Would Love Some More Info On The Waterman Vanguard

[PenHero]

Fellow Collectors,

This is a pen I've picked up several of while antiquing and had no clue what it was originally. An all plastic hooded nib cartridge pen is interesting enough, but how about one with "WATERMANS" stamped down the clip? And then stamped "MADE IN ITALY" on the barrel?

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I have figured out that this is the Waterman Vanguard - a cartridge pen that definitely can use the C/F converter. I've been able to date these pens c1964-1967, based on a handful of newspaper ads from Canada, being offered for CAN $.97.

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They are pretty cheaply made with cheap gold plating that wears off easily, if these are good examples.

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I'm working on a profile of this pen and would love any additional data.

Thanks!

[kirchh]

Here's a nice example:

 

http://www.vintagewatermanpens.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/w4278.jpg

(From VintageWatermanPens.com)

 

--Daniel

[PenHero]

Hi, Daniel,

 

Thanks for the input!

[PenHero]

With many thanks to Giovanni Abrate, I have posted the article. Any additional information, including available colors and nib types would be great. Thanks!

 

PenHero 365: Waterman Vanguard c1960-1967

 

http://penhero.com/365_2010/365_021310.htm

Jim Mamoulides

www.PenHero.com