Lot 46 , A Watermans no.20 Worlds Largest safety pen, 6.7/8in. 17.5cm.

A Watermans no.20 Worlds Largest safety pen, 6.7/8in. 17.5cm.

A Waterman's no.20 'World's Largest' safety pen, in chased hard black rubber with screw cap and number 10 nib, 6.7/8in. 17.5cm.
Estimate £500-800

In very good near mint condition. Exception Nib has a crack
Side of the barrel stamped 'WATERMAN'S/ REG U.S. IDEAL PAT.OFF. /FOUNTAIN PEN' base of barrel stamped 'WATERMAN'S / REG. U.S.PAT.OFF. / MADE IN U.S.A.'
Nib screws out smoothly. Small bend and offset twist to the right at the tip of the nib.
Nib signed 'WATRERMAN'S / IDEAL / REG.U.S. / PATENT / 10 / MADE IN / U.S.A '


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Sold for £1,200