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π΄ WATERMAN'S CHISELS AND STONES retractable fountain pen works vintage D
Waterman's 1930 β Gold-Plated Fountain Pen with Floral Chisels and Semiprecious Stones
This refined Waterman's from the 1930s is a magnificent example of a jeweled fountain pen, a rare and precious piece that embodies the elegance of the era. Gold-plated, the pen is finely hand-engraved with delicate floral motifs, a testament to the skill of the era's craftsmen in creating writing instruments that were also works of art.
The screw cap, decorated with the same chiseled details, is embellished with red semiprecious stones, some of which are missing, a sign of its history and use over time. A distinctive detail is the apex surmounted by a larger stone, which elegantly rises in the shape of a crown, lending further prestige and uniqueness to the design.
Equipped with a sophisticated retractable nib safety pen system, a retractable mechanism that allows you to protect the tip when not in use, it works perfectly and has demonstrated excellent writing performance during the tests carried out.
β Original 14K GOLD nibΒ tested that writes
βοΈ Mechanism with rotating case back
π¬ with authenticity stamps
π Conservative state as per photo
π¦ Complete with case in the last photo
Β Β π An Age of Ink and Genius: 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 his pen stained the documentβpreviously, writing was done with a feather and inkwell. Determined to solve the problem, in 1884 he patented a capillary feed system that ensured a constant flow of ink, preventing leaks and interruptions while writing. This system, known as the βmulti-channel feed,β represented a breakthrough in the industry and was the foundation 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.
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