Great Grandfather's Old Waterman

[UniquePen]

Hey there!

So I am new to the world of pens. I was cleaning out my grandmother's house when i came across a collection of antiques that belonged to her father. I dont know much about him, although he was some what wealthy.

Within those antiques were several Waterman Pens. One of them caught my eye.

They all had his name engraved on them but this one, upon further research, i could not find. It is black and gold, and has the number 53 marked on its bottom. Any idea how much it is worth? I see there is no #53 anywhere?

Thanks!

I attached photos as well!

Best regards,

Greg

[UniquePen]

Does anyone know what this could be worth?

[FarmBoy]

Are you sure it doesn't have 58 on the bottom?

[Left FPN]

Drat, I'll have to raise my offer to $75

[Ghost Plane]

I'm guessing the sac petrified a few decades back? Don't force that lever if it doesn't want to go. No clue as to value, that's outside my collecting parameters, but if you want to have it repaired and you're in the U.S., Ron Zorn of Main Street Pens worked miracles on my grandmother's Waterman that was stored under horrific conditions in a hot attic and got it working for gentle usage.

[JanK]

Can you see what is engraved on the nib (the point)? There is probably a number at the base of the nib near where the black section starts, unless it's covered up. Also, you might measure the length of the pen.

[Rednaxela]

Whatever it's worth, I think I would never sell it. What a beauty, and such a lovely story!

[ENewton]

What a beautiful pen. I hope you will let an expert have a look and, if necessary, restore it to working order for you.

[kazoolaw]

Try this link:

 

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/156240-waterman-1920s-5x-series-size-comparison/?do=findComment&comment=1555559

 

 

Gotta guess your "3" is really an "8", making this a valuable pen beyond the family connection.

 

gary

Edited September 30, 2016 by gary