Product Details
Watermans Ideal 52 Fountain Pen. Classic Red Ripple, Solid 9ct Gold Trim.
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- Make: Waterman
- Model: Ideal 52
- Origin: UK
- Dates from (approx): 1928
- Cap Finish: Red Ripple with 9ct gold cap ring and gold filled clip.
- Barrel Finish: Red Ripple
- Overall Length: 138mm
- Filling Type: Lever Filler
- Nib: 14ct Gold, Medium
This is a really nice example of the No.52 Ideal Fountain
Pen from Waterman. It is finished in Red Ripple which is unmarked. the imprint is faint but readable.
The deep cap ring is solid 9ct gold, hallmarked for London, 1928. The clip is gold filled and is showing signs of wear.
The flexible nib is on the broad side of medium and is italic, it writes with a smooth line.
It has been fully restored and now works perfectly.
Condition: Grade A (What does this mean).
Remember!
- Postage anywhere in the world is free!
- All pens come with a 12 month warranty
- The pen will be supplied in a plastic protective box, other presentation boxes are available at checkout.
NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE VALUE OF THIS PEN IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE "SPECIAL DELIVERY" OPTION IS SELECTED AT CHECKOUT. THIS WILL COVER THE FULL VALUE IN THE EVENT OF IT BEING LOST OR DAMAGED BY THE POST OFFICE. THE FREE STANDARD FIRST CLASS MAIL SERVICE ONLY COVERS THE FIRST £32. VINTAGE FOUNTAIN PENS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS.