Waterman - Ideal - No reserve price - Fountain pen
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Waterman’s Ideal fountain pen with olive-green striped celluloid and pearled rendering, black ebony section, silver-plated clip and cap band, 14K gold nib engraved 'WATERMAN IDEAL 14K CANADA', side-lever filler, 12.6 cm long and 1.1 cm in diameter, made in Canada in the 1940s, in good used condition and in working order.
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Article: WATERMAN'S IDEAL fountain pen, olive striped celluloid / pearl gray, clip and cap-band in silver metal, side lever filler
Length: 12.6 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1940s
Materials: Body and cap in olive striped celluloid with nacreous veining, section in black ebonite, clip engraved "WATERMAN'S" and cap-band in silver metal, 14k gold nib with inscription "WATERMAN IDEAL 14K CANADA"
Condition: Good condition for its age. The celluloid retains shine and the striped grain, with signs of use, fine surface scratches and the natural darkening of the material over the years; the upper end of the cap shows orange discoloration. The clip and cap-band show wear and loss of shine in the plating. The gold nib is intact and well aligned. Vintage piece not serviced: it is recommended to replace the filling sac before using with ink.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs form part of the description.
A0000006664
Article: WATERMAN'S IDEAL fountain pen, olive striped celluloid / pearl gray, clip and cap-band in silver metal, side lever filler
Length: 12.6 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1940s
Materials: Body and cap in olive striped celluloid with nacreous veining, section in black ebonite, clip engraved "WATERMAN'S" and cap-band in silver metal, 14k gold nib with inscription "WATERMAN IDEAL 14K CANADA"
Condition: Good condition for its age. The celluloid retains shine and the striped grain, with signs of use, fine surface scratches and the natural darkening of the material over the years; the upper end of the cap shows orange discoloration. The clip and cap-band show wear and loss of shine in the plating. The gold nib is intact and well aligned. Vintage piece not serviced: it is recommended to replace the filling sac before using with ink.
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
Ideal
Country of origin
Canada
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Ebonita, .585 (14 kt) gold, Celluloid
Manufacturer/brand
Waterman
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
12.6 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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