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Waterman’s Safety No. 42 fountain pen with a gold-filled coating on ebonite, 20 cm long and 4 cm in diameter, nib Waterman’s Ideal No. 2 in 14k gold, eyedropper safety system, USA origin, in good used condition and fully functional.
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Waterman’s Safety No. 42 – Gold Filled Coating (1920s)
Exceptional Waterman’s Safety fountain pen No. 42, one of the most sought-after pieces by collectors due to its sophisticated retractable nib mechanism. This model features an elegant full Gold Filled coating with a smooth, timeless design on a ebonite base.
Since it is a Safety pen, the nib is housed inside the body by a twist mechanism in the end cap, allowing the reservoir to seal hermetically when closed. It is equipped with a Waterman’s Ideal No. 2 nib in 14-karat solid gold, famed for its flexibility and smooth writing.
Technical Details:
• Brand: Waterman’s (USA/France).
• Model: Safety No. 42 (Retractable).
• Material: Ebonite with Gold Filled coating (gold-filled).
• Nib: Waterman’s Ideal No. 2, 14k gold.
• Filling system: Eyedropper (Eyedropper Safety system).
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The retractable mechanism functions correctly. It shows a natural patina and light signs of use that attest to its age.
It ships carefully packed in a generic case with tracking number and insured.
Waterman’s Safety No. 42 – Gold Filled Coating (1920s)
Exceptional Waterman’s Safety fountain pen No. 42, one of the most sought-after pieces by collectors due to its sophisticated retractable nib mechanism. This model features an elegant full Gold Filled coating with a smooth, timeless design on a ebonite base.
Since it is a Safety pen, the nib is housed inside the body by a twist mechanism in the end cap, allowing the reservoir to seal hermetically when closed. It is equipped with a Waterman’s Ideal No. 2 nib in 14-karat solid gold, famed for its flexibility and smooth writing.
Technical Details:
• Brand: Waterman’s (USA/France).
• Model: Safety No. 42 (Retractable).
• Material: Ebonite with Gold Filled coating (gold-filled).
• Nib: Waterman’s Ideal No. 2, 14k gold.
• Filling system: Eyedropper (Eyedropper Safety system).
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The retractable mechanism functions correctly. It shows a natural patina and light signs of use that attest to its age.
It ships carefully packed in a generic case with tracking number and insured.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
42
Country of origin
United States
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Gold
Manufacturer/brand
Waterman
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
4 cm
Length
20 cm
