This is a Waterman ballpoint pen I found at my parents' house. It's probably out of ink, as I couldn't test it. It's a twist mechanism; the pen tip comes out normally whether you twist it right or left. Markings on the center: WARTERMAN PLAQUE OR G (some kind of engraving) (I can't see the engraving clearly because it's too small...) MADE IN FRANCE Color: Gold-toned Possibly gold-plated? (Please refer to the images as I'm not very knowledgeable about this.) It has been stored as is, so there may be some dullness. If you can polish it, please do so. Please also check the detailed images. Is this a somewhat rare item? If you're interested, please consider it! If you are concerned about minor details, or if you are looking for a perfect item, or if you are a very meticulous person, please refrain from purchasing. (This is stated to prevent any potential issues.) I've listed this after researching market prices and shipping costs, so I generally cannot offer discounts or reserve items. Also, please check my profile.