Restored Waterman Thorobred 3V-32V Grey Red Veined 14k Flex Fountain Pen

Description: Watermen Thorobred Fountain PenCondition: This lovely Waterman is a beautifully colored little pen that is pearly, shiny, and unique in its appearance. The barrel and cap have some minor surfaces scratching. The clip and cap band trim have a bit of wear, the lever is very nice. The barrel imprints are crisp and clear. The Waterman Ideal 14k nib has a light bit of flex and provided a small amount of line variation during its ink test. A photo fo the ink test has been provided for reference.Brand and Year: Waterman pen Co., USA c. 1930'sModel:Thorobred (3V - 32V) shortFilling System: Lever FillerColor: Gray red veined with chrome trimLength: 4 1/4" long Nib: Medium - The Waterman Ideal 14k gold nib is in nice condition with clear imprints and ample tipping.Restoration Work:The nib and cap have been brush cleanedNib and feed have been ultrasonically cleanedA new ink sac has been installed with 100% pure medical grade talcThe pen has been lightly polishedThe pen has been water testedThis pen is ready for inkThis is a neat example of a vintage Waterman fountain pen with no obvious material flaws that would hinder its use. This is a vintage pen so you can expect:In addition to the items noted above, there are the typical age related surface scratches and wear that are commensurate with a vintage writing instrument. Please see all the photos for complete description of the pen's aesthetic condition. The nib has been cleaned, flushed, and water tested - it will write. That being said, it seems everyone has a different opinion on nib writing quality, my writing experience and yours may differ based on your writing style - because of this fact, the nib is accepted "as-is". Again, please see all the photos for full details of the condition of the pen. Shipping Lower 48 States onlyDiscounts are available for multiple purchase, please request an invoice prior to paying Terms and ConditionsPayment is required within 2 days after the listing has ended. Return Policy. Buyer pays return shipping. Buyers are responsible for customs fees and taxes (if applicable). Unless specifically noted in the listing, any display holders shown are not included in the sale I want you to be happy with your purchase, so please feel free to ask any questions prior to bidding. Be sure to add me to your favorites list, dozens of new pens and pencils being listed throughout the month ______________________________________Small print necessitated by less than honorable eBay users:I sell my items with a No Return Policy because some individuals think this is Amazon and they can return items "just because" regardless of any flaws or description misrepresentations. Also, I reserve the right to cancel any order from a Buyer with less than 25 "feedbacks" - see the first sentence. I do my best to describe items accurately, I'm not trying to fool anyone into buying something it isn't. If you receive an item and believe there is an obvious misrepresentation in the description, please contact me to resolve. If you are acting with honest intent and I have made an obvious misrepresentation of the item, please contact me within 7-days of your receipt of the item to discuss. If I made a bonehead mistake, I will own it and do the right thing.If the item is eligible for returns and in the event any refund is due to my error it will be sent within 5-days of the return of the item (Buyer responsible for return shipping) and contingent upon confirmation there has been no damage, altering, cannibalization or swapping of any parts or pieces by the Buyer (yes, people do these sort of things). If you have damaged the item, altered or removed any parts or pieces, you will not be entitled to a refund, I will not send the item back to you a second time and the incident report to eBay.

Price: 79.99 USD

Location: Chicago, IL

End Time: 2025-02-05T23:54:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.75 USD