Condition:The pen is in very good condition with minimal color variation on the barrel and cap, there are no cracks or personalizations. The barrel has some wear to the barrel imprints and chasing, the barrel end model imprint is clear, as shown. This pen has been cleaned, a new ink sac installed, it has been ink tested and it's ready for use.
Restoration Work:
- The pen has been fully disassembled for cleaning
- The cap has been brush cleaned
- Nib and feed have been ultrasonically cleaned
- A new ink sac has been installed with 100% pure medical grade talc
- The pen has been ink tested
- The pen has been lightly polished
- This pen is ready to use
Waterman 52 Chased Hard Rubber Fountain Pen - Ebonite
- Brand and Year:
L.E. Waterman Company, New York - c. early 1920's
Model:
52
Filling System:
Lever
Color:
Ebonite (chased hard rubber) with nickel trim
Length:
5 1/4" long
Nib:
Medium Flex - The Waterman's 14k gold, size 2 nib is in lovely condition with ample tipping material, as shown. The pen had a nice amount of springiness, it provided some line variation, and laid-down a juicy line during its ink test. A photo of the test has been provided for reference. it can be characterized as light flex. A photo of the ink test is provided for reference.