Waterman 42 1/2 (542 1/2), France, 1920´s, safety (retracting nib), 18kt hallmarked gold overlay over woodgrain hard rubber.  The overlay is finely engraved with a pattern of groups of 5 squares over a parallel lines background. Bears a Waterman´s Ideal 2 nib, excellent to near mint, in original box. Beautiful pen #581 $USD 700

The safety pen models were introduced in 1907. in these pens, the nib-feed assembly was advanced or retracted through the rotation of the barrel end. The model provided a pen which could be tightly sealed against any leakage in the pocket. it was accomplished by withdrawing the pen point inside the barrel, with the cap screwing on the barrel like a stopper on a modern screw cap bottle.
Waterman 54 Cardinal EEUU, 1920s, goma dura rojo "cardenal", nítido grabado en el cuerpo "Waterman´S Reg US  Ideal Pat off.Fountain pen",  suave plumín Waterman´s Ideal número 4 trazo medio, carga a palanca. Moderato desgaste del baño de oro en el extremo del clip, nítido grabado 54 en el extremo del cuerpo, excelente #522 $USD 450
Waterman 42 (0542) Italy, c. 1934, safety pen (retracting nib), black hard rubber with Ivy & diamond 18Kt rolled gold overlay, ring top, Waterman´s Ideal fine nib, very good, non disturbing tool marks on the knob, very good. This fine model is depicted in the Cavaliere catalogue of the year 1934, this overlay models were strictly controlled by the Cavaliere company which was the General Agent of Waterman in Italy. #518 $USD 450
Waterman Expert II, France, c. 1980. The Waterman Expert Pen is a contemporary pen which distinguishes itself by its generous "cigar" shaped profile that provides for comfortable, ergonomic writing. This example is mate silvered finish, mirror polished clip and trims, glossy black ends and cap band, stainless steel nib, medium point, cartridge or converter (not included). Length closed 14,2 cm, diameter 15 mm. NOS, unused #1560 $USD 85
Waterman Expert II, France, c. 1980, glossy black lacque, gold ends and band, gold plated clip and rings, two colors nib, medium point, cartridge or converter (not included). Lenght closed 14,2 cm, diameter 15 mm. NOS. #1743 $USD 75
Waterman CF, fountain pen and pencil, USA, 70s, rage red, caps in frosted stainless steel an gold plated, 14 Kt solid gold nib semiflexible F-M point, cartridge filler (one empty cartridge included). Mechanical pencil twist actuacted, 1,1  mm leads. Excellent. #2360 $USD 60