Description:
Gilt and Painted Wood "Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen" Advertising Sign, America, late 19th/early 20th century, turned fountain pen form with applied brass ring and gold-painted sheet metal nib, painted black with gilt lettering, (gilt wear),lg. 39 1/4 in.
Estimate $500-750
The sheet metal nib is attached to the shaft with staples and appears a little loose, the point is dented, some of the gilt is missing from the inscriptions.
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