Vintage Waterman 452 Bamboo Pattern Sterling Silver Overlay Fountain Pen

The Vintage Waterman 452 Bamboo Pattern Sterling Silver Overlay Fountain Pen is a distinguished example of 1920s American fountain pen craftsmanship. Built over a black hard rubber (ebonite) base and finished with an intricately engraved sterling silver bamboo-pattern overlay, the model number “452” denotes this precious metal exterior—the leading “4” signifying sterling silver in Waterman’s numbering system.

The Waterman 52 family remains one of the most celebrated vintage pen designs ever produced, originally offered in black, red, and mottled “Ripple” hard rubber. This 452 variant elevates the classic form with its decorative overlay and engraved cartouche. Fitted with a fine 14 kt Waterman Ideal flexible nib, the pen offers a soft, responsive writing experience capable of expressive line variation, making it especially appealing to those who appreciate vintage flex.

• Sterling silver bamboo-pattern overlay over black hard rubber
• Lever-filling system
• Fine flexible 14 kt Waterman Ideal nib
• Decorative name engraving in cartouche
• Produced in the 1920s
• Made in the USA

Please note: This is a vintage writing instrument. All vintage pens offered by Laywine’s have been professionally restored and fully serviced to ensure proper working condition. As with all vintage items, minor signs of age or use may remain and are part of the pen’s character.