Waterman Registry
Waterman · c. 1915-1930s
Waterman 58
★★★★☆
$200-600 (plain); $400-1000+ (overlay)
Lever Filler
Filling System
Lever filler
Nib
14k gold (#8)
Material
Hard rubber
Colors
Black, Red Ripple
Variants
| Model | Material | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0558 | Gold-filled overlay | ||
| 458 | Sterling silver overlay | ||
| 558 | Solid gold overlay | $1000+ |
What to Look For
Largest Waterman lever filler with oversized #8 nib. 1919 catalog: $8.00 plain. Red Ripple examples are highly collectible. Overlay variants in the 1919 catalog reach $40.00 for solid gold (558).
The largest Waterman lever filler — an impressive pen with the oversized #8 nib, offering a bold, wet writing experience.1
Construction
At $8.00 in plain rubber (1919 catalog), the Model 58 was Waterman’s most expensive standard lever filler.2 Red Ripple examples are among the most sought-after vintage Watermans.3
Pricing
The 1919 catalog lists solid gold overlay (558) at $40 — equivalent to roughly $700 in today’s money, confirming this was always a luxury item.2
Overlay Variants
- 0558: Gold-filled overlay
- 458: Sterling silver overlay
- 558: Solid gold overlay ($40 in 1919)2