1895 Ad Christmas L E Waterman Fountain Ornamental Pens - ORIGINAL MUN1

This is an original 1895 black and white print ad for Waterman's ornamental fountain pens by L. E. Waterman Company located at 157 Broadway, New York City. CONDITIONThis 116+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is light bleed through showing in this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine + Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 4.25 inches; 14 x 11 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Waterman's Fountain Pen. Inventor Lewis Waterman, of New York, began his career as an insurance broker. The legend goes that while Waterman was meeting with an important client, the pen he was using leaked all over a critical document that was to be signed by the client. Upon Waterman's return