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February 28: Sheaffer Balance II Black c. 1998

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February 27: Sheaffer Balance II Millenium c. 1999

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February 26: Sheaffer Balance II Tiger Eye c. 2000

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February 25: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Pastel Gray c1952-1956

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February 24: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Pastel Green c. 1952-1959

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February 23: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman in Burgundy c. 1952-1959

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February 22: Sheaffer Snorkel Special in Black c. 1956-1959

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February 21: Sheaffer Balance A8 / Premier Black Vacuum-Fil c. 1936-1940

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February 20: Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 63 Russet & Jade c. 1935-1936

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February 19: Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V112 / 67 Amethyst & Gold c. 1936

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February 18: Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 63 Russet & Jade c. 1935-1936

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February 17: Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 63 Russet & Jade c. 1935-1936

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February 16: Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 60 Black c. 1935-1936

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February 15: Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 66 Ladies Emerald Pen c. 1936

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February 14: Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 60 Ladies Black Pen c. 1935-1936

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February 13: Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 59 Ladies Italian Marble Pen c. 1935-1936

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February 12: Lady Sheaffer VIII Balicon Jet (black) c. 1963-1964

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February 11: Montblanc 144 Meisterstück Classique cartridge / converter fountain pen c. 1980s

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February 10: Lady Sheaffer IX Balicon Red c. 1963-1964

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February 9: Sheaffer Targa Matte Black with 23 karat gold electroplated trim c. 1989 to 1998

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February 8: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Black c. 1952-1959

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February 7: Wahl Ribbon Design gold filled medium clip fountain pen c. 1929

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February 6: Aurora Europa Limited Edition piston fill fountain pen 2007

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February 5: Wahl Wave Design silver filled large clip fountain pen c. 1925-1926

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February 4: Wahl Checkerboard Design white gold filled miniature ringtop fountain pen c. 1924

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February 3: Wahl Check Design gold filled medium clip fountain pen c. 1925

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February 2: Wahl Ripple Design 12 karat gold filled medium clip fountain pen c1922-1924

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February 1: Aurora Hastil Sterling Silver Fountain Pen c. 1980

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This is an Aurora Hastil Sterling Silver Fountain Pen c. 1980. Designed by Marco Zanuso in 1969, the original slender, cylindrical stainless steel Hastil with 14 karat white gold nib is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Hastil has a patented leak preventing capillary feed called Idrograph. The barrel end has pair of black "brakes" to hold the cap securely. The nib section is ribbed for secure grip and has a serial number stamping. The pen was successful and was eventually made in precious metal and laquer finishes. This 5 3/8 inch long sterling silver cartridge / converter model has deeply cut engraved lines in the cap and barrel, a chrome plated spring loaded clip, and a 14 karat white gold medium nib. The cap and barrel ends have black disc inserts and the cap top one has the Aurora name on it. The cap and barrel have sterling silver hallmarks near the end caps. The success of the Hastil inspired other slim cylindrical pens in the 1970s such as the Montblanc Noblesse and Slim Line models.

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This is an Aurora Hastil Sterling Silver Fountain Pen c. 1980. Designed by Marco Zanuso in 1969, the original slender, cylindrical stainless steel Hastil with 14 karat white gold nib is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Hastil has a patented leak preventing capillary feed called Idrograph. The barrel end has pair of black "brakes" to hold the cap securely. The nib section is ribbed for secure grip and has a serial number stamping. The pen was successful and was eventually made in precious metal and laquer finishes. This 5 3/8 inch long sterling silver cartridge / converter model has deeply cut engraved lines in the cap and barrel, a chrome plated spring loaded clip, and a 14 karat white gold medium nib. The cap and barrel ends have black disc inserts and the cap top one has the Aurora name on it. The cap and barrel have sterling silver hallmarks near the end caps. The success of the Hastil inspired other slim cylindrical pens in the 1970s such as the Montblanc Noblesse and Slim Line models.

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This is a Wahl Model 549A Ripple Design 12 karat gold filled medium clip fountain pen c1922-1924. It is the second longest fountain pen, at 4 7/8 inches, with the engine turned Ripple design, a repeating pattern of straight lines with a small curve out that creates a ripple effect around the cap and barrel. Introduced on pencils in 1921 and pens in 1922 and continues through the 1925 catalog. The barrel has a rectangular blank for engraving. It features a Number 4 14 karat gold nib stamped Wahl. It sold for $8.00. Model 529 also came in a choice of sterling silver for $8.00 and 14 karat green gold fill for $9.00. Matching Eversharp pencils were available for $5.00.

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This is a Wahl Model 549A Ripple Design 12 karat gold filled medium clip fountain pen c1922-1924. It is the second longest fountain pen, at 4 7/8 inches, with the engine turned Ripple design, a repeating pattern of straight lines with a small curve out that creates a ripple effect around the cap and barrel. Introduced on pencils in 1921 and pens in 1922 and continues through the 1925 catalog. The barrel has a rectangular blank for engraving. It features a Number 4 14 karat gold nib stamped Wahl. It sold for $8.00. Model 529 also came in a choice of sterling silver for $8.00 and 14 karat green gold fill for $9.00. Matching Eversharp pencils were available for $5.00.

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This is a Wahl Model 421A Check Design gold filled medium clip fountain pen c. 1925. It is the second longest pen at 4 7/8 inches, of the two sizes of clip metal pens with the engine turned Check Design, a repeating panel of checks in a line pattern on the cap and barrel. The pattern is called Unique in the 1921 catalog, and Check from 1922 onward. Pens with this design have black ebonite sections. The barrel has a blank for engraving in one of the panels, as shown. It features a Number 2 14 karat gold nib stamped Wahl 14K. This pens dates c. 1925 because the WAHL name stamp is on the tab of the clip. Model 421 came a choice of silver filled, 12 karat yellow gold filled, sterling silver, or 14 karat green gold fill. Matching Eversharp pencils were available.

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This is a Wahl Model 421A Check Design gold filled medium clip fountain pen c. 1925. It is the second longest pen at 4 7/8 inches, of the two sizes of clip metal pens with the engine turned Check Design, a repeating panel of checks in a line pattern on the cap and barrel. The pattern is called Unique in the 1921 catalog, and Check from 1922 onward. Pens with this design have black ebonite sections. The barrel has a blank for engraving in one of the panels, as shown. It features a Number 2 14 karat gold nib stamped Wahl 14K. This pens dates c. 1925 because the WAHL name stamp is on the tab of the clip. Model 421 came a choice of silver filled, 12 karat yellow gold filled, sterling silver, or 14 karat green gold fill. Matching Eversharp pencils were available.

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This is a Wahl Checkerboard Design white gold filled miniature ringtop fountain pen c. 1924. This is a variation of the Checkerboard Design, a repeating pattern of panels of squares in plain blocks and straight lines, where the pattern is in panels going around the cap and barrel. This version only shows on the miniature pen and pencil in the catalogs. This 3 1/8 inch long pen is the smallest size Wahl pen and comes a with a 14 karat gold Number 0 size nib stamped WAHL 0 14 K. White gold fill is not listed in the catalogs and may have been a special order. Miniature pens appear to be introduced in 1924 and Wahl claimed these pens were capable of writing 1,200 words with one filling. The barrel has a rectangular blank for engraving.

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This is a Wahl Checkerboard Design white gold filled miniature ringtop fountain pen c. 1924. This is a variation of the Checkerboard Design, a repeating pattern of panels of squares in plain blocks and straight lines, where the pattern is in panels going around the cap and barrel. This version only shows on the miniature pen and pencil in the catalogs. This 3 1/8 inch long pen is the smallest size Wahl pen and comes a with a 14 karat gold Number 0 size nib stamped WAHL 0 14 K. White gold fill is not listed in the catalogs and may have been a special order. Miniature pens appear to be introduced in 1924 and Wahl claimed these pens were capable of writing 1,200 words with one filling. The barrel has a rectangular blank for engraving.

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This is a Wahl Wave Design silver filled large clip fountain pen c. 1925-1926. The Wave Design, introduced on pencils in 1924, is a panel of straight lines with a small curve out grouped evenly that create a series of waves repeating around the cap and barrel. Offered on pens from 1925 to 1926. This 4 15/16 inch long pen is the largest catalog size clip Wahl pen, model 645D and normally comes a with a 14 karat gold Number 4 size nib stamped WAHL 4 14 K. This example has a larger Number 5 nib. The barrel has a rectangular blank for engraving, opposite the lever. The pen sold for $5.00 and the matching model 35 Eversharp pencil sold for $2.00.

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This is a Wahl Wave Design silver filled large clip fountain pen c. 1925-1926. The Wave Design, introduced on pencils in 1924, is a panel of straight lines with a small curve out grouped evenly that create a series of waves repeating around the cap and barrel. Offered on pens from 1925 to 1926. This 4 15/16 inch long pen is the largest catalog size clip Wahl pen, model 645D and normally comes a with a 14 karat gold Number 4 size nib stamped WAHL 4 14 K. This example has a larger Number 5 nib. The barrel has a rectangular blank for engraving, opposite the lever. The pen sold for $5.00 and the matching model 35 Eversharp pencil sold for $2.00.

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This is an Aurora Europa Limited Edition piston fill fountain pen 2007. This 5 1/8 inch long pen commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, signed on 25 March 1957, establishing the European Community. The pen design includes symbols of events in European history. The six stars on the cap band represent the original EU members Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The factory and railway represent the industrial revolution. The stylized double helix represents the work of Francis Crick and James Watson that led to the discovery of the DNA molecule. The clip is engraved with the profile of Europe. Each pen is made of pearl-grey, white and black marbled resin, called Fumo di Londra. The cap is topped with a blue hydrothermal quartz. The edition number is engraved at the cap top. It features an 18 karat rhodium-plated solid gold nib. Retail price was $1,075.00 and 7,500 pens were made. Matching rollerball pens, ballpoint pens and sketch pencils were also made.

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This is an Aurora Europa Limited Edition piston fill fountain pen 2007. This 5 1/8 inch long pen commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, signed on 25 March 1957, establishing the European Community. The pen design includes symbols of events in European history. The six stars on the cap band represent the original EU members Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The factory and railway represent the industrial revolution. The stylized double helix represents the work of Francis Crick and James Watson that led to the discovery of the DNA molecule. The clip is engraved with the profile of Europe. Each pen is made of pearl-grey, white and black marbled resin, called Fumo di Londra. The cap is topped with a blue hydrothermal quartz. The edition number is engraved at the cap top. It features an 18 karat rhodium-plated solid gold nib. Retail price was $1,075.00 and 7,500 pens were made. Matching rollerball pens, ballpoint pens and sketch pencils were also made.

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This is a Wahl Ribbon Design gold filled medium clip fountain pen c. 1929. This 4 7/8 inch long pen has the engine turned Ribbon Design, a repeating pattern of four straight lines and a space around the cap and barrel. This example has five per panel. Though the pattern only shows in the 1921 catalog, this example dates c. 1929 due to the WAHL-EVERSHARP MADE IN CHICAGO cap top stamping. It comes with an earlier Number 2 14 karat gold nib stamped WAHL 2 14K.

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This is a Wahl Ribbon Design gold filled medium clip fountain pen c. 1929. This 4 7/8 inch long pen has the engine turned Ribbon Design, a repeating pattern of four straight lines and a space around the cap and barrel. This example has five per panel. Though the pattern only shows in the 1921 catalog, this example dates c. 1929 due to the WAHL-EVERSHARP MADE IN CHICAGO cap top stamping. It comes with an earlier Number 2 14 karat gold nib stamped WAHL 2 14K.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Black c. 1952-1959. Black was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Valiant has a Triumph two-tone palladium plated 14 karat gold nib, a plastic cap and barrel, a gold-filled clip and a 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. The 5 1/2 inch long Snorkel Valiant has a medium nib and sold for $19.75 and the matching pencil, $7.25.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Black c. 1952-1959. Black was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Valiant has a Triumph two-tone palladium plated 14 karat gold nib, a plastic cap and barrel, a gold-filled clip and a 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. The 5 1/2 inch long Snorkel Valiant has a medium nib and sold for $19.75 and the matching pencil, $7.25.

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This is a Sheaffer Targa Model 1003 Matte Black with 23 karat gold electroplated trim c. 1989 to 1998. There are two versions of the Targa model 1003. This is the later version which has a gold plated cap top ornament. The earlier c. 1980 to 1988 version has a matte black cap top ornament. Both versions feature the Sheaffer Inlaid 14 karat gold nib. The section has a single gold plated trim ring. On this version, the top and bottom of the barrel have gold plated trim rings. The cap top and barrel end have flat round black inserts. The back side of the cap top ornament is laser engraved SHEAFFER U.S.A. Matching rollerball pens, ballpoint pens and pencils were made.

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This is a Sheaffer Targa Model 1003 Matte Black with 23 karat gold electroplated trim c. 1989 to 1998. There are two versions of the Targa model 1003. This is the later version which has a gold plated cap top ornament. The earlier c. 1980 to 1988 version has a matte black cap top ornament. Both versions feature the Sheaffer Inlaid 14 karat gold nib. The section has a single gold plated trim ring. On this version, the top and bottom of the barrel have gold plated trim rings. The cap top and barrel end have flat round black inserts. The back side of the cap top ornament is laser engraved SHEAFFER U.S.A. Matching rollerball pens, ballpoint pens and pencils were made.

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This is a Lady Sheaffer IX Balicon Red c. 1963-1964. The Balicon name is a departure from naming Lady Sheaffer models after fabrics and weaves, and actually has no dictionary definition. It was also used on two models, this model IX and the model VIII, an identical pen with a black section. This clipless model features a polished gold plated metal cap and barrel with an engraved net pattern with red color fill Sheaffer called Tulle when on the Lady Sheaffer XI, XII and XIV models. The section is Red color to compliment the cap and barrel. The gold Stylpoint nib, previously used on earlier model AC19 PEP cartridge pens and the Imperial I, is not hallmarked and is a new nib for the Lady Sheafffer line in 1963. The two Balicon models are essentially reworked Lady Sheaffer XII Tulle pens with new sections. The pen is about 5 3/8 inches long capped. It sold for $7.95 and the matching pencil sold for $5.00.

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This is a Lady Sheaffer IX Balicon Red c. 1963-1964. The Balicon name is a departure from naming Lady Sheaffer models after fabrics and weaves, and actually has no dictionary definition. It was also used on two models, this model IX and the model VIII, an identical pen with a black section. This clipless model features a polished gold plated metal cap and barrel with an engraved net pattern with red color fill Sheaffer called Tulle when on the Lady Sheaffer XI, XII and XIV models. The section is Red color to compliment the cap and barrel. The gold Stylpoint nib, previously used on earlier model AC19 PEP cartridge pens and the Imperial I, is not hallmarked and is a new nib for the Lady Sheafffer line in 1963. The two Balicon models are essentially reworked Lady Sheaffer XII Tulle pens with new sections. The pen is about 5 3/8 inches long capped. It sold for $7.95 and the matching pencil sold for $5.00.

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This is a Montblanc 144 Meisterstück Classique cartridge / converter fountain pen c. 1980s. This 5 5/16 inch long pen was the second smallest of the Meisterstück pen line and is made of black plastic with gold plated trim. The cap top ornament is the Montblanc six pointed snow cap symbol. The triple cap band is engraved MONTBLANC - MEISTERSTÜCK. The 14 karat gold nib is stamped 4810, the height of Mont Blanc in meters and the highest mountain in the Alps, below is the Montblanc logo, 14K and MONTBLANC. The washer clip creates a gold plated trim ring on the cap. The section has a gold plated trim ring near the nib and feed and the metal thread piece serves as a gold plated trim ring at the base. There is a gold plated trim ring near the bottom of the barrel. The pen uses Montblanc international type cartridges and converter. Nib grades available were extra fine, fine, medium, broad, double broad, oblique medium, oblique broad and oblique double broad. Matching rollerball pens, ballpoint pens and pencils were made.

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This is a Montblanc 144 Meisterstück Classique cartridge / converter fountain pen c. 1980s. This 5 5/16 inch long pen was the second smallest of the Meisterstück pen line and is made of black plastic with gold plated trim. The cap top ornament is the Montblanc six pointed snow cap symbol. The triple cap band is engraved MONTBLANC - MEISTERSTÜCK. The 14 karat gold nib is stamped 4810, the height of Mont Blanc in meters and the highest mountain in the Alps, below is the Montblanc logo, 14K and MONTBLANC. The washer clip creates a gold plated trim ring on the cap. The section has a gold plated trim ring near the nib and feed and the metal thread piece serves as a gold plated trim ring at the base. There is a gold plated trim ring near the bottom of the barrel. The pen uses Montblanc international type cartridges and converter. Nib grades available were extra fine, fine, medium, broad, double broad, oblique medium, oblique broad and oblique double broad. Matching rollerball pens, ballpoint pens and pencils were made.

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This is a Lady Sheaffer VIII Balicon Jet (black) c. 1963-1964. The Balicon name is a departure from naming Lady Sheaffer models after fabrics and weaves, and actually has no dictionary definition. It was also used on two models, this model VIII and the model IX, an identical pen with a red section. This clipless model features a polished gold plated metal cap and barrel with an engraved net pattern with black color fill Sheaffer called Tulle when on the Lady Sheaffer XI, XII and XIV models. The section is Jet black color to compliment the cap and barrel. The gold Stylpoint nib, previously used on earlier model AC19 PEP cartridge pens and the Imperial I, is not hallmarked and is a new nib for the Lady Sheafffer line in 1963. The two Balicon models are essentially reworked Lady Sheaffer XII Tulle pens with new sections. The pen is about 5 3/8 inches long capped. It sold for $7.95 and the matching pencil sold for $5.00.

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This is a Lady Sheaffer VIII Balicon Jet (black) c. 1963-1964. The Balicon name is a departure from naming Lady Sheaffer models after fabrics and weaves, and actually has no dictionary definition. It was also used on two models, this model VIII and the model IX, an identical pen with a red section. This clipless model features a polished gold plated metal cap and barrel with an engraved net pattern with black color fill Sheaffer called Tulle when on the Lady Sheaffer XI, XII and XIV models. The section is Jet black color to compliment the cap and barrel. The gold Stylpoint nib, previously used on earlier model AC19 PEP cartridge pens and the Imperial I, is not hallmarked and is a new nib for the Lady Sheafffer line in 1963. The two Balicon models are essentially reworked Lady Sheaffer XII Tulle pens with new sections. The pen is about 5 3/8 inches long capped. It sold for $7.95 and the matching pencil sold for $5.00.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 59 Ladies Italian Marble Pen c. 1935-1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 111 for the small clipless ladies pen, and color code 59 for Italian Marble. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. This example is the smallest size at 4 1/8 inches long among three clipless versions of the Visofl V series pens. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid. It has a Number 1 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 1 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 59 Ladies Italian Marble Pen c. 1935-1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 111 for the small clipless ladies pen, and color code 59 for Italian Marble. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. This example is the smallest size at 4 1/8 inches long among three clipless versions of the Visofl V series pens. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid. It has a Number 1 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 1 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 60 Ladies Black Pen c. 1935-1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 111 for the small clipless ladies pen, and color code 60 for Black. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. This example is the smallest size at 4 1/8 inches long among three clipless versions of the Visofl V series pens. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid. It has a Number 1 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 1 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 60 Ladies Black Pen c. 1935-1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 111 for the small clipless ladies pen, and color code 60 for Black. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. This example is the smallest size at 4 1/8 inches long among three clipless versions of the Visofl V series pens. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid. It has a Number 1 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 1 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 66 Ladies Emerald Pen c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 111 for the small clipless ladies pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longer 4 3/4 inch version of the V111 introduced in October, 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid. It has a Number 1 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 1 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V111 / 66 Ladies Emerald Pen c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 111 for the small clipless ladies pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longer 4 3/4 inch version of the V111 introduced in October, 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid. It has a Number 1 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 1 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 60 Black c. 1935-1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 211 for the clip pen, and color code 60 for Black. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in September, 1935. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid and has a 1/4 inch wide rolled gold filigree cap band. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 60 Black c. 1935-1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 211 for the clip pen, and color code 60 for Black. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in September, 1935. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid and has a 1/4 inch wide rolled gold filigree cap band. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 63 Russet & Jade c. 1935-1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 211 for the clip pen, and color code 63 for Russet & Jade. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in September, 1935. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid and has a 1/4 inch wide rolled gold filigree cap band. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 63 Russet & Jade c. 1935-1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 211 for the clip pen, and color code 63 for Russet & Jade. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in September, 1935. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid and has a 1/4 inch wide rolled gold filigree cap band. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V212 / 66 Emerald c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 212 for the two cap band clip pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in October, 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid and two narrow rolled gold filigree cap bands. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V212 / 66 Emerald c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 212 for the two cap band clip pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in October, 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid and two narrow rolled gold filigree cap bands. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V112 / 67 Amethyst & Gold c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 112 for the two cap band clipless ladies pen, and color code 67 for Amethyst & Gold. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the second longest version at 4 3/4 inches introduced in October, 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid and two narrow rolled gold filigree cap bands. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V112 / 67 Amethyst & Gold c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 112 for the two cap band clipless ladies pen, and color code 67 for Amethyst & Gold. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the second longest version at 4 3/4 inches introduced in October, 1936. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Imitation Mother-O'-Pearl, Blue, and Emerald celluloid and two narrow rolled gold filigree cap bands. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 66 Emerald c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 211 for the clip pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in September, 1935. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid and has a 1/4 inch wide rolled gold filigree cap band. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Mabie Todd Swan Visofil 'V' Series V211 / 66 Emerald c. 1936. The Mabie Todd model is V for Visofil, 211 for the clip pen, and color code 66 for Emerald. Mabie Todd introduced the Visofil pen in 1935 to compete in the "ink visible" trend going on at the time. This is the longest version at 5 inches introduced in September, 1935. The Visofil V Series is a uniquely designed ink sac pen with a clear plunger providing a view to the ink level. The sac actually is cut at both ends, with one attaching to the section and the other attaching to the spring loaded plunger. Repeatedly pressing the plunger draws ink into the sac and eventually the ink level can be seen through the clear plunger. The cap top is black ebonite stamped with the Mabie Todd Swan logo highlighted in white. This pen came in Italian Marble, Black, Russet & Jade, Brown Amber, and Amethyst & Gold celluloid and has a 1/4 inch wide rolled gold filigree cap band. It has a Number 2 size 14 karat gold nib, stamped SWAN over 2 over 14CT over MABIE TODD over & CO LTD.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance A8 / Premier Black Vacuum-Fil c. 1936-1940. It’s about 5 1/2 inches long and sold for $10.00. It has the 1000 price stamping under the imprint on the barrel. The barrel is actually alternating black and clear celluloid strips so that the ink level can be seen by the user. It fills by unscrewing the end cap, pulling out the plunger, putting the nib in ink and pressing the plunger down once. This example is very ambered, so the clear strips are hard to see. This size White Dot Balance pen was offered in 1936 with Black, Golden Brown, Ebonized Pearl, Gray Pearl (silver color trim), and Rose Glow celluloid. Marine Green was added in 1937. Ebonized Pearl and Rose Glow were dropped in 1939. Carmine was added in 1940.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance A8 / Premier Black Vacuum-Fil c. 1936-1940. It’s about 5 1/2 inches long and sold for $10.00. It has the 1000 price stamping under the imprint on the barrel. The barrel is actually alternating black and clear celluloid strips so that the ink level can be seen by the user. It fills by unscrewing the end cap, pulling out the plunger, putting the nib in ink and pressing the plunger down once. This example is very ambered, so the clear strips are hard to see. This size White Dot Balance pen was offered in 1936 with Black, Golden Brown, Ebonized Pearl, Gray Pearl (silver color trim), and Rose Glow celluloid. Marine Green was added in 1937. Ebonized Pearl and Rose Glow were dropped in 1939. Carmine was added in 1940.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Special in Black c. 1956-1959. The Special was a new entry-level model below the Admiral. It featured an open palladium silver nib, plastic cap and barrel, gold-filled clip stamped "SHEAFFER'S", and 1/4" wide gold-filled cap band. It was introduced prior to the new colors launched in 1957 as confirmed colors were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), and pastel green. Some secondary sources list buckskin tan, vermilion (a tangerine), and sage green, but these are not verified by primary sources. The Snorkel Special pen sold for $7.95 in 1956 and the pen and pencil set sold for $13.95.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Special in Black c. 1956-1959. The Special was a new entry-level model below the Admiral. It featured an open palladium silver nib, plastic cap and barrel, gold-filled clip stamped "SHEAFFER'S", and 1/4" wide gold-filled cap band. It was introduced prior to the new colors launched in 1957 as confirmed colors were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), and pastel green. Some secondary sources list buckskin tan, vermilion (a tangerine), and sage green, but these are not verified by primary sources. The Snorkel Special pen sold for $7.95 in 1956 and the pen and pencil set sold for $13.95.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman in Burgundy c. 1952-1959. Burgundy was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Statesman has a Triumph palladium-silver alloy nib (may be hallmarked PdAg), plastic cap and barrel, gold-filled clip and 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. In 1956, the Snorkel Statesman sold for US $15.50 and with a matching pencil, US $22.75.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman in Burgundy c. 1952-1959. Burgundy was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Statesman has a Triumph palladium-silver alloy nib (may be hallmarked PdAg), plastic cap and barrel, gold-filled clip and 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. In 1956, the Snorkel Statesman sold for US $15.50 and with a matching pencil, US $22.75.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Pastel Green c. 1952-1959. Pastel Green was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Valiant has a Triumph two-tone palladium plated 14 karat gold nib, a plastic cap and barrel, a gold-filled clip and a 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. The 5 1/2 inch long Snorkel Valiant has a medium nib and sold for $19.75 and the matching pencil, $7.25.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Pastel Green c. 1952-1959. Pastel Green was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Valiant has a Triumph two-tone palladium plated 14 karat gold nib, a plastic cap and barrel, a gold-filled clip and a 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. The 5 1/2 inch long Snorkel Valiant has a medium nib and sold for $19.75 and the matching pencil, $7.25.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Pastel Gray c1952-1956. Pastel Gray was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The fountain pen has a Triumph palladium-silver alloy nib (some are hallmarked PdAg), polished stainless steel cap with a repeating pattern of four straight longitudinal engraved lines in a stepped grouping, gold-filled cap band, gold-filled clip, and plastic barrel. Barrel colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. The Clipper fountain pen is 5 1/2 inches long and sold for $18.50. The matching pencil sold for $7.50.

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This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Pastel Gray c1952-1956. Pastel Gray was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The fountain pen has a Triumph palladium-silver alloy nib (some are hallmarked PdAg), polished stainless steel cap with a repeating pattern of four straight longitudinal engraved lines in a stepped grouping, gold-filled cap band, gold-filled clip, and plastic barrel. Barrel colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. The Clipper fountain pen is 5 1/2 inches long and sold for $18.50. The matching pencil sold for $7.50.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance II Tiger Eye model 879 sold as a Levenger special edition c. 2000. Its about 5 3/4 inches long and sold for $175.00. It's a cartridge / converter pen. It has the Sheaffer White Dot on the cap, SHEAFFER'S stamped on the gold plated clip, and two gold plated cap bands. The trim is all gold electroplate. The 18 karat gold medium nib is a replica of the Sheaffer Feathertouch nibs of the 1930s. Matching ballpoint and rollerball pens were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance II Tiger Eye model 879 sold as a Levenger special edition c. 2000. Its about 5 3/4 inches long and sold for $175.00. It's a cartridge / converter pen. It has the Sheaffer White Dot on the cap, SHEAFFER'S stamped on the gold plated clip, and two gold plated cap bands. The trim is all gold electroplate. The 18 karat gold medium nib is a replica of the Sheaffer Feathertouch nibs of the 1930s. Matching ballpoint and rollerball pens were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance II Millenium model 891 sold in special packaging with a clock/pen holder and a bottle of ink c. 1999. Its about 5 3/4 inches long and sold pen only for $175.00. It's a cartridge / converter pen. It has the Sheaffer White Dot on the cap, SHEAFFER'S stamped on the gold plated clip, and a single gold plated cap band stamped MILLENIUM. The trim is all gold electroplate. The 18 karat gold broad nib is a replica of the Sheaffer Feathertouch nibs of the 1930s. The nib shows unexpected loss to the palladium plating. Matching ballpoint and rollerball pens were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance II Millenium model 891 sold in special packaging with a clock/pen holder and a bottle of ink c. 1999. Its about 5 3/4 inches long and sold pen only for $175.00. It's a cartridge / converter pen. It has the Sheaffer White Dot on the cap, SHEAFFER'S stamped on the gold plated clip, and a single gold plated cap band stamped MILLENIUM. The trim is all gold electroplate. The 18 karat gold broad nib is a replica of the Sheaffer Feathertouch nibs of the 1930s. The nib shows unexpected loss to the palladium plating. Matching ballpoint and rollerball pens were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance II Black model 873 c. 1998. Its about 5 3/4 inches long and sold for $99.00. It's a cartridge / converter pen. It has the Sheaffer White Dot on the cap, SHEAFFER'S stamped on the gold plated clip, and a single gold plated cap band. The trim is all gold electroplate. The 14 karat gold medium nib is a replica of the Sheaffer Lifetime nibs of the 1930s. Matching ballpoint and rollerball pens were also made.

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This is a Sheaffer Balance II Black model 873 c. 1998. Its about 5 3/4 inches long and sold for $99.00. It's a cartridge / converter pen. It has the Sheaffer White Dot on the cap, SHEAFFER'S stamped on the gold plated clip, and a single gold plated cap band. The trim is all gold electroplate. The 14 karat gold medium nib is a replica of the Sheaffer Lifetime nibs of the 1930s. Matching ballpoint and rollerball pens were also made.