Bidspirit auction | VINTAGE FRENCH WATERMAN PHILEAS BLUE

VINTAGE FRENCH WATERMAN PHILEAS BLUE BALLPOINT PEN - A French Waterman Phileas model ballpoint pen, late twentieth to early twenty-first century, constructed with a lapis blue marbled resin barrel and cap, a black conical gripping section, and gold-plated trim. The cap is decorated with a wide, pierced Art Deco style band featuring vertical slots and dots, paired with the manufacturer's signature split pocket clip bearing a small square hallmark stamp near the base. The black crown finial is inlaid with a circular gold-tone emblem displaying the stylized 'W' logo. The black plastic ring at the base of the cap is embossed with the maker's name 'WATERMAN'. writing, stationery, office, desk, accessory, vintage, instrument, francais, designer, paris Dimensions L: 5 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition appears consistent with age and gentle use. The blue marbled resin body exhibits light micro-scratches from normal handling. The gold-plated trim, specifically along the split clip and tip, shows minor surface wear, slight tarnish, and small spots of plating rubbing. The internal ink mechanism remains untested.