WATERMAN IDEAL #53 Fountain Pen, Black Chased Hard Rubber, Circa 1910-20s

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This is a 1910-20s Waterman Ideal #53 Fountain Pen. It is black chased hard rubber with a scallop design. It has turned slightly brown/black with age. The number 52 means: 5 indicates it has a lever filler, 2 is the nib size. It has a gold nib with a fine writing point. It is missing the clip on the cap. It has a new sac and is in working condition. A nice, old, working pen. It is 5.37" long when capped. Barrel reads: Pat'd 1884 May 23,1899 Waterman Ideal (The print is very faint) 52 is imprinted on bottom of the barrel Nib reads: Manifold Waterman's Ideal New York I try to describe the pens as accurately as possible and disclose any damage or imperfections that I see, but I am not an expert and my knowledge is limited. If you want further description of this pen I will try to help you. Please review photos carefully. If not satisfied, return within 14 days and I will refund purchase price (not shipping cost).Shipping will be by Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. I will be happy to combine shipping multiple items purchased from me on the same day in order to save you postage expense. IF YOU ARE BIDDING FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.: Shipping will be by USPS First Class Mail International, with shipping cost plus a $2 handling charge to cover supplies used for packaging. Item will NOT be returnable. Import duties or taxes are not read more

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