Waterman 1940s Taperite stateleigh Fountain Pen - $75 - (Clinton, CT)

Here is a 1940's Waterman Taperite Stateleigh hooded appearing nib introduced to compete with the very popular Parker 51. Identified by the star on the cap and hooded appearing 14K nib, literature about this pen indicated gold filled cap and lever, but there is no hallmarking on the pen, so gold plated is my inclination when not marked. Disassembled. cleaned, sac replaced and lever filling system put in good working order. Pen measures 5 3/16 inch capped and 6 1/8th inch posted. Nib is broad 14K and as illustrated in writing sample lays down a wet broad line, but is not flexible. Sample was made by filling the pen, then the pen was flushed with clean water by repeatedly filling and emptying. A few light scratches and two dents in the cap. (see pictures) There is one scratch, nearly impossible to photograph, across the barrel at the lift end of the lever. Looks like in an attempt to lift the lever, instead of using a fingernail, a small screwdriver or other tool might have been used and it slipped, leaving the scratch across the barrel. On the other hand, it could be a crack that was stabilized before I received the pen. In any case, it is barely noticeable and shows no sign of separation or weakness and doesn't affect the operation of the pen. It may not be a crack, but I have to describe what I see. At 79 I'm selling some of the hundreds of pens in my collection. All have been refurbished when I bought them, and are filled, not dipped (except where mint or other stated problems prevent it) written with and tested again when I put them up for sale. I am very careful to show every aspect of the pens, so nothing is left to the imagination. My descriptions and close up photos go the extra mile, so please examine them carefully, as they are part of the description. Never, ever put drafting ink such as India ink or Carters drawing ink in the pen. It will ruin the pen. Only fountain pen ink, of which there are endless choices available. If you are bidding on a lever fi…

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