I have mentioned that I have a soft spot for Waterman pens, stemming
from a gift I got in the 1980s. As I pursue collecting pens, I
occasionally find my affection waning. Waterman was not very good
at leaving documentation around for their pens. I thus have a
very shaky notion of the precise age of this pen. It's from
before 1945, as by then it would have a top-riveted clip. It's
from after 1933, as the clip would be a different shape again. I
have a sense it's a pre-war model, but can't prove it. It at
least has the model name on the tail, so I know that Waterman was
following the common urge in the US to drop letters.
Another thing this pen shows is that Waterman was extremely consistent
in their pen design. Apart from this pen's higher-class lever box
and the clip issue, there is little to tell between this and the
much-later Dauntless.
The point is slightly narrower, being a 2A rather than a 2, but
this doesn't produce a functional difference. Waterman's points
are generally the best thing about their pens, and this is no exception
to that-- smooth, and enough flexibility to reward a careful hand.
Specifications: Fine 14k gold
point. Lever filler. 12.6 cm long capped, 15.7 cm
posted.
Condition: I think it's missing a band from the cap, although
Waterman was somewhat inconsistent about installing them. The
plating has become very thin on the lever. There is a very little
matting from pocket wear. The impressions on the barrel are
clear. I should probably reset the point, as it's standing a
little bit too forward of the feed, but it's working and it can be a
trial getting point and feed back into section once they're out-- I am
being lazy, yes.
Repairs: Replaced sac, cleaned feed.
Location: My collection.
For sale?: I don't
have it in mind to sell, but a reasonable offer might move me.
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