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This is a shot I took of the Classic Pens CP4 Richmond (L) & Washington ® 1997 Limited Edition fountain pens, based on the original Sheaffer Legacy Touchdown pen.
http://penhero.com/Temp/SheafferClassicPensCP4_1280_10.jpg
I always thought the engraving on these pens was especially photogenic and was pleased at how it jumps out in this shot.
The complex engraving on sterling silver base was done using a circular engraving machine dating from 1928 by the Murelli company in France.
You can read more about these pens here: http://classicpensinc.com/CP/CP4.htm
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Hi folks!

 

This is a previously unpublished throwback photo from 2006.

 

This is a Classic Pens CP4 Richmond sterling silver fountain pen engraved in a moiré guilloche, released in 1997. Paired with the CP4 Washington, the set was the fourth limited edition in the CP series, based on the sterling silver Sheaffer Legacy fountain pen. The pens commemorate the capital cities of the American Civil War. The complex engraving was done using a circular engraving machine dating from 1928 by the Murelli company in France. The Sheaffer Legacy was a modern version of the Sheaffer PFM, a landmark pen introduced in 1959 and noted for its new Inlaid nib and equipped with Sheaffer’s Snorkel filling unit. The Legacy uses a pneumatic Touchdown filler with a removable converter so cartridges may also be used. The pen fills by unscrewing the end cap, pulling out the plunger, inserting the nib into ink and quickly pushing in the plunger. It is fitted with a Sheaffer 18 karat gold Inlaid nib and accented with 22 karat gold plated trim. The cap band is laser engraved with CP4 and the individual edition number. Only 500 sets were produced.

 

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/ClassicPensCP4Richmond_2048_01.jpg

 

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Hi folks!

This is a previously unpublished throwback photo from 2006.

This is a Classic Pens CP4 Washington sterling silver fountain pen engraved in a Vague guilloche, a diamond over moire pattern, released in 1997. Paired with the CP4 Richmond, the set was the fourth limited edition in the CP series, based on the sterling silver Sheaffer Legacy fountain pen. The pens commemorate the capital cities of the American Civil War. The complex engraving was done using a circular engraving machine dating from 1928 by the Murelli company in France. The Sheaffer Legacy was a modern version of the Sheaffer PFM, a landmark pen introduced in 1959 and noted for its new Inlaid nib and equipped with Sheaffer’s Snorkel filling unit. The Legacy uses a pneumatic Touchdown filler with a removable converter so cartridges may also be used. The pen fills by unscrewing the end cap, pulling out the plunger, inserting the nib into ink and quickly pushing in the plunger. It is fitted with a Sheaffer 18 karat gold Inlaid nib and accented with 22 karat gold plated trim. The cap band is laser engraved with CP4 and the individual edition number. Only 500 sets were produced.

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/ClassicPensCP4Washington_2048_01.jpg

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Have you ever seen a gold version of the Washington? There is one on display at the Sheaffer Pen Museum. We don't have a Richmond though, but the standard Washington and gold Washington we do.

 

They are lovely pens.

Nathaniel Harter
Sheaffer Pen Museum Volunteer
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Have you ever seen a gold version of the Washington? There is one on display at the Sheaffer Pen Museum. We don't have a Richmond though, but the standard Washington and gold Washington we do.

 

They are lovely pens.

 

No - didn't know they exist. Can you post a photo?

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No - didn't know they exist. Can you post a photo?

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Nathaniel Harter
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