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Waterman Ideal Red Ripple No 7 Fountain Pen Waterman Ideal 14ct Nib USA Model
Mark Davis Antiques
for sale €410     $445
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Waterman Ideal Red Ripple No 7 Fountain Pen Waterman Ideal 14ct Nib USA Model

1900 - 1920
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WATERMAN IDEAL Red Ripple NO 7 Fountain Pen Waterman Ideal 14ct Nib USA Model.

WATERMAN IDEAL RED RIPPLE NUMBER 7 Fountain Pen with WATERMAN IDEAL 14k USA NIB - Red Ripple with Gold Trim. on the barrel is WATERMAN’S REG.US IDEAL.. On the base is a clear number 7.

The Fountain Pen appears in good used, totally original condition. It has been purchased from an estate in Devon, England, but has not been tested and is being sold as seen. I have not cleaned or altered the pen in anyway.

The pen is a very rare early Waterman's, the iconic 'Red Ripple' model.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Waterman Red Ripple Fountain Pen to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220588
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WATERMAN IDEAL Red Ripple NO 7 Fountain Pen Waterman Ideal 14ct Nib USA Model.
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WATERMAN IDEAL RED RIPPLE NUMBER 7 Fountain Pen with WATERMAN IDEAL 14k USA NIB - Red Ripple with Gold Trim.
Mark Davis Antiques

on the barrel is WATERMAN’S REG.US IDEAL.. On the base is a clear number 7.

fig 1. A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim.
fig 1. Waterman Ideal Red Ripple No 7 Fountain Pen Waterman Ideal 14ct Nib USA Model

The Fountain Pen appears in good used, totally original condition. It has been purchased from an estate in Devon, England, but has not been tested and is being sold as seen. I have not cleaned or altered the pen in anyway.

The pen is a very rare early Waterman's, the iconic 'Red Ripple' model.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Waterman Red Ripple Fountain Pen to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220588
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim.
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Archive I A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim.

Waterman Ideal Red Ripple No 7 Fountain Pen Waterman Ideal 14ct Nib USA Model

Archive II A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim. View II
Archive III A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim. View III
Archive IV A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim. View IV
Archive V A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim. View V
Archive VI A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim. View VI
Archive VII A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim. View VIII
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Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
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A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim.
WATERMAN IDEAL Red Ripple NO 7 Fountain Pen Waterman Ideal 14ct Nib USA Model
Ref: SA1220588
A vintage Waterman Ideal No. 7 lever-fill fountain pen crafted from red and black rippled ebonite with gold-toned trim.
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FAQs

A Red Ripple fountain pen is an early twentieth-century writing instrument constructed from vulcanised hard rubber infused with red and black pigments to create a distinct woodgrain-like marbled pattern.

Pens from this era were primarily manufactured using ebonite (hard rubber), fitted with 14ct gold nibs for corrosion resistance against acidic inks, and trimmed with gold-filled or brass pocket clips and fill levers.

Authentic models feature crisp manufacturer imprints along the barrel or cap base, factory-stamped nib details specifying gold purity, and period-correct mechanical components such as side-mounted filling levers.

These historical writing instruments are frequently displayed inside leather desk trays, positioned atop executive writing tables, or showcased alongside antique leather-bound books within a study.

Ebonite must be kept away from direct sunlight and prolonged water exposure to prevent oxidation and discolouration, while internal mechanisms should be flushed exclusively with cool distilled water.
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