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Description
Offered for sale is a vintageW.A. Sheaffer Touchdownfountain pen manufactured inFort Madison, Iowa, U.S.A.
The pen retains its original14K Sheaffer\'s Feather Touch No. 5 gold niband Touchdown pneumatic filling system. It is an attractive dark green example with gold-filled trim and a solid Sheaffer\'s clip.
Barrel Imprint
The barrel is clearly stamped:
W. A. SHEAFFER PEN CO.
FORT MADISON, IOWA
MADE IN U.S.A.
No model or price code is visible beneath the imprint.
Nib Imprint
The original nib is marked:
SHEAFFER\'S
FEATHER TOUCH
MADE IN U.S.A.
5
14K
The nib appears original to the pen, with even tines and no obvious cracks or bends visible during inspection.
Condition
- Original dark green finish with good gloss.
- Gold-filled trim shows normal age-related wear.
- Original solid Sheaffer\'s clip.
- Barrel imprint remains clear and legible.
- Original 14K Feather Touch No. 5 nib.
- Feed appears original.
- Touchdown filling mechanism is complete.
- Stainless Touchdown tube extends and retracts normally.
- Filling system hasnot been testedand should be assumed to require restoration (new sac and seals) before use.
- No obvious cracks observed in the barrel or cap during visual inspection.
- Normal light scratches and handling marks consistent with age and use.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Included
- Vintage Sheaffer Touchdown fountain pen
- Original 14K Feather Touch No. 5 gold nib
- Original Touchdown filling mechanism
SoldAS IS, untested, for restoration, collection, or display.
