Item: 1890s Waterman 404 Eyedropper Fountain Pen Repousse Sterling Silver Art Nouveau
Sold For: $17,677.00
Bids: 14
Date: May 16, 2012
Auction: Ebay
Seller: goodstogold
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Description and Image By: goodstogold
1890s WATERMAN 404 Eyedropper Fountain Pen REPOUSSE Sterling Silver Art Nouveau
This is a very rare Waterman. It is in original condition. I went through my pen book and I could not find anything like this one. I did find something from the same period on Worthpoint, this seller said that not very many of these were made. He claimed that 6 are known to exist but I am not sure about that (you collectors will know for sure). He also went on to say that a similar pen to his sold on eBay for $7700.00. See link. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/super-waterman-404-sterling-repousse-134463224 In my opinion this rose pen is a nicer looking pen. This pen is all sterling silver, no filigree work. The pen has a wonderful Art Nouveau Rose bud/Flower raised image. The top says “WATERMAN’S IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN STERLING”. It has a 3 letter engraving. The letters look like “O J R” or something similar. There is normal wear, ultra fine scratches, the overall condition on the body is excellent. There is tarnish in the crevasses. The nib is a Waterman Ideal New York 4. The nib is tested 14K gold. The nib tip is bent a little and there is a little crack in it right about the word Waterman, the bottom part on the nib has a 5/8″ crack in it. The cap fits good on both ends. The design is a rose bush. the cap has a stem, some leaves and a rose bud and the stem has a blooming rose on stem with leaves, very beautiful. In fact I have never seen any pen that looks like this one. The pen is 5 1/4″ long. This is a .99 start NO RESERVE auction. High bidder wins it!!! You do not want to let this one get away. Pen will ship insured.