🔴 WATERMAN'S 52 fountain pen plated GOLD nib lever writes vintage

WATERMAN'S Ideal 52 Men's Fountain Pen The body is entirely plated in 18-karat gold with micro-chiselled bas-reliefs intersecting smooth mirrored bands. This unique piece was made between 1930 and 1940, when Waterman's hired master goldsmiths to create works of art, thus creating the first metal jeweled pens. The lever-action filler draws ink perfectly, with a replaceable internal bag for long-lasting durability and a screw-on cap. An exciting writing experience that transports you on a journey through time.

✒ Original 14K GOLD nib tested that writes

⚙️ Lever mechanism works

🔬 with authenticity stamps

🔍 Conservative state as per photo

📦 Complete with cardboard case

📖 An Age of Ink and Genius (1904-1930) Waterman is one of the most iconic brands in the history of fountain pens, with a tradition dating back to 1883. Founded in New York by Lewis Edson Waterman , the company played a crucial role in the development and popularization of the modern fountain pen. Legend has it that Lewis Waterman, then an insurance salesman, lost an important contract because a pen stained the document, considering that previously people wrote with a feather and inkwell. Determined to solve the problem, in 1884 he patented a capillary feed system that guaranteed a constant flow of ink, avoiding leaks and interruptions while writing. This system, known as the “multi-channel feeder,” represented a breakthrough in the industry and was the basis of the company's early success. In 1888, the company changed its name to the L.E. Waterman Company . The brilliant Lewis Edson Waterman, for whom I have a profound admiration, was one of his later innovations. In 1904, he invented and introduced the pocket clip. In 1907, he launched the famous "Safety Pen," a leak-proof retractable pen. In 1913, he introduced the lever-filling system, which remained a standard for decades. This demonstrates his genius and unparalleled skill. He was a revolutionary and tenacious man who changed the history of the fountain pen. His legacy still lives on today, in our hands, holding a fountain pen!