Product Description
Type Modern commemorative limited edition fountain pen based on a look from the 1920s. Serial #1092 of 6000 is embossed on the barrel.
Product Name W. A. Sheaffer Commemorative
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA - 1995 (released in 1996)
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Lever-filler. It's a unique design in that the lever interacts with a squeeze converter in the barrel. The section is force fit and the lever lines up with the press bar on the filling system. DO NOT REMOVE THE SECTION.
Color Gold electroplated - there's an elaborate scrollwork pattern engraved into the full overlay. The body of the pen is made of brass, which was nickel-plated, and then 23k gold electroplated. The section is black. White Dot model.
Nib MEDIUM 18k gold two-toned Sheaffer nib, marked M on the section. The nib is in excellent condition and very smooth.
Condition Excellent + condition. There is some light scratching on the section and near the cap threads. The end of the barrel has some marks from the cap lip, as does the area near the cap threads. There is one shallow dent on the edge of the end of the barrel. The top of the cap has a small scuffed area. There is some light scratching near the cap lip. There is microscratching and light polishing marks in the shiny areas. The White Dot looks perfect. This is a gorgeous modern pen and a fine tribute to the vintage overlay style pens.
