Product Description
Type Ring top fountain pen
Product Name This is model 26HM, according to a 1923 Sheaffer catalog. It's a "midget-length" full-mounted sterling silver self-filling pen.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA -- early 1920s.
Length Excluding the ring-top hardware, it's 3-15/16" long capped, and 3-3/4" with the cap off.
Filling System Lever filler. A new sac has been installed and it's working well. Guaranteed for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Sterling silver with a chased "swag" pattern. The cap and barrel are both marked "Sterling". The sterling overlay is over black hard rubber which can be seen on the top of the section.
Nib FINE FLEXIBLE Sheaffer's Self Filling #2 nib. It is gold and flexes easily, with line variation from fine to double broad. Please see writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or personalization. The cap and barrel both look quite good, with no dents or dings. There is scratching and some pitting in spots. The chasing pattern is quite clear. The front edge of the barrel overlay, nearest the the section is smooth and even. The lever has scratching and some pitting, but is strong and operates easily. The section and cap threads look great, no tool marks. The ring top hardware looks great. The discs at the ends of the cap and barrel have some light pitting and scratches. The imprints are clear.
The barrel of the pen is personalized with initials, which we think are "G C H", though the G looks backwards. Maybe it's a J?
