Waterman is an American manufacturer of high-end writing instruments, most notably fountain pens and ballpoint pens. The company was founded in New York City in 1884 by Lewis Edson Waterman.

Waterman's early pens were notable for their innovative design, which included a feed system that used capillary action to regulate the flow of ink to the nib. This made them much more reliable and consistent than other fountain pens of the time, and helped establish Waterman as a leading brand in the writing instrument market.

Over the years, Waterman continued to innovate and refine its pens, introducing new technologies and designs that set them apart from their competitors. One of the most notable of these innovations was the introduction of the "lever filler" system in 1901, which made it much easier to fill the pen with ink.

Waterman's pens became particularly popular in the 1920s and 1930s, more...

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Waterman, Exception Ideal Gt fountain pen, black lacquer finish…

Waterman, Exception Ideal Gt fountain pen, black lacquer finish with fine gold plated trims, 18K solid gold nib with Waterman engraving clip and trims in gold

Waterman Paris fountain pen, French manufacture in coral red…

Waterman Paris fountain pen, French manufacture in coral red colour with 18ct gold nib red leather case original box

Waterman of Paris cartridge fountain pen boxed with…

Waterman Paris Cartridge Fountain Pen w/ Authenticity Card - Boxed

Waterman of Paris cartridge fountain pen boxed with authenticity card.

Quantity various fountain pen & biro refills including: Cross,…

Assorted Fountain Pen & Biro Refills

Quantity various fountain pen & biro refills including: Cross, Waterman, etc.

Waterman fountain pen, French boxed 18ct gold nib

Luxury Waterman Fountain Pen with 18ct Gold Nib

Waterman fountain pen, French boxed 18ct gold nib

Waterman pen set of Mont Blanc pen set of fountain, Biro and…

Premium Pen Set: Waterman & Mont Blanc Collection

Waterman pen set of Mont Blanc pen set of fountain, Biro and retractable pencil

Waterman CF pen in steel machine turned moire pattern, nib…

Steel Waterman CF Pen with Moire Pattern and 18k Nib

Waterman CF pen in steel machine turned moire pattern, nib marked '18k 750' c1970

Waterman lever filler gold filled overlay pen with filigree…

Waterman Gold Filled Filigree Lever Filler Pen

Waterman lever filler gold filled overlay pen with filigree design, nib marked 'Waterman's Ideal New York 2'. Barrel marked 'Waterman's Reg US Pat off Made in USA 0552 1/2'. Screw cap. 13.5 cm capped. No dings or dents. No brassing c1925

Waterman lever filler 'Sterling' overlay pen with filigree…

Waterman Sterling Overlay Filigree Lever Filler Pen c1920

Waterman lever filler 'Sterling' overlay pen with filigree design, nib marked 'Waterman's Ideal Reg US Pat Off'. Barrel marked 'Waterman's Ideal Reg US Pat off Made in USA 452'. Screw cap. 13 cm capped. No dings or dent c1920

A Waterman Perspective Rollerball pen, in mat black with gold…

Matte Black Waterman Rollerball Pen with Gold Trim - Unused

A Waterman Perspective Rollerball pen, in mat black with gold trim, boxed unused.

Collection of vintage fountain pens & other writing instruments,…

Vintage Writing Instruments Collection

Collection of vintage fountain pens & other writing instruments, including Watermans, Tropen - Constructor, Parker, german silver cased pencil & a metal D. Leonardt & Co nib box

Waterman Ideal 18ct gold and silver ball pen, c.1990's France,…

Waterman Ideal 18ct Gold and Silver Ball Pen

Waterman Ideal 18ct gold and silver ball pen, c.1990's France, with silver body and lid and 18ct gold nib, hallmarked, in Waterman presentation box

Waterman Ideal 18ct gold and silver fountain pen, c.1990's…

Waterman Ideal 18ct Gold and Silver Fountain Pen

Waterman Ideal 18ct gold and silver fountain pen, c.1990's France, with silver body and lid and 18ct gold nib, hallmarked, in Waterman presentation box with additional cartridge

A Waterman 'Serenite' fountain pen, in black 'katana scabbard'…

Waterman Serenite Fountain Pen, NOS, Mint in Box

A Waterman 'Serenite' fountain pen, in black 'katana scabbard' with silver mounts, 18K w/gold M nib, NOS, in box with blue/black cartridges, convertor, papers, orig. packing. Near mint.

A Waterman 'Charleston' fountain pen and ball pen set,…

Green Waterman Charleston Fountain and Ball Pen Set NOS

A Waterman 'Charleston' fountain pen and ball pen set, New-Old-Stock (NOS), green lacquer with gold plated trim, with convertor, cartridges, guarantee/instructions, in box, near mint.

A Waterman Man 100 Fontainebleau green wood fountain pen, 18K…

Waterman Man 100 Fontainebleau Green Wood Fountain Pen Set

A Waterman Man 100 Fontainebleau green wood fountain pen, 18K nib with matching green stained wood 'cigar' case, original box and card slip case outer, guarantee card, cartridges and converter. Produced 1983 for the centenary of the marque.

Waterman Edson Ruby Red fountain pen, with original box, papers,…

Waterman Edson Ruby Red Fountain Pen Set (2001)

Waterman Edson Ruby Red fountain pen, with original box, papers, converter and cartridges. Medium 18ct. nib. Near mint, presentation box deteriorating. c.2001.

A Waterman Exclusive fountain pen, lacquer finish with Ideal…

Waterman Exclusive Lacquer Fountain Pen with 18ct Gold Nib

A Waterman Exclusive fountain pen, lacquer finish with Ideal 18ct gold fine nib, boxed.

A lady'S Waterman fountain pen, wood grain laquer, 18ct gold…

Waterman Fountain Pen with Gold Nib and Spare Cartridges

A lady'S Waterman fountain pen, wood grain laquer, 18ct gold nib, spare cartridges. Original Waterman box.

Waterman ballpoint pen in leather case

Leather Case for Waterman Ballpoint Pen

Waterman ballpoint pen in leather case

Waterman France ball point pen black with gold metal trims, in…

Waterman Black and Gold Ballpoint Pen in Box

Waterman France ball point pen black with gold metal trims, in original box

Lady Sheaffer pen set, together with a Waterman biro

Sheaffer & Waterman Pen Set

Lady Sheaffer pen set, together with a Waterman biro

Two Watermans & one Sheaffer fountain pens Sheaffer with…

Vintage Fountain Pens: Sheaffer & 2 Watermans with 14ct Nib

Two Watermans & one Sheaffer fountain pens Sheaffer with original box & one of the Watermans with a 14ct nib

Waterman fountain pen with storage case

Waterman Pen Set with Case

Waterman fountain pen with storage case

Waterman fountain pen & pencil set, with 14ct nib

Waterman 14ct Nib Fountain Pen & Pencil Set

Waterman fountain pen & pencil set, with 14ct nib

A 'Waterman Paris' lacquered fountain pen in original box,…

Lacquered and Sheaffer Fountain Pens in Original Boxes

A 'Waterman Paris' lacquered fountain pen in original box, together with a 'Sheaffer' fountain pen in original box

A vintage Waterman fountain pen

Classic Waterman Fountain Pen

A vintage Waterman fountain pen

9 carat gold 'Watermans' fountain pen in original case

Vintage Watermans 9ct Gold Fountain Pen in Original Case

9 carat gold 'Watermans' fountain pen in original case

Waterman fountain pen in box

Waterman Fountain Pen in Box

Waterman fountain pen in box

Five various fountain Pens. Shaeffer imp VIII; Empress; Buck…

Assorted Fountain Pens with Silver Dunhill Barrel

Five various fountain Pens. Shaeffer imp VIII; Empress; Buck Vulcanite; Conway Stewart; Watermans U.K. and Dunhill, with silver barrel

Six various fountain Pens. Watermans, France; Dasi…

Assorted Fountain Pens: Watermans, Dasi, Perfecto, Wahl, Blackbird, Swan

Six various fountain Pens. Watermans, France; Dasi Stenographers; Perfecto; Wahl ladies rolled gold; Blackbird (M Todd); and swan rolled gold barrel