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Waterman Hundred Year oversized Fountain Pen - Transparent Green
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Waterman Hundred Year oversized Fountain Pen - Transparent Green
Price: US $261.66

Note that this pen is beingsold AS IS, needing repair prior to normal use.

You are offerding on anoversize Waterman’s 100-Year Pen from 1939-1940. The pen has a transparentgreen celluloid ribbed barrel and the correct green cap with ribs but no capband. The cap is quite transparent and can easily be seen through using light. The barrel has not been disassembled, thusthe transparency has not been assessed. Normally, based on use over time, thebarrel’s transparency will diminish due to the chemical reaction between theink and ink sac and the celluloid.

The length is 6 1/4 incheswith the cap posted, and 5 1/4 inches long capped. The gold plating on thebarrel bands, lever box and clip is very bright. Note that the oversized100-year pens did not have cap bands. The cap stamp is very clear anddistinguishable “Waterman’s Ideal Made in the USA Hundred Year Pen”.

The cap and barrel show to bein very good cosmetic condition. Using a 10X loupe, there are no deepscratches, pits, dings or cracks noticeable in the cap lip or the visible portion(outside) of the barrel, cap, and threads. There is a name inscribed verticallyon the cap “HON W. J. CARLIN”.

The green barrel end jewellooks to be in good condition. There are some light scratches on the jewel,likely from the cap being posted. The cap jewel is intact as well. Thereappears to be little to no deterioration of the barrel end and cap top jewels. Theyare very transparent.

The large 14kt WatermanHundred Year Pen nib is a fine medium with some flexibility. The nib appears tobe in good condition. There are no tool marks on the section.

Note that the pen willrequire a new ink sac and possible disassembly and cleaning of the section,feed and nib. It is strongly recommended that the buyer have this work done bya fountain pen repair professional. The pen’s materials are brittle and could easilybe cracked, split or otherwise broken if the disassembly is not done with care.Also, we suggest that the cap NOT be posted on this pen due to the delicatenature of the barrel end jewel.

This pen has been describedin detail and any/all defects have been disclosed. There will be NO RETURN ofthis pen accepted, so make sure this is what you want and you understand whatyou’re getting into BEFORE you offer. Ask questions if there’s something you needto know BEFORE you offer.

Shipping is included insidethe U.S.A. Shipping outside the USA will be at the actual cost of USPS 1stclass International shipping. Note that 1st class shipments cannotbe insured. Insured shipping is available but will be at 4X the cost of firstclass. Inquire about this BEFORE you offer.

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