Vintage Waterman Ideal 521/2
Made in the USA c1920
18c gold over brass - floral pattern - 5 refers to lever filler - 2 is the nib size and 1/2 means slim barrel
diameter compared with the standard version. Waterman adopted the lever filling system in 1915
- the riveted clip design was prevalent throughout the early 1900's and the 52 model was first
available from 1917 and made throughout the 1920's and early 30's.
Now sold - March 2018
18c gold over brass - floral pattern - 5 refers to lever filler - 2 is the nib size and 1/2 means slim barrel
diameter compared with the standard version. Waterman adopted the lever filling system in 1915
- the riveted clip design was prevalent throughout the early 1900's and the 52 model was first
available from 1917 and made throughout the 1920's and early 30's.
Now sold - March 2018
Waterman Ideal 521/2 V
Made in England c1926
V stands for vest whch is an awful americanism for jacket or waistcoat. The pen would be attached to a chain and kept in a 'vest' pocket together with perhaps a pocket watch. The chain shown here is gold plated and purchased from Amazon which rather ruins the fantasy but restores this pen to a fully functional accoutrement as it was always intended. |
Parker 75 Flamme
Made in France c1979
20microns 23c gold filled with 14c gold nib (made in the USA)
Fountain pen and ballpoint set in original box.
20microns 23c gold filled with 14c gold nib (made in the USA)
Fountain pen and ballpoint set in original box.
Parker Arrow 1982 - 87
(1) Fountain pen
(2) Rollerball (3) Ballpoint (4) Pencil Complete set in matt black with gold plated trim. (5) Fountain pen in stainless steel with gold plated trim. Part of my father's retirement gift in 1987 engraved with 'Molins' Machine Co. (6) Fountain pen (7) Ballpoint Chrome plated set - not easy to find anymore. |