1990S WATERMAN L\'ETALON GOLD BASKETWEAVE 18K STUB NIB FOUNTAIN PEN MINT For Sale

For your consideration, we are offering for sale this Modern 1990s Waterman L\'Etalon Fountain Pen in the 23K Gold Plated Basketweave pattern fitted with an 18K Stub Nib. This fountain pen has been gently used but is considered in Mint condition with the original box with Waterman literature.
The barrel and cap display a 23K gold plated basketweave pattern with no wear, nicks, cracks, dings, dents, or scratching. The cap of this fountain pen displays the 23K gold-plated clip and cap banding that is stamped, \"WATERMAN PARIS FRANCE\". The cap and barrel are excellent with the cap always securing tightly when capped and posted. There are no monograms or personalizations to either the cap or barrel. This Waterman L\'Etalon was manufactured in Paris, France in the early to mid-1990s. This Waterman L\'Etalon measures 5 1/2\" inches in length capped and 6\" inches posted.
This Waterman L\'Etalon can use an Ink Converter or Cartridges. Currently, this fountain pen only has the Waterman Ink-Converter. In the box, there is one Waterman ink cartridge as well.
The NIB on this Waterman is 18K/750 Solid Gold with a \"signature\" STUB point. The tipping measures 1.39mm when measured using a digital caliper. In the writing sample, this Waterman L\'Etalon will have a line variation ranging from an extra fine/fine .43mm on the horizontal strokes to roughly 1.36mm on the vertical strokes when measured with digital calipers. The nib was dipped in Montblanc Blue Ink to perform a writing sample. The pen displayed in the images is the actual pen used to create the writing sample. The feed is stamped with \"ST\" for STUB which makes the nib and feed factory to the rest of the pen
The Waterman L\'Etalon comes with the original Factory Box, which is in excellent condition. The box also contains the original Waterman booklet/literature.
This Fabulous Waterman L\'Etalon Fountain Pen has a great feel in the hand and is very well balanced in the hand. A very sophisticated pen that writes excellent with a fabulous Stub nib, great for signatures. It is ready to write with or add to your writing arsenal collection. Again, it is in Mint Condition with all boxes and paperwork.
Please review all my images as they are part of the description. If you have any questions, please ask. I have other restored fountain pens for sale, if you have the time, please look through my listings.
Please Read Carefully Before offerding: I strive to find unique and difficult to find pieces that I believe will capture the attention of collectors. I spend a great deal of time traveling, talking with people, sitting at sales and waiting in line at estate sales to find these pieces. Some of the items are \"farm fresh\" and some I have had in my possession for years and time to let others enjoy.Please make sure this item is what you want before offerding. If you would like different pictures or have concerns about damage, on whether it is repainted or repaired ask before offerding. If I can find out, I will. These are antiques so expect them not to be \"perfect\".
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