Waterman - 450 Wood - Fountain pen
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The Waterman 450 Wood is a working fountain pen from the late 20th century, made of briar wood with gold-plated details.
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Article: WATERMAN fountain pen in briar wood (briar/root grain) mottled in a brown mahogany tone, with clip and rings gold plated and bi-color nib
Length: 14.3 cm
Diameter: 1.2 cm
Nib: M
Period: 80s–90s
Materials: Barrel and cap in natural briar wood with root grain and satin finish; clip with double rib, cap ring engraved "WATERMAN PARIS", ring at the section and double ring at the end in gold metal (gold plated); nib in 18-karat gold (750) bi-color marked "WATERMAN IDEAL PARIS 18K 750 FRANCE"; fill via cartridge/converter
Condition: Very good overall condition. The wood preserves its grain and shine, with the patina of use and some specks and sporadic surface marks on the body, noticeable in the detail photos; the rings and the gold clip appear bright, with minimal wear on the edges. Nib straight and clean, with no dents or visible deformations at the tips
Accessories: Not a full set: it is delivered with its original Waterman Paris box (blue case with satin interior and gold logo); no documents, certificate, or warranty card visible in the photos
A0000006320
Article: WATERMAN fountain pen in briar wood (briar/root grain) mottled in a brown mahogany tone, with clip and rings gold plated and bi-color nib
Length: 14.3 cm
Diameter: 1.2 cm
Nib: M
Period: 80s–90s
Materials: Barrel and cap in natural briar wood with root grain and satin finish; clip with double rib, cap ring engraved "WATERMAN PARIS", ring at the section and double ring at the end in gold metal (gold plated); nib in 18-karat gold (750) bi-color marked "WATERMAN IDEAL PARIS 18K 750 FRANCE"; fill via cartridge/converter
Condition: Very good overall condition. The wood preserves its grain and shine, with the patina of use and some specks and sporadic surface marks on the body, noticeable in the detail photos; the rings and the gold clip appear bright, with minimal wear on the edges. Nib straight and clean, with no dents or visible deformations at the tips
Accessories: Not a full set: it is delivered with its original Waterman Paris box (blue case with satin interior and gold logo); no documents, certificate, or warranty card visible in the photos
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
450 Wood
Country of origin
France
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Gold plated, Wood- Burrwood
Manufacturer/brand
Waterman
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
14.3 cm
Nib size
M - Medium
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