Sheaffer - Touchdown - No reserve price - Fountain pen
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Sheaffer Touchdown fountain pen from the United States, mid-20th century, with a black resin body and gold-plated metal fittings, 129 mm long and 11 mm in diameter, in good used condition and fully functional with a gold Feather Touch nib.
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Description from the seller
The pen is in very good overall condition, notably preserving its original aesthetics and the distinctive character of a vintage piece from the mid-20th century.
The body and the cap, made of black resin, maintain a good level of gloss, with slight micro surface marks and signs of use appropriate to their age, visible only under close inspection. No cracks, fissures, or deformations are observed, indicating careful preservation.
The golden metallic elements (clip and central ring) are in good condition, with slight, uniform wear typical of age. The clip retains good tension and proper alignment.
The Feather Touch nib in gold shows visible signs of use, consistent with the age of the piece, with no noticeable breaks, cracks, or misalignments. The original engravings remain clear and well-defined.
The Touchdown loading system has been verified and is functioning properly, allowing normal ink loading and unloading at the time of inspection.
Overall, it is an original pen, well-preserved and fully functional, suitable for both collection and regular use, with particular emphasis on its correct mechanical functioning.
It will be sent in a courtesy box for proper preservation.
Good auction!
The pen is in very good overall condition, notably preserving its original aesthetics and the distinctive character of a vintage piece from the mid-20th century.
The body and the cap, made of black resin, maintain a good level of gloss, with slight micro surface marks and signs of use appropriate to their age, visible only under close inspection. No cracks, fissures, or deformations are observed, indicating careful preservation.
The golden metallic elements (clip and central ring) are in good condition, with slight, uniform wear typical of age. The clip retains good tension and proper alignment.
The Feather Touch nib in gold shows visible signs of use, consistent with the age of the piece, with no noticeable breaks, cracks, or misalignments. The original engravings remain clear and well-defined.
The Touchdown loading system has been verified and is functioning properly, allowing normal ink loading and unloading at the time of inspection.
Overall, it is an original pen, well-preserved and fully functional, suitable for both collection and regular use, with particular emphasis on its correct mechanical functioning.
It will be sent in a courtesy box for proper preservation.
Good auction!
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Model / Type
Touchdown
Country of Origin
United States
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Gold plated, Plastic
Manufacturer/ Brand
Sheaffer
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
11 mm
Length
129 mm
Nib size
F - Fine
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