Product Description
Type Vintage touchdown filling fountain pen.
Product Name Valiant ..... similar to the snorkel version, just a little shorter and 1mm fatter.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- early 1950s.
Length 5-1/4".
Filling System Touchdown filling system. We've restored it and it's working very well. We will send instructions on how to fill the pen.
Color Evergreen (dark green) with gold plated trim and a 3/8" cap band with an etched line border.
Nib Medium two-toned Triumph 14k nib is firm and smooth with nice tipping material. The masking is in great shape.
Condition Excellent condition. Light to moderate scratching on the cap and barrel. The clip has light scratching, and some plating wear along the sides. The cap band has light scratching, and some tiny touches of brassing along the edges. The section looks good, all of the ridges are smooth. The barrel has moderate scratching, and the imprint is smoothed down. The barrel is personalized with the name "Maureen Hoover". No cracks or chips. The pen is fully restored and working well.
