trim, Blue Diamond clip, geometric patterned cap band, largest size, much scarcer than contemporary Vacumatics; good imprint with 3rd quarter date code, fine barrel transparency, wartime "V" for victory nib | 1943 | extra-fine | exc | $285 |
| 15470 | Parker | Duofold Senior | green and brown pearl Vac-filler with black stripes, 13.65 cm long, gold filled trim, Blue Diamond clip, geometric patterned cap band, largest size, much scarcer than contemporary Vacumatics; strong imprint with 4th quarter date code, excellent barrel transparency, distinctive wartime filler unit with diamond on plunger end | 1944 | extra-fine | exc | $275 |
| 15384 | Parker | Vacumatic Major | blue pearl laminate, 12.8 cm long, wartime gold filled over silver trim, Blue Diamond clip, strong barrel imprint with 1st quarter date code, good barrel transparency, black filler plunger with diamond imprint on end, condition excellent but for small dig in barrel (see detail) | 1945 | extra-fine | fine-exc | $265 |
| 12966 | Parker | Vacumatic Debutante | silver pearl laminate with wide "jeweler's" cap band, 12 cm long, chrome plated trim, bold imprint with original silver infill but lacking date code, perfect transparency, appears to be new old stock, never filled (we have replaced the diaphragm), pristine. This pen came to us without a nib; we have installed a correct new old stock nib | c. 1946 | extra-fine | near mint | $265 |
| 15598 | Parker | 51 | black Vac-filler, 1/10 14K gold filled cap in grouped parallel lines pattern, Blue Diamond clip; sharp imprint with 4th quarter "T6" date code, cap is crisp but has a proudly engraved name at the rim | 1946 | extra-fine | exc-near mint | $195 |
| 13843 | Parker | 61 | black capillary-filler, 12.8 cm long, stainless steel cap, gold filled trim, test-market design differing in several key respects from the full production version introduced in 1956: "61" logo pierced into gold undernib shield and barrel-end vent; integral barrel and hood construction; unique cap design, interior details shown in US patent 2,773,479, applied for March 1, 1952. Parker intended to put this design into full production until consumers rejected it during test marketing. Shallow dent to undernib shield, sealed hairline in shell at base of nib opening (see details), fully functional and otherwise excellent | c. 1953 | extra-fine | VG-fine* | $485 |
| 13682 | Parker | 45 | prototype with dark grey baked enamel finish over metal cap and barrel, gold plated trim, 14K nib, as new | c. 1967 | extra-fine | near mint | $295 |
| 14114 | Parker | 75 Godron | early production in heavy gold plate, solid ends, 20 micron mark, French-made 14K nib unit, metal squeeze converter, section with angle indicator and "0" center mark | c. 1968 | broad | fine-exc | $375 |
| 15443 | Parker | 75 Insignia in box | fine crosshatch pattern, dished ends, marked "14K G.F. CAP & BARREL U.S.A." (gold filled, not gold plated like later 75s), new old stock with metal convertor, section with angle indicator, 14K US-made nib | c. 1973 | broad | mint | $295 |
| 15013 | Pen-O-Pencil | Twinpoint combo | white gold filled lever-filler, 13.7 cm long, grouped parallel lines pattern, #2 nib is very flexible; not much wear, but a couple of pinprick dings to the cap, barrel has bump on the side and dents all around behind the threads, initials engraved in cartouche. There is also a small split in the section overlay, which does not affect function. Pencil end uses 1.1 mm lead, high quality construction | c. 1929 | fine flex | VG* | $275 |
| 15736 | Salz | lever-filler | red chased hard rubber oversize flat-top with purple casein ends, 14.2 cm long, gold filled trim, generously sized Salz-imprinted nib has barely any tipping but is still a fine writer. Overall appearance is fine, but cap has tight hairline cracks at mouth and top (along with a scrape mark) none of which affects the pen's usability (see details) | c. 1925 | fine stub semiflex | G* | $165 |
| 15066 | Sheaffer | 3 Self-Filling | early black chased hard rubber lever-filler, 13.4 cm long, nickel plated trim, first block imprint, narrow feed, #3 Self Filling nib offers considerable line width variation, noting hairline beginning from vent hole. Hard rubber is evenly faded and worn | c. 1919 | fine flex | VG* | $145 |
| 15547 | Sheaffer | Lifetime | jade green ringtop lever-filler with black quill, black cap top with White Dot, gold filled trim, 15.1 cm long, Lady Lifetime nib; though unprepossessing, a scarce and historically important model, described as the "ur-Balance" and the "missing link" in Daniel Kirchheimer's Origin of the Sheaffer Balance. Moderate discoloration, barrel imprint weak in the center, a few nicks to the nib around its imprint | c. 1928 | extra-fine rigid | VG-fine | $450 |
| 15327 | Sheaffer | 5-30 | jade green large flat-top ringtop lever-filler, 12 cm long, black ends, gold filled trim, 5-30 nib is extraordinarily fine-tipped and writes a naturally shaded line; fine color, strong imprints, name on barrel | c. 1928 | extra-fine | fine-exc | $150 |
| 14541 | Sheaffer | Lifetime Balance | oversize black lever-filler, 14.7 cm long, gold filled trim, scarce early production model with short section, long humped clip, and large White Dot, rare convertible version with screw-off barrel end piece. Some age shrinkage at barrel end, otherwise excellent | c. 1929 | extra-fine firm | fine* | $385 |
| 14643 | Sheaffer | Univer | rare oversize lever-filler in green-tinted black and pearl, 13.4 cm long, gold filled trim but only gold wash (now missing) on clip, comb feed, correct #6 Sheaffer-made warranted nib has scant tipping but is still a fine writer. Sheaffer extended the color range of their Univer sub-brand by applying tinted celluloid lacquer over black and pearl. In this case, the original overtinting has worn thin due to usage and polishing, Most Univers are small; oversize examples are seldom seen. Toothmarks to ends, small pit next to cap band (see details) | c. 1934 | fine flex | VG | $385 |
| 15279 | Sheaffer | Balance 3-25 | long slender black lever-filler, 13.7 cm long, nickel plated trim, 3-25 nib writes a nicely shaded line; strong barrel imprint but some scratches at ends, mechanically perfect | c. 1935 | extra-fine semiflex | VG | $125 |
| 14680 | Sheaffer | Junior set | grey pearl and black marbled semistreamlined lever-filler, 11.3 cm long, chrome plated trim, section with ink window, very flexible semistub Junior nib; matching pencil uses 1.1 mm lead, both pieces have excellent color, bold imprints, typical age roughness to trim plating | c. 1936 | medium fine flex | fine | $195 |
| 12038 | Sheaffer | Craftsman | black lever-filler, 12.8 cm long, gold filled trim, uncommon variant with Gregg shorthand symbol on barrel; sharp imprints, very slight swelling over lever retaining spring | c. 1947 | extra-fine | fine | $120 |
| 14195 | Sheaffer | Lady Skipsert XVI desk set | cartridge desk pen, 14.7 cm long, small conical gold plated Triumph nib, enameled gold moire finish on both pen and holder, wear specks in finish (see detail) but overall fine appearance. Green onyx base is 9 cm (3.5 inches) square, nameplate is unengraved | c. 1959 | extra-fine | fine | $95 |
| 15873 | Tiffany | retracting dip pen and pencil combination | large gold filled holder, marked only with patent date of Feb 19, 1867 for US62227, assigned to Hicks, 8.4 cm long closed, 13.8 cm extended excluding #6 ventless gold Tiffany-marked nib. Taper is pulled to extend, twisted to extend pencil nozzle, uses 1.5 mm lead. The Hicks-Tiffany connection was long, continuing well into the 1900s | c. 1875 | fine flex | exc | $600 |
| 15792 | Tiffany | dip pen | beautiful sterling silver holder, 16.7 cm long excluding nib, with finely-chased floral repousse decoration with acanthus-bordered rings; fully marked, top-quality work, not to be confused with run-of-the-mill Tiffany-marked pens made by lesser subcontractors. Nib is gold, an excellent Edward Todd #4 with great flexibility | c. 1890 | extra-fine flex | exc | $1100 |
| 15143 | unmarked | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber slip-cap, 13.6 cm long, gold filled Art Nouveau filigree overlay has not a trace of brassing (was sold to us as tested as 14K, but more likely top quality very thick gold laminate). Closely resembles a Waterman, similar quality but parts do not interchange. #2 warranted nib is a notable writer, only slightest fading to hard rubber | c. 1905 | medium stub flex | exc | $425 |
| 14465 | unmarked | pencil | black with ivory-colored trim band, 13.2 cm long, uses 1.9 to 2.0mm lead; probably English or German, material appears to be casein-based, a few light scratches on the barrel, probably from a slip-on clip | c. 1928 | fine | $45 | |
| 14921 | Wahl | Tempoint | early green gold filled lever-filler ringtop, 9.85 cm long, no Wahl marks on metal, only Boston Safety patent dates and "14 1/8"; crisp "Grecian Border" pattern, early Sheaffer-licensed sprung lever mechanism, #2 Tempoint nib; some loss of hard rubber liner at cap mouth, does not affect posting or function | c. 1919 | fine stub flex | fine-exc | $250 |
| 15089 | Wahl | lever-filler | early production black hard rubber ringtop, 9.5 cm long, full gold filled overlay, "Grecian Border' pattern, side of the lever is imprinted with the patent date for the sprung pressure bar used for a short time under licence from Sheaffer; overlay marked only "18 1/8" -- also an early feature held over from Boston and Tempoint manufacture -- nib grind slightly irregular on top of tip, still an excellent and responsive writer | c. 1919 | fine flex | exc | $205 |
| 15230 | Wahl | Signature | smooth red hard rubber lever-filler, 13.95 cm long, gold filled trim, roller clip, notable Signature nib; no brassing, no sign of ever having been filled, some handling marks and what appears to be a manufacturing defect in the form of a tiny nick to the end of the barrel (see detail). An uncommon model, and especially rare in red hard rubber | c. 1925 | medium fine stub flex | exc-near mint | $625 |
| 15625 | Wahl-Eversharp | Signature | smooth red hard rubber lever-filler, 13.8 cm long, gold filled trim with roller clip, Wahl #3 nib has only scant iridium but is a notably good writer with smooth and easy flexibility. Barrel mouth crack has been repaired nearly invisibly -- there are usage scratches on the barrel that are far more visible -- and the mouth is now lined with aluminum | c. 1925 | medium fine flex | fine* | $450 |
| 15861 | Wahl-Eversharp | Signature | oversize jade flat-top lever-filler, 14.15 cm long, gold filled trim, largest pre-Gold Seal model, the precursor to the oversize "Deco Band". Some discoloration to ends, polishing wear, both nib and clip appear to have been replaced in the Gold Seal era (both marked "Wahl Eversharp" rather than simply "Wahl", roller clip is longer than original) | c. 1926 | extra-fine flex | VG-fine* | $450 |
| 15615 | Wahl-Eversharp | Gold Seal set in box | full size lever-filler in Greek key chased black hard rubber, 13.6 cm long, gold filled trim with roller clip, section has screw-in Personal Point nib unit, nib is responsive and flexible. Pen as new, appears never to have been filled (see photo showing original sac found inside) matching pencil shows light usage, nick in top edge and bump to adjacent trim ring (see details). Uncommon material for this model, truly rare in such pristine condition | c. 1929 | medium fine flex | near mint | $850 |
| 15860 | Wahl-Eversharp | purse pen | vest pocket size lever-filler in jade green, 11.5 cm long, Equi-Poised profile, gold filled trim, small clasp clip, #2 Manifold nib is notably fine and precise. Some discoloration, but moderate and mostly even | c. 1932 | extra-fine firm | fine-exc | $160 |
| 11773 | Waterman | 222 | rare black hard rubber taper cap eyedropper-filler with .999 fine silver Art Nouveau filigree barrel overlay, 14.6 cm long, Spoon Feed with patent date imprint, early #2 New York nib; imprints on the silver are all present and legible, noting light toothmarks at barrel end | c. 1901 | extra-fine semiflex | fine | $2250 |
| 13606 | Waterman | 412 | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, early pattern .999 fine silver Art Nouveau filigree overlay, 13.35 cm long, feed with patent imprints, imprints on overlay nice and legible, noting nicks and digs to the silver (see details). Hard rubber has been professionally dye-reblackened | c. 1902 | extra-fine flex | VG | $785 |
| 14315 | Waterman | 222 | black hard rubber half-overlay taper-cap eyedropper-filler, 14.4 cm long, "Chased" pattern sterling silver barrel with Heath maker's mark, slight even fading, monogram elegantly engraved on barrel, imprint on taper cap is worn but legible, early Spoon Feed with long tail, no imprint on posting end, not uncommon on earlier Watermans | c. 1902 | extra-fine semiflex | fine | $1250 |
| 14043 | Waterman | 414 | early black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with .999 fine silver filigree Art Nouveau overlay; 13.1 cm long, #4 nib is a notable writer, early imprint, stable base crack; imprints on the silver are clean and legible, hard rubber has been professionally chemically reblackened. #4-size fine silver overlays are much less common than #2-size | c. 1903 | medium stub | VG* | $875 |
| 14151 | Waterman | 412 in box | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, .999 fine silver Art Nouveau filigree overlay, 13.3 cm long, imprints on overlay present but hard to read, early filigree pattern with large flower. Scattered shallow marks to the silver, cap lip width uneven (see details), sound condition overall, #2 New York nib goes easily from a hairline to extra-broad | c. 1903 | extra-fine flex | G-VG | $825 |
| 14052 | Waterman | 0502 | black hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler, gold filled fine barleycorn overlay, 13.2 cm long, hard rubber crisp and glossy with sharp imprints, including on Spoon Feed; elegant engraved monogram in barrel cartouche | c. 1905 | extra-fine flex | near mint | $950 |
| 9133 | Waterman | 322 Commercial | black hard rubber taper-cap eyedropper-filler, solid 9K English-hallmarked barrel overlay, 14.6 cm long; pre-Globe cap imprint worn but fully legible, seam split at front of overlay rewelded (see details); long-tail feed with patent imprints, early slender #2 New York nib | c. 1905 | medium flex | exc* | $950 |
| 11608 | Waterman | 0502 in box | straight-cap black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with uncommon smooth gold filled overlay, 13.4 cm long, made for the French market, "DOUBLÉ OR" hallmarks. No dings, test marks to cap overlay rim (see detail), posting end imprint has caused some plating loss (die too sharp?); retipped 18K gold #2 New York nib is long-tined and very soft, use with care as can easily be overflexed | c. 1905 | fine flex | fine-exc | $950 |
| 15556 | Waterman | 0514 Chased Filigree | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 13.5 cm long, gold filled relief work scroll pattern barrel overlay, #4 New York nib, feed with patent date imprint. Overlay is in outstanding condition, elegantly engraved presentation inscription on cartouche, unusual 1898 patent imprint on cap rim. Hard rubber shows even moderate fading, slight surface dullness under overlay from "deoxidizing" treatment | c. 1906 | fine flex | exc | $1250 |
| 15527 | Waterman | 612 | black hard rubber slip cap eyedropper-filler with pearl slabs on barrel, 13.4 cm long, smooth gold filled barrel bands, one of which is engraved with a monogram; imprint on cap is worn but fully legible, patent imprint on feed, early #2 New York nib is soft and flexible. Pearl-slab Watermans are not common, and nearly all are taper-caps | c. 1907 | medium fine flex | VG-fine | $895 |
| 10952 | Waterman | 612 | black hard rubber slip cap eyedropper-filler with pearl slabs on barrel, smooth gold filled barrel bands; 13.5 cm long, moderate even fading to hard rubber, #2 New York nib opens up easily with minimal pressure | c. 1907 | fine flex | fine | $950 |
| 11729 | Waterman | Remex Self-Filler No. 101 | rare early sleeve-filler, 14 cm long, all-aluminum construction with a hard rubber section assembly, sleeve rotates rather than slides to expose filler bar; originally made with the pressure bar tied to the sac, this specimen uses a more conventional attachment as found in other Waterman sleeve-fillers. Patent date imprint refers to William Ferris's patent 799,897 of 1905 (Ferris' patent 950,817 of 1910 is the one covering the usual Waterman sleeve-filler design), narrow feed, Remex nib; scattered nicks and shallow dings to the cap and rotating sleeve | c. 1908 | fine flex | VG | $950 |
| 14389 | Waterman | 514 | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler with solid 14K gold "Filigree" overlay; 13.45 cm long, #4 New York nib, feed with patent imprints, initials engraved on barrel cartouche. Clip is not solid gold, but 18K gold filled (Waterman would install clips on older clipless pens and this was a popular retrofit; the original owner may have balked at paying $2 for a 14K clip when a gold filled clip could be had for $1) | c. 1908 | fine flex | fine-exc* | $865 |
| 14340 | Waterman | 0514 Chased Filigree | black hard rubber eyedropper-filler, 13.5 cm long, gold filled relief work scroll pattern barrel overlay, #4 New York nib, feed with patent date imprint. Overlay metal crisp, only trace plating wear around cap crown rim, shallow ding in barrel cartouche, pinhead ding to side of cap top (see details). An unusually clean example of a scarce and short-lived pattern | c. 1908 | fine flex | fine-exc | $950 |
| 13631 | Waterman | 0502 | gold filled "Chased" pattern eyedropper-filler, 13.3 cm long, posting end has usual scratches from cap but "WATERMAN" imprint clearly legible; spoon feed with patent imprints and long internal tail, tail end chipped, section front edge as well (does not affect function), "Vivian" engraved in barrel cartouche | c. 1908 | fine flex | VG-fine | $825 |
| 15751 | Waterman | 402 | slender black hard rubber straight-cap eyedropper-filler with uncommon "Golph" or "Golpheresque" pattern (catalogued under both names) sterling silver overlay, 13.4 cm long; monogram on barrel, some scratching to posting end, but the silver is otherwise extraordinarily well preserved, with strong imprints and chasing work sharp to the touch. Narrow long-tailed feed with patent marks, narrow #2 nib is somewhat later, one sealed stress line at mouth of section cannot be distinguished from a very light scratch even under magnification | c. 1908 | medium fine flex | fine-exc* | $1600 |
| 10974 | Waterman | 412 SF | black hard rubber clipless sleeve-filler with sterling silver "Filigree" overlay, 13.3 cm long, #2 New York nib is smooth and lively, number at end of barrel is worn away, sleeve overlay bears initials and date | c. 1911 | fine flex | VG | $1200 |
| 10506 | Waterman | 0512½ PSF | early black hard rubber clipless lever-filler with rose gold filled "Gothic" pattern overlay, 13.5 cm long; one of Waterman's first lever-fillers, with narrow raised barrel threads and two-piece sprung pressure bar. Imprints on hard rubber posting end are mostly worn away, commensurate wear to overlay, initials on barrel. Long-tined New York #2 nib is a wet writer and very soft, should be used with a light hand | c. 1915 | medium fine flex | VG | $595 |
| 15697 | Waterman | 15 PSF | large black chased hard rubber lever-filler, 14.2 cm long, nickel plated trim, early two-piece sprung pressure bar, flat barrel threads, long-tined #5 New York nib has easy flex, some tooth; original clip has been replaced with a slip-on clip of the same era, ends have been hand-carved by a previous owner | c. 1916 | fine flex | fine* | $295 |
| 13116 | Waterman | 0512½ VP | uncommon vest-pocket screw-cap eyedropper-filler with smooth gold filled overlay, 10.5 cm long, crisp imprints on hard rubber, elegant monogram engraved on barrel, #2 New York nib | c. 1916 | fine flex | fine-exc | $325 |
| 15877 | Waterman | 52½V | black chased hard rubber vest pocket lever-filler, 10.95 cm long, nickel plated trim, unusual configuration with clip. Early production with patent dates on lever, 1910 patent date wide clip with large rivets, New York imprint on nib. Even wear and fading, long-tined nib is a responsive writer with plenty of flexibility but with some waviness from restraightening towards the tip | c. 1918 | medium fine flex | VG | $165 |
| 12440 | Waterman | 0512 Filigree | black hard rubber slip-cap eyedropper-filler, gold filled overlay, 13.6 cm long, initials "A.G.C." engraved on barrel, lively and responsive #2 New York nib, cap dome is more yellowish in tone than the rest of the overlay | c. 1919 | medium fine flex | fine | $425 |
| 15772 | Waterman | 0542½ Etched in box | black hard rubber retracting-nib safety with full 18K gold filled hand-engraved overlay, 13 cm long; long-tined New York #2 nib is smooth and flexible, overall appearance is excellent noting dents in packing housing overlay and rim bumps to cap crown. The "Etched" pattern is one of Waterman's most attractive, but normally only found on smaller ringtop models | c. 1920 | fine flex | fine | $785 |
| 14878 | Waterman | 552½ | black hard rubber lever-filler with smooth solid 14K gold overlay and trim, 13.6 cm long, #2 nib has a semistub tip, responsive flex with great line width variation. Number on barrel end missing, shallow irregularities to overlay, fine overall appearance | c. 1920 | medium fine flex | fine | $685 |
| 15118 | Waterman | 442½V | black hard rubber ringtop safety with sterling silver "Filigree" overlay, 9.4 cm long, slight fading, even wear, turning knob model imprint without the 4 in the hundreds position, Waterman #2 nib is an old replacement, likely c. 1940 | c. 1920 | fine flex | fine* | $295 |
| 8907 | Waterman | 472 | uncommon black hard rubber screw-cap eyedropper-filler with smooth sterling silver overlay; 13.1 cm long, London hallmarks, number at barrel end is simply "72" with no hundreds column digit, as is typical for English-market Watermans; 1925-dated presentation inscription, nice stub #2 nib has an incipient hairline from the vent hole, but should be stable if used without excessive writing pressure; even wear, light marks to metal, one tiny stress crack where barrel overlay crimped in place (see detail; for some reason these are extremely common in English-market Waterman overlays) | 1920 | medium italic flex | VG* | $485 |
| 15280 | Waterman | 0554 Pansy Panel | black hard rubber clipless lever-filler with rose gold filled overlay, 13.8 cm long, anomalous configuration with narrow raised barrel threads characteristic of early PSF production. Initials engraved on cap, #4 nib has nice flex though with limited line width range, excellent snapback | c. 1925 | fine flex | fine | $650 |
| 15173 | Waterman | 0552½ LEC Sheraton | gold filled lever-filler, 13 cm long, grouped parallel lines pattern, initials "HLR" on barrel, shallow ding to side of barrel end (see detail), notable nib offers extraordinary control, line width from hairline thin to broad | c. 1925 | extra-fine flex | fine | $485 |
| 10678 | Waterman | 552½ LEC | black hard rubber lever-filler with solid 14K green gold overlay in Sheraton (grouped parallel lines) pattern; 13 cm long, light bumps to ends, barrel engraving has been covered with a matching solid gold plate; nib has a very fine tip, opens up to a considerable degree with slight pressure | c. 1925 | extra-fine flex | VG-fine* | $895 |
| 8908 | Waterman | 0552½ Gothic | clipless black hard rubber lever-filler, gold filled checkerboard pattern overlay, 13.6 cm long; initials on barrel, trace plating wear at top edge of crown, but otherwise extremely clean with bold posting end imprint and unfaded glossy black hard rubber; no trace of model number imprint on end, appears never to have been there; notable nib, very fine yet with a good degree of flexibility | c. 1925 | extra-fine flex | exc | $385 |
| 13310 | Waterman | 554 LEC | black hard rubber lever-filler, 14K solid gold overlay in "Sheraton" pattern, 13.75 cm long, classic Waterman signature-style #4 nib, metal crisp but for a couple of small and shallow bumps, initials engraved in barrel cartouche over previous filled monogram; a large pen of considerable heft and presence | c. 1926 | medium-fine flex | fine-exc | $1250 |
| 15878 | Waterman | 52½V | black chased hard rubber ringtop lever-filler, 11.4 cm long, bright nickel plated trim, hard rubber black and glossy with crisp imprints and chasing; nib is a smooth and wet writer, opens easily for dramatic line width variation | c. 1927 | medium stub flex | exc-near mint | $220 |
| 15558 | Waterman | Lady Patricia | rare black hard rubber lever-filler with sterling silver "Bay Leaf" overlay, 11.1 cm long, a few light marks, initials elegantly engraved in barrel cartouche; Account nib is a precise writer | c. 1939 | extra-fine firm | fine-exc | $895 |
| 14975 | Waterman | Starlet | green pearl lever-filler, 11.8 cm long, gold filled trim, strong imprint | c. 1948 | fine semiflex | fine-exc | $150 |
| 15025 | Weidlich | Star | black chased hard rubber ringtop lever-filler, 11 cm long, gold filled ringtop fitting may be an old addition, as lever is nickel; some fading including the shadow of a slip-on clip on the cap, chasing and imprints good, high quality Weidlich #2 nib writes a nicely shaded line | c. 1926 | fine stub semiflex | fine | $120 |
| 15067 | Williamson | eyedropper-filler | black hard rubber with fluted mother of pearl slabs on the barrel, gold filled filigree overlay on the cap, 13.45 cm long, Williamson #3 nib has an unusual deliberate downwards angle at the tip, "AUTO" imprint on patented feed; pen is not otherwise marked, which is typical, other than nib and feed, it is nearly identical to a Parker 15 (Parker and Williamson were closely connected, with overlapping ownership and management). A lovely pen, pearl shows much more color than appears in the photos, only a few tiny chips to the narrow raised ridges, "Lucile" engraved on cap | c. 1910 | fine flex | fine-exc | $1450 |
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