Waterman - 0552 1/2 L.E.C. - Fountain pen

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Waterman Ideal No. 0552 ½ LEC lever-fill fountain pen, gold-filled with a 14k solid gold nib, produced in the United States in the early 1920s; length 15 cm, diameter 2 cm, in good used condition.

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Waterman’s Ideal No. 0552 ½ LEC – Gold Filled
Magnificent Waterman’s Ideal fountain pen, model 0552 ½ LEC (Linear Engraved Continuous), manufactured in the USA around the 1920s. This example features an exquisite "Gold Filled" finish with a linear engraved pattern running along the body and cap, maintaining timeless shine and elegance.
• Technical details: Functional lever filler (Lever Filler) system. The body bears the initials "M. E. C." discreetly engraved of the era.
• Nib: 14k solid gold original from Waterman, fine point, with the classic brand inscription and notable flex.
• Condition: Excellent state of conservation for its age, with legible contrast marks on the butt end and the iconic "Clip-Cap".
A collector’s jewel that combines the engineering of the "Golden Age" with absolute luxury design.
It is shipped carefully packed in a generic presentation case with tracking number and insurance.

Waterman’s Ideal No. 0552 ½ LEC – Gold Filled
Magnificent Waterman’s Ideal fountain pen, model 0552 ½ LEC (Linear Engraved Continuous), manufactured in the USA around the 1920s. This example features an exquisite "Gold Filled" finish with a linear engraved pattern running along the body and cap, maintaining timeless shine and elegance.
• Technical details: Functional lever filler (Lever Filler) system. The body bears the initials "M. E. C." discreetly engraved of the era.
• Nib: 14k solid gold original from Waterman, fine point, with the classic brand inscription and notable flex.
• Condition: Excellent state of conservation for its age, with legible contrast marks on the butt end and the iconic "Clip-Cap".
A collector’s jewel that combines the engineering of the "Golden Age" with absolute luxury design.
It is shipped carefully packed in a generic presentation case with tracking number and insurance.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Model / Type
0552 1/2 L.E.C.
Country of Origin
United States
Period
First half 20th century
Material
Gold
Manufacturer/ Brand
Waterman
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
2 cm
Length
15 cm
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