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Author: Waterman
Title: WATERMAN: No. 552 1/2 Fountain Pen, 14K Gold Sheraton" Barrel Overlay"
Place Published: USA
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Date Published: c.1925
Description: No. 552 ½ fountain pen, hallmarked 14K gold barrel overlay with Sheraton (alternating lines and bands) pattern, black hard rubber endpiece and cap, gold-plated Waterman ball-ended clip. Lever-filler. 134mm. #2 14K gold Waterman's Ideal heart-vent nib, medium flex. Excellent condition, cartouche not inscribed, a gorgeous pen.

"The Waterman catalogue of 1925 contained a wide range of writing instruments, including safeties and lever fillers, many with beautiful precious metal casings such as the hand-engraved Vine, Filigree, Gothic, Sheraton and Pansy Panel." – Lambrou, Andreas. Fountain Pens of the World. Kaplan: 1995, pp. 34, 37.***********************
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