Sheaffer Imperial Masterpiece Or Triumph? Can Someone Help Me Figure This Out?

[sundragon]

Hello all, I'm a fountain pen noob

 

I inherited my father's Sheaffer fountain pen and I've done a little research and it's either a 14K Imperial Triumph or 14K Imperial Masterpiece touchdown.

 

I found an article: http://www.penhero.com/PenGallery/Sheaffer/SheafferImperialsEarly.htm which helped me identify the pen.

 

How can I tell which one it is and what year it was made?

 

Thanks!!

 

Edited May 10, 2016 by sundragon

[sundragon]

Here's a picture of the nib

[northstar]

Sheaffer legacy1

[sundragon]

Sheaffer legacy1

Well... My father passed away in 1988 and I just read the Legacy 1 came out in 1995, 7 years after he passed away.... Um???

[viju]

I think all legacies are with 18 k nibs. If this pen is with 14 k nib, it is definitely an Imperial Masterpiece or a Triumph Imperial. The Masterpiece will be hallmarked on cap and barrel.

[sundragon]

• The nib says "Sheaffer® 14K 585 USA".
• The cap has "Sheaffer" and what looks like a crown and "18".
• The clip has a crown and "18".
• The touchdown has the same hallmarks as the cap and nib: a crown, and an "18".
• The shaft of the pen has: "SPCo" a crown, a shield or head, an "18" and an "M".

 

Would it kill them to just write "Masterpiece" or "Triumph" in fine letters somewhere??

 

I'm trying to take pictures with my phone with a little luck.

 

Okay, more research and I think this is the pen: http://www.sheaffertarga.com/Imperial%20and%20Triumph/18K%20%20Imperial%20Masterpiece%20FP.html

 

It holds ink writes with a fine line - if this is an 18K solid gold pen, how much is it worth?

 

Also, I've inked it with Waterman Florida Blue, is that safe? May I use Iroshizuku, Noodler's, or Private Reserve?

Edited May 10, 2016 by sundragon

[jar]

No idea on value but most inks should be fine as long as the sac is intact, BUT, I'd probably get the sac changed just to be safe.

[Happy Harry]

Masterpiece, and a nice example too. Value is somewhat difficult but around the $1000- $1200 give or take a bit ( I might be a bit low), insurance wise around $2000. It's not actually "solid gold" but a solid gold over a plastic base so there's not all that much actual gold in the pen.

[northstar]

A Masterpiece then , congratulations

[sundragon]

A Masterpiece then , congratulations

Thanks!

 

Masterpiece, and a nice example too. Value is somewhat difficult but around the $1000- $1200 give or take a bit ( I might be a bit low), insurance wise around $2000. It's not actually "solid gold" but a solid gold over a plastic base so there's not all that much actual gold in the pen.

Got it, that helps! I would like to write with it but it's good to know it's not going to be an office pen, haha

Do you have any idea of when the pen was manufactured? I'm going to assume 60-70s?

 

No idea on value but most inks should be fine as long as the sac is intact, BUT, I'd probably get the sac changed just to be safe.

Is that something I can do myself? Any place you can recommend. I would prefer somewhere in DC but honestly, I prefer a reputable place vs location.

Edited May 11, 2016 by sundragon

[jar]

 

Is that something I can do myself? Any place you can recommend. I would prefer somewhere in DC but honestly, I prefer a reputable place vs location.

It's been a long time since I was in the DC area but I'd likely call Bert over at Bertram's Inkwell and ask him about resacing and restoring if I did not do it myself. You can by complete touchdown repair kits to do that one though from David Nishimura at Vintage pens.

[sundragon]

It's been a long time since I was in the DC area but I'd likely call Bert over at Bertram's Inkwell and ask him about resacing and restoring if I did not do it myself. You can by complete touchdown repair kits to do that one though from David Nishimura at Vintage pens.

Thank you!

[Shaporama]

Thanks!

 

Got it, that helps! I would like to write with it but it's good to know it's not going to be an office pen, haha

Do you have any idea of when the pen was manufactured? I'm going to assume 60-70s?

 

Is that something I can do myself? Any place you can recommend. I would prefer somewhere in DC but honestly, I prefer a reputable place vs location.

What about Fahrney's on F Street downtown. Last time I was there they were still doing repairs

[sundragon]

What about Fahrney's on F Street downtown. Last time I was there they were still doing repairs

I'll call them, than you - I totally forgot they actually repair pens along with selling them

[mitto]

I got mine for $450.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry, I can't upload any more pictures. I am afraid I would have to delete some of my attachments to be able to post more pictures.

 

Anyhow the pen is marked crown and 18 on cap, clip, blind cap and bareel. The pen is made in England.

 

Regards.

[sundragon]

Yup, that looks like mine, thanks for the confirmation.

 

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I got mine for $450.00.
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Sorry, I can't upload any more pictures. I am afraid I would have to delete some of my attachments to be able to post more pictures.
Anyhow the pen is marked crown and 18 on cap, clip, blind cap and bareel. The pen is made in England.

Regards.

Edited May 13, 2016 by sundragon