Waterman Registry
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Waterman · c. 1940-1953
Waterman Glass Cartridge Filler
Mid-Century
Filling System
Glass cartridge
Nib
14k gold (#2)
Material
Black and transparent celluloid
What to Look For
Transitional model using glass cartridges — the precursor to plastic cartridge filling. Transparent celluloid barrel section shows ink level. American production.
Waterman developed the cartridge filling concept in France in 1936 using glass cartridges. These transitional American-made models used glass cartridges before the shift to disposable plastic cartridges in 1953 with the CF.