Waterman 42 Italian overlay safety fountain pen
Key Attributes
| Brand | Waterman |
| Model | 42 |
| Country Of Origin | Italy |
| Era | 1930s |
| Filling System | safety |
| Nib Material | unknown |
| Body Material | metal overlay |
| Colorway | silver-toned overlay |
| Rarity | very-rare |
About this Fountain pen
A highly decorative Waterman 42 safety fountain pen from the 1930s with an Italian metal overlay. Collector interest centers on its figural repoussé-style decoration, including a Medusa cap top, a boxer portrait on the cap, and agricultural female figures on the barrel.
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