Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Imperial Sovereign. This is the earlier version which is gold filled as opposed to gold electroplated.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA, 1970s
Length 5-3/16"
Filling System Takes Sheaffer cartridges or converters. A squeeze converter is installed.
Color 14k gold-filled crosshatch, or diamond pattern.
Nib FINE 14k inlaid nib is not marked, but it appears to be a fine. It's smooth, with great tipping, but the section has quite a few scratches.
Condition Excellent + condition, in box. The black lines that divide up the pattern look really good, no wear on them. There's moderate scratching on the section. The surface originally had clear coating to prevent tarnish, and that layer is uneven on the cap band area. The clip looks great, with no brassing or plating wear. The cap finial has some strange texture - it's not pitting, more like a hammered finish, just with really tiny hammers. All in all the pen looks quite nice, with just minor signs of use, and it's working very well.
