Pen Valuation Help - Waterman 458

[Hank M]

I very recently picked up a Waterman 458 and I'm having very little success in trying to determine approximate value. Google searching turns up very little; the only example of a sold one was from a 2003 Goldberg auction. Any feedback would be very welcome and appreciated! Thanks! Hank

[mhphoto]

What an absolutely gorgeous pen! The 58 was Waterman's largest regular model from the hard rubber era, and the filigree was a upscale model. The 4 prefix in 458 indicates it has the sterling silver overlay on the cap and body.

 

Not sure how much you paid, and pen prices can be hard to nail down, but even regular, unrestored 58s can go for quite a bit on ebay. Your example is in fantastic shape and would certainly bring in many hundreds of dollars. Sorry I can't give you a better estimate. Perhaps someone else will chime in.

 

Looking to sell it or are you just curious?

[Hank M]

Thanks for the response! I collect Waterman overlays, so I am more curious than eager to sell. I would, however, consider sale or trade offers if anyone out there is interested.

 

Cheers

 

Hank

[Tom Heath]

Pens of this size are not regularly seen ... Good Job

 

at the DC show I will be trying to sell a 0558 Gold Filled filigree, mine does have a bit of wear to it but they are very hard to come by...

 

They are fun writers but you really should have a large hand.

 

To bad ours' aren't over Red Hard rubber

 

does your have nice crisp factory imprinting on both the hard rubber and the cap and barrel overlays ?

 

email me if you like

 

tom heath

penfancier19152hotmail.com