Waterman - Taperite Crusader - No reserve price - Fountain pen
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Waterman Taperite Crusader fountain pen with a black high‑gloss resin body, satin‑finished metal cap, and 14K gold nib (Waterman’s Ideal 14K); length 12.9 cm, diameter 1.1 cm, made in France in the mid‑20th century, in good used condition and in working order.
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A0000006534
Item: WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN PEN, black lacquered body with satin-finished metal cap and 14 karat gold nib
Length: 12.9 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1950s
Materials: Body and grip in high-gloss black resin, metal cap with satin silver finish featuring a band of engraved lines at the mouth and an engraved "WATERMAN'S" clip, gold-plated separation ring, and 14K gold nib marked "WATERMAN'S IDEAL 14K"
Condition: Good overall condition. The black body retains a very clean shine, with no cracks or appreciable deformations. The cap shows signs of age: fine superficial scratches and a small pinpoint mark in the central area, plus slight wear of the shine on the edges. The clip maintains tension and the engraving is clearly legible. The gold nib is straight, with the tines aligned and no signs of impact; the grip and the gold ring appear clean. Vintage piece not serviced, sold as shown in the photographs
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos
The photographs form part of the description.
A0000006534
Item: WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN PEN, black lacquered body with satin-finished metal cap and 14 karat gold nib
Length: 12.9 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1950s
Materials: Body and grip in high-gloss black resin, metal cap with satin silver finish featuring a band of engraved lines at the mouth and an engraved "WATERMAN'S" clip, gold-plated separation ring, and 14K gold nib marked "WATERMAN'S IDEAL 14K"
Condition: Good overall condition. The black body retains a very clean shine, with no cracks or appreciable deformations. The cap shows signs of age: fine superficial scratches and a small pinpoint mark in the central area, plus slight wear of the shine on the edges. The clip maintains tension and the engraving is clearly legible. The gold nib is straight, with the tines aligned and no signs of impact; the grip and the gold ring appear clean. Vintage piece not serviced, sold as shown in the photographs
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos
The photographs form part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Taperite Crusader
Country of origin
France
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Metal, Precious resin
Manufacturer/brand
Waterman
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
12.9 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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