Vintage Waterman Laureat Black Lacquer & Gold Fountain Pen

Excellent Used Condition (EUC) • Pristine Near Mint Medium Nib • Made in France

📦 Premium Writing Instrument Overview

Up for sale is an authentic, highly elegant vintage Waterman Laureat fountain pen in classic Black Lacquer with polished gold trim. Sourced directly from a private collector's estate, the Laureat line is celebrated by fine writing enthusiasts for its substantial, well-balanced weight, distinctive ribbed section design, and smooth, consistent ink delivery.

This luxury instrument is proudly stamped **Made in France** and features a beautifully fluted, gold-plated **Medium (M) writing nib** in crisp, Near Mint condition. It provides an elite, smooth writing experience for daily journaling, office signatures, or archival pen collections. Offered strictly AS-IS.

📋 Item Specifications

  • Brand / Origin: Waterman (Stamped Made in France)
  • Model Line: Laureat 
  • Finish Profile: Deep high-gloss Black Lacquer body with 23K gold electroplated appointments.
  • Nib Profile: Gold-plated Medium (M) point size, verified smooth.
  • Filling System: Accepts standard international Waterman ink cartridges or a removable ink converter.

🔍 Detailed Physical Condition Report

  • ✅ **Nib Condition (Near Mint)**: The critical gold-plated Medium writing nib is in excellent shape. 
  • ✅ **Body Cosmetics (EUC)**: The main black lacquer barrel and cap are in Excellent Used Condition, retaining a beautiful, deep factory shine. Shows only minor, faint superficial micro-swirls or very light storage shelf wear standard for a premium estate pen of this age. No deep cracks, gouges, or personalization engravings present.
  • ⚠️ **Ink Cartridge Required**: This fountain pen is shipped empty and will require a fresh ink cartridge or standard Waterman ink converter before immediate daily use**. Sold strictly as shown.

👉 **Please Note**: The high-resolution listing photographs represent the exact French-made Waterman pen body, cap clip alignment, and medium nib tines you will receive. Please review the image gallery closely to evaluate the premium vintage condition yourself before buying.

Shipping Information

Ships securely in a cardboard box with padding.