The item is in GOOD Condition. There is MEDIUM to HEAVY wear throughout. Tarnished, Needs to be polished. This item is Pre-Owned. This is the exact item you will be receiving (See Pictures). Condition & How I Determine Grading. I visually do my best to determine a fair grade on the type of item in […]
Tags: 14kt, filagree, fountain, gold, sterling, tarnished, vintage
The pen comes with its original box. The pen is in near mint/excellent condition. The ink cartridge has dry up. I don’t see any scratches, cracks, or teeth marks int the plastic barrel. The sterling silver has a nice blackish patina on it, but it can be polished to look like new. This item is […]
Tags: ball, black, filagree, morrison, point, selling, silver, sterling, used, vintage
Craig Sheaffer, second president of Sheaffer Pen Company had a love affair with sterling overlay fountain pens. Having patented the “balance” design fountain pen he had his R & D people make a series of 4 sterling silver jackets to fit over a standard black pen. These would be prototype prototypes. The design and application […]
Tags: balance, filagree, overlay, prototype, sheaffer, silver, sterling