Name: Waterman - 0552 1/2 L.E.C. - Fountain pen
Brand: Waterman
Rating: 100 (60 reviews)

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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), made in the U.S. around the 1920s. This specimen features an exquisite "Gold Filled" finish with a linear engraving pattern running along the body and cap, maintaining timeless shine and elegance.
• Technical details: Functional lever filler (Lever Filler) loading system. The body bears discreet period initials "M. E. C." engraved.
• Nib: 14kt solid gold, original Waterman nib, fine point, with the brand’s classic inscription and a notable flex capability.
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation for its age, with legible contrast marks on the finial and the iconic "Clip-Cap".
A collector’s jewel that combines the engineering of the "Golden Era" with an absolute luxury design.
Shipped carefully packed in a generic case with tracking number and insurance.

Waterman’s Ideal No. 0552 ½ LEC – Gold Filled
Magnífica pluma estilográfica Waterman’s Ideal, modelo 0552 ½ LEC (Linear Engraved Continuous), fabricada en EE. UU. hacia la década de 1920. Este ejemplar presenta un exquisito acabado "Gold Filled" con un patrón de grabado lineal que recorre todo el cuerpo y el capuchón, manteniendo un brillo y elegancia atemporales.
• Detalles técnicos: Sistema de carga por palanca lateral (Lever Filler) funcional. El cuerpo presenta las iniciales "M. E. C." grabadas discretamente de época.
• Plumín: Oro macizo de 14kt original de Waterman, punto fino, con la inscripción clásica de la marca y una notable capacidad de flexión.
• Estado: Excelente estado de conservación para su antigüedad, con las marcas de contraste legibles en el culote y el icónico "Clip-Cap".
Una joya de colección que combina la ingeniería de la "Era Dorada" con un diseño de lujo absoluto.
Se envía cuidadosamente embalado en estuche genérico con número de seguimiento y seguro.

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

United States - First half 20th century - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Waterman Ideal No. 0552 ½ LEC fountain pen with a gold-filled body and linear engraving, 14k solid gold nib, lever filler, about 15 cm long and 2 cm in diameter, made in the United States in the 1920s, in good used condition and fully functional.

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

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Waterman Ideal No. 0552 ½ LEC fountain pen with a gold-filled body and linear engraving, 14k solid gold nib, lever filler, about 15 cm long and 2 cm in diameter, made in the United States in the 1920s, in good used condition and fully functional.

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