Waterman Ideal 55
Brand
WatermanEra
1920sFilling_System
lever fillerNib_Material
goldBody_Material
black chased hard rubberRarity
uncommonKey Attributes
| Brand | Waterman |
| Model | Ideal 55 |
| Era | 1920s |
| Production Year | 1925 |
| Filling System | lever-filler |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | 55 |
| Body Material | black chased hard rubber |
| Colorway | black with nickel trim |
| Condition Grade | very-good |
| Rarity | uncommon |
About this Fountain pen
A large vintage Waterman Ideal 55 fountain pen from the mid-1920s in black chased hard rubber with nickel trim. This example is a lever-filler fitted with a flexible Waterman's Ideal "Ballpoint" nib, a desirable oversized configuration for collectors.
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