Interesting sliding lock feature. I don't know this one, Boston did a couple variations, patents on these started arising just after 1900. Rhodes Lockwood had one in 1903. He was President of Davidson Rubber which supplied hard rubber to many of the pen makers of the day.

Roger W.

Maybe a hump filler?

http://www.pensandwa...pen_company.htm

Did you win that auction? I was bidding on it, but i didn't see many pens that i liked. I was also not sure what the fifth pen was from the left, it looks to be some sort of switch filler. Im not sure what that means, . The jade set is very nice, and is probably worth $60+, the Waterman nicle trim 52, $70,etc.

Seems to me that unless you're resonably sure the box is original to the pen, or at least could have been, it adds no value at all. Unless one happens to collect boxes...

Tim

It is original to the pen, ill see if i can get a photo, as i know of many variations in boxes.

Im curious on how much added value a Parker box has to a Golden Web Junior Slender 2 Band Lockdown vacumatic?

Brando

Those numbers are low and high estimates, what we think the pen will sell at. Bidding starts at half the low estimate.

The e-blast for the sale and the actual online catalogue (as opposed to this link) will go out Monday.

Thanks for your interest.

Rick

Looks great, were the emails for the catalog sent out? (I haven't received an email yet) Also what does say [500/750] mean? I take it means money, but please help me.

Thanks Rick,

Never seen that used before without dollar signs. Im used to looking at Sotheby and Bonham auction's. Other wise looks amazing!

Here is the box with the pen, a very nice pen, im not sure if id call it a user since its in good condition, but its definitely not NOS either.

That prohibition pen is very unique, I've never seen one, but I believe I have came across David N's article relating to commemorative gifts but did not pay close attention to the pen. Can one speculate on how many examples of the Waterman are known?

Sorry for the thread bump, but I can't help but bump such a great resource. I also have a question on a Lucky Curve England 30 nib, what does this mean?

Welcome to FPB

Brando

Those numbers are low and high estimates, what we think the pen will sell at. Bidding starts at half the low estimate.

The e-blast for the sale and the actual online catalogue (as opposed to this link) will go out Monday.

Thanks for your interest.

Rick

Looks great, were the emails for the catalog sent out? (I haven't received an email yet) Also what does say [500/750] mean? I take it means money, but please help me.

Thanks Rick,

Never seen that used before without dollar signs. Im used to looking at Sotheby and Bonham auction's. Other wise looks amazing!

A grand find, all told.
(SNIP)
I have never seen this pattern done in this style,
(SNIP)

Thanks, David. I am honestly flabbergasted that I've been able to recently come up with two Sterling Watermans you haven't seen the likes of. I will make sure to bring them both to Raleigh so you can see them in person. When you say you haven't seen this pattern done in this style, do you mean you haven't seen it as a safety pen, a fully covered pen, or as a telescoping cap pen?

If possible I'd like to chime in. Hopefully none of my facts are out of place.

I think what David means by not seeing this style, is that he hasn't seen it in the telescoping cap. In all honestly, I haven't either. I've seen it in half overlays, safety's, and regular overlays but nothing with a telescoping cap.

I don't know how many telescoping capped ringtop Watermans were made in total, as I've only seen examples or ringtops, but I suspect that less than 10% of all L.E. Watermans ringrop pens were ever telescoping capped pens given the scarcity.

Just my .02, would love to hear from someone with more resources.

Looks great, were the emails for the catalog sent out? (I haven't received an email yet) Also what does say [500/750] mean? I take it means money, but please help me.

Mars,

Im guessing you dont like Esterbrook's? I like the hammered cap P51.

G'day Mars

Thanks for sharing your collection.
I have two questions:

• are the drawings yours? If so, very nice indeed.
• is the dip pen with the MOP handle at the bottom [front[ of the photo a Foley's?

Respectfully

Hi Garth,


That dip pen is a Mabie Todd and Co. New York #3 (The lone nib next to it is a Warranted one I just got on a broken "Controlor" Pen from Germany. One Pound for the pen, Five for shipping!)


Thank you for the compliment on my sketches. I started getting flexible nibs to let off steam from work by drawing pictures, which I used to do all the time, and now am starting again. Those are on folded Fabriano Watercolor paper, with the idea of sending them as cards. If you like, I would be happy to send you one with a note inside (or not). I'd be famous Down Under! (insert appropriately exuberant emoticon and quote from Muriel's Wedding here.)

Best wishes,
Mars

I also love the sketches, i din't know they were yours, but thanks for explaining. They are good enough that you should a limited edition set of 100 or something.

Mars,

Im guessing you dont like Esterbrook's? I like the hammered cap P51.

O, I love my Esties, and think they have one of the prettiest designs, but they don't get so much use anymore.
The "51" is the latest purchase, for $45.00. Fred Krinke kindly cut the new diaphragm for me, because the person who "restored" it put in a diaphragm as long as an eel.
But it is a smooth medium nib.
Best,
Mars

Congrats on the purchase!

Welcome,

Do you have any fountain pens as of right now?

Congrats Lorrie,

Do you know the models of the Sheaffers and Parker?

After alot of looking, im also not 100% on that P51. Looking at some sites, and finding a few pens similar (not the same) im lead to believe its an English P51 Aerometric.

I will put a pound on that its a P51 vac

I have no clue on the pen, i dont want to jump to conclusions, but frankenpen?

After alot of looking, im also not 100% on that P51. Looking at some sites, and finding a few pens similar (not the same) im lead to believe its an English P51 Aerometric.

I will put a pound on that its a P51 vac

True, ill have to do a bit more looking, or maybe David N. or I. can chime in...

After alot of looking, im also not 100% on that P51. Looking at some sites, and finding a few pens similar (not the same) im lead to believe its an English P51 Aerometric.

I like early parker pens as well. I think the BHR pens don't get as much recognition. I like the baby JKS's and Black Giants, and the occasional 28. My collection seemed to get some overlay and some pens that have red streaks in them lately, not sure how that happened, but I guess they get to stay.

John, what's the emblem, on top of the duofold looking pen, it has a crown and a cross? forgive my lack of knowledge.

Care to elaborate on that overlay with the red streak...

Other than the vac, i have no clue.

Pretty nice, too plain for me though. What is it, a $800 MSRP pen?

Thank you, and sadly just wanted to remind this isn't a deal thread or anything like that. I thought it may of been a smooth overlay, and yes it's a 452 which was labeled a 1/2 model in the title, which really caught me off guard. The photo's are really bad, but still a cool thought if the pen is out there of a smooth silver 452. Looking forward to the app, how long of a duration would the app look over?

Thank you, and sadly just wanted to remind this isn't a deal thread or anything like that. I thought it may of been a smooth overlay, and yes it's a 452 which was labeled a 1/2 model in the title, which really caught me off guard. The photo's are really bad, but still a cool thought if the pen is out there of a smooth silver 452. Looking forward to the app, how long of a duration would the app look over?

Good Lord! How many times? Pay Attention!

MIT ? You can't be serious.


BTW, you are also wrong in your following statement. It was a 452 1/2 that was labeled a 452 1/2V in the title.

Im sorry, i was asking a broad question. I dont want another one of those threads.