Waterman No. 20

[pensilly]

Hi all - I've been MIA for a while but today saw a Waterman no. 20 in sterling basket weave overlay. The nib (no. 10) was broken - no tip - and I think there was a hairline crack on the edge of rubber inner cap (under the overlay). They wanted $900 for it but it was a bit rich for my pocket. I've never seen one of these and can't find any reference material on it...any ideas as to value? Thanks! Peter

[Uncle Red]

A BHR one in good shape with a fine or medium nib runs $2000-2500.

[pensilly]

A BHR one in good shape with a fine or medium nib runs $2000-2500.

Thanks Uncle Red. This one has a sterling overlay so I guess it's worth a little more. However, the nib is damaged - I imagine a replacement nib will be hard to find. Maybe Brad Torelli can fix this one - he's a wizard.

[FarmBoy]

Nib is no big deal to replace or fix. Cap crack is a bigger issue

 

I'm interested in the pen if you are selling

[82Greg]

I really would like the factory made version of the Waterman No. 20 that was made into a flask during Prohibition.

[pensilly]

Well, I went back to the sale and the pen was still there - so I broke down and bought it. Also picked up a gorgeous Yard O-Led Imperial Dragon FP in sterling with a broad nib - really writes nicely. The Waterman nib is a basket case so if anyone has a spare No. 10 nib, please contact me. Thanks! Peter

 

PS - I can't seem to attach more than one image. How does one attach multiple images to posts please? The size isn't an issue, the images are around 200KB each.

 

Thanks!

Edited April 7, 2014 by pensilly

[FarmBoy]

Nice. Looks like the clip is missing the ball. Where is the crack you mentioned?

 

Put the photos in your gallery.

 

Beyond tipping what is wrong with the nib?

[pensilly]

the nib is a basket case...see pic. The ball is an easy fix per Brad Torelli. Here is a pic of the nib, also a pic of the Yard O-Led. Thanks,

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1396831320__img_8470.jpg

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1396831332__img_8468_-_copy.jpg

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1396876735__img_8466_-_copy.jpg

 

 

 

 

[Uncle Red]

That poor Nib! What did someone do? Get yourself to a pen show or check the high end dealers for a new one.

 

The YOL looks great.

[kidde]

That looks like the last two cursive italic nibs I ground. What seems to be the problem?

Nibs were considered replaceable, but you should find someone to stabilize the crack. That Y-O-L is a thing of beauty. I bet the 20 ends up at least that nice.

 

Paul

[Uncle Red]

That looks like the last two cursive italic nibs I ground. What seems to be the problem?

Nibs were considered replaceable, but you should find someone to stabilize the crack. That Y-O-L is a thing of beauty. I bet the 20 ends up at least that nice.

 

Paul

Paul, there's about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch missing from the nib.

[pensilly]

yes, unfortunately even Brad Torelli seems to think it's a goner but maybe there's someone who can fix it. I have no idea how they did this to that nib - looks like maybe someone jabbed it hard into a desk (ouch!) in a fit of anger or something.

[Inkysloth]

yes, unfortunately even Brad Torelli seems to think it's a goner but maybe there's someone who can fix it. I have no idea how they did this to that nib - looks like maybe someone jabbed it hard into a desk (ouch!) in a fit of anger or something.

 

Maybe someone got over enthusiastic with demonstrating flex...

[kidde]

I think someone sprung it severely, then snapped it off trying to fix it with pliers. I imagine it had a crease and the "repair-goon" didn't understand fatigue.

 

I wasn't serious about it looking like my nib work. Sadly I seem to only be hilarious to me, but in my head I'm a laugh a minute!

 

Paul

[pensilly]

Ha, Paul - I can relate. In my own mind, I'm hilarious too. Now, if only the rest of the world could see how funny I am, Bill Cosby, Jay Leno, or Jimmy Fallon would have nothing on me