Shaeffer Display Case Store Model

[Speterson1000]

I bought a large 5ft x 2 ft x 3ft high glass and wooden case. They finally cleaned it off and the Shaeffer name is on the metal along the back. There is a flip up metal section and inside are place for ink bottles. There is red felt on the inside, I am so excited and forgot to get a picture. I will pick it up next week to show photos. I envision putting it in an antique store here in PA where I sell pens. Anyone have any ephemera showing one I would appreciate a look so I can bring it back to life. Thanks.

[ThirdeYe]

Great find! Definitely can't wait to see the pics.

[DRP]

Yes! Send pictures!

[karenjn]

Awesome find! Can't wait to see the pics.

[Speterson1000]

Finally picked it up today.

[jar]

Nice. Brings back memories when most every men's store, drug store, jewelery store and even the occasional feed and seed had a fountain pen display case.

[Glenn-SC]

Cool!

 

I've seen a metal Sheaffer Display Case, it was no where near that nice.

[Speterson1000]

The back has a ton of drawers and shelves for stock. I hope to get the wood back to shape and place in an antiques store where I sell stuff. I will post a picture when finished.

[pen2paper]

looks in Very good condition!

is the red felt as pristine as the shot appears?

 

very cool!

 

 

[Speterson1000]

Yes, only the wood shows wear and that is worn down, the glass and metal are all great. It has ink wells built in as you see in the photo and when you open the back the pen trays flatten so the salesperson can see them. Someone said these were in Men's stores back in the day. It is pretty big and really heavy. It lights up also. Thought it was cool.

[Roger W.]

You can detatch the top from the bottom to restore it (I have the same model). Mine was stained dark so I sanded it down and got it back to a honey color. Yours is in the blonde oak so your efforts should get a better final result to the original. You are missing the slide in displays at either end of the case. I replaced the top piece of glass as it was very scratched up. I haven't got a good method for that beyond the fact that enough of the screws were out of the back side to make the top case loose enough to fit it in.

 

Roger W.

 

http://www.sheafferflattops.com/images/cabinet1.jpg

1950's 6 fout cabinet.

[Roger W.]

Double post.

Edited December 28, 2010 by Roger W.

[Speterson1000]

Stunning, very cool! Now I am getting excited!

[Glenn-SC]

You can detatch the top from the bottom to restore it (I have the same model). 1950's 6 foot cabinet.

 

Hey Roger, I can still see some of the floor!

[Roger W.]

Glenn;

 

That's because the gun safe sits off to the left and the door needs room to swing open - lots of pens in there!

 

Roger W.

[Speterson1000]

So life has gotten a little busy. Anyone have any interest in this cabinet? You would need to pick it up here in PA. Message me if interested. thanks

 

I listed the cabinet in the classified section of the forum. Thanks

Edited November 16, 2015 by Speterson1000