Waterman Registry
Waterman · c. 1915-1930s
Waterman 52½V
$40-150
Lever Filler
Filling System
Lever filler
Nib
14k gold (#2)
Material
Hard rubber
What to Look For
Vest Pocket (short) version of the 52. Very common. Also available with overlay variants including sterling silver and 9K solid gold (English market). Clipless versions exist.
The vest pocket (short) version of the iconic Model 52 — fits in a shirt pocket. One of the most commonly found vintage Waterman pens alongside the full-size 52.1
Construction
Same one-piece pressure bar lever-filling mechanism as the 52, same #2 nib (often flexible), but in a compact format.1 Available with overlay variants including sterling silver and 9K solid gold (English market).2 Clipless versions exist for women (ringtop).