Unknown Sheaffer

[Octo]

 

I saw a fp and pencil set yesterday at a resale shop that aroused my curiosity. Both appear gold plated and well used as the gold had been worn through in places. The seller proudly said, "The pencil still has lead in it." He didn't comment on the fp.

 

The pen has a triumph shaped nib that looks like an F which bends up slightly near its tip. The clip has a white dot at the top. Both ends of the pen are rounded. There is no lever, and the barrel doesn't unscrew for a cartridge. Instead there is an end cap about a half inch long.

 

What is it?

 

I don't need any more pens, but the price of the pair is $15. Are they worth that? Are there things I should look for if I go back there? Does the fp have a bladder to be replaced?

 

I know posts with no photos make identification difficult, but I don't own the pen. Thanks for any help you can offer.

[jar]

There are two possibilities for the filling system, either the Plunger filler or a Touchdown filler. The latter is fairly easy to get repaired, the former requires someone who really knows what to do. To tell the difference you unscrew the end cap. A thin rod will be the former system while a thick tube will be the latter. Regardless, both would be well worth getting restored.

 

AbE: to plan expenses figure an additional $25.00 for restoration.

Edited August 6, 2017 by jar

[tamiya]

And if the thick tube is chromed metal... it could be a Snorkel

[PaulS]

if the nib is undamaged and the bodywork sound, then for that money I'd buy .............. the inside workings can be replaced, and probably unlikely there's much damage internally anyway - might need new washers. Ask the seller to unscrew the rear of the pen, and pull to see what happens.

I could be wrong, but think most of the touchdown and snorkel varieties are plain solid colours, whereas the earlier Vac-Fil pens were striated.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I saw a fp and pencil set yesterday at a resale shop that aroused my curiosity. Both appear gold plated and well used as the gold had been worn through in places. The seller proudly said, "The pencil still has lead in it." He didn't comment on the fp.

The pen has a triumph shaped nib that looks like an F which bends up slightly near its tip. The clip has a white dot at the top. Both ends of the pen are rounded. There is no lever, and the barrel doesn't unscrew for a cartridge. Instead there is an end cap about a half inch long.

What is it?

I don't need any more pens, but the price of the pair is $15. Are they worth that? Are there things I should look for if I go back there? Does the fp have a bladder to be replaced?

I know posts with no photos make identification difficult, but I don't own the pen. Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

Buy it and send it to me! Will gladly pay commission.

[Octo]

Thanks much for the help and advice. FPN is full of kind people like you, which makes it a great place to come!