Product Description
Type Fountain pen and mechanical pencil set.
Product Name Triumph 2000 Autograph. (Autograph was the designation for pens with solid 14k cap band and clip, whereas the version with just the band being solid gold is called the Signature.). The mechanical pencil is marked 1500.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA, 1942-48
Length Fountain Pen: 5-3/8"; Mechanical Pencil: 5"
Filling System The pen has a lever filling system which we have restored, it's working well. The pencil takes 0.9mm leads, which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism.
Color Black with gold trim. The bands are 5/8" wide and marked 14K. The clips are also marked 14k at the top. The cone of the mechanical pencil is also marked 14k.
Nib Large Triumph nib in medium, marked 14K.
Condition Excellent condition, in grey-blue oval box, with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a classic set in a beautiful design with elegant styling. The pretty little box has a plush interior of ivory velvet and silk. The large and bold fountain pen has light scratching on the cap and barrel. The large, impressive cap band is nice and shiny with only a few microscratches. The clip is excellent. The mechanical pencil has light to moderate scratching on the cap and barrel, with bite marks on the top of the cap portion. The wide cap band a longish, thin scratch and some microscratching. The clip and cone look nice. The imprints on both pieces are clear.
