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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

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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.

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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

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

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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!

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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?

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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,

 

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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

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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.

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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...

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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!

 

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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 :D

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