For your consideration we are offering for sale this Restored 1920s Waterman 52 Black Chased Hard Rubber Fountain Pen. This fountain pen has been thoroughly taken apart, cleaned and put back together and now is in wonderful writing condition.
Ultrasonically cleaned the NIB, feed and section. Hand cleaned the inside of the barrel and cap with mineral oil. Replaced the old rubber sac with a new, properly size, #16 silicone sac. Hand polished the Nickel Plate Clip Cap and Ideal Lever Box Assembly along with the Ideal 14K #2 NIB.
This fountain pen is made from black hard rubber with chasing. The chasing is clean and detailed on both the cap and barrel, but I have seen more crisp chasing on other Waterman\'s that I have handled in the past. The coloring has a beautiful black color - one of the best I have seen. The barrel has very crisp imprints at the center and butt end of the barrel that reads, \"WATERMAN\'S REG U.S. IDEAL GLOBE PAT. OFF. FOUNTAIN PEN\". The butt end of the fountain pen has a crisp 52 imprint.
The threads on the cap and barrel are excellent with the cap always securing tightly. There are no monograms or personalizations on the barrel or cap. There are no cracks, nicks or repairs to the hard rubber. This Waterman 52 measures 5 3/8\" in length capped and 6 5/8\" posted. The lever and box assembly has been cleaned and oiled. It works flawlessly and smoothly. The Globe and Ideal imprint on the lever is crisp and clean.
When measuring the actual tip of the 14K Ideal NIB, it measured at 1.09mm with digital calipers. When writing the sample in the listing images, the NIB writes with a medium stroke measuring roughly .73mm with very light pressure and flexes up to 2.15mm with normal to medium pressure, I didn\'t want to overextend the NIB\'s capabilities. The writing sample provided was done with the actual pen in the images that is listed for sale. I have tested the filling mechanism with water and fills wonderfully. The writing sample was used by dipping the NIB in Parker Quink Blue - Black Ink.
Any specks of white in the images are from the cotton that I used to clean the barrel and cap.
This is an excellent, antique Waterman\'s 52 Fountain Pen that is in ready to write condition using the incredible flexible NIB. I would grade this Waterman 52 in excellent condition. A superb writing instrument to add to your collection!
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I strive to find unique and difficult to find pieces that I believe will capture the attention of collectors. I spend a great deal of time traveling, talking with people, sitting at sales and waiting in line at estate sales to find these pieces. Some of the items are \"farm fresh\" and some I have had in my possession for years and time to let others enjoy.Please make sure this item is what you want before offerding. If you would like different pictures or have concerns on damage, on whether it is repainted or repaired ask before offerding. If I can find out, I will. These are antiques so expect them not to be \"perfect\".
Items:I do not clean most items for fear of harm. I unfortunately am not an expert on anything, if you need any further info or pictures, please contact me before offerding. I will do my best to help you.
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Refunds:Item must be returned within 14 days of receiving it. The item cost will be refunded. (Buyer pays all shipping and insurance). Item must be returned with Delivery Confirmation. Item must be returned to qualify for refund. I do not give refunds for uninsured items if they get broke in shipping. ( I do pack carefully, I do not want them to arrive broken.) Some of my listings include insurance on shipping. Please make sure they do, if not please request it, if you would like it added.
