1930S SHEAFFER SENIOR JADE CELLULOID FLAT TOP FOUNTAIN PEN RESTORED NEAR
Item History & Price
For your consideration, we are offering for sale this Amazing Restored Mid 1930s Sheaffer White Dot Senior Jade Flat Top Fountain Pen. This fountain pen has been thoroughly taken apart, cleaned and put back together and now is in wonderful writing condition.
I have ultrasonically cleaned the NIB, feed, and section. Replaced the old rubber sac with a new silicone sac to help preserve the coloring of this Jade. Hand polished the Gold Filled Sheaffer Clip, Cap Banding, and 14K Go...ld Lifetime NIB. I also cleaned, buffed, polished, and waxed the barrel and cap to bring back the vibrancy and to protect the celluloid of the fountain pen. The color of this Jade is with gorgeous, vibrant color - no discoloration.
This fountain pen cap and barrel are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, teeth marks with the cap always securing tightly to the barrel. The cap has the Sheaffer Gold Filled Clip that displays bright gold filled trim - there is some of the slightest wear to the highpoint of the ball on the clip. The Cap Banding is in excellent condition with no wear of the gold filled plating. The Gold Filled Lever is in perfect condition with no wear of the gold filled material. The barrel is clearly stamped with, "W.A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. FORT MADISON, IOWA U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A.". Collector Alert: This pen is in remarkable condition with the Jade color displaying so vibrantly. There are no monograms or personalizations on the cap or barrel. This Sheaffer Senior Flat Top Fountain Pen measures 5 1/4" in length capped and 6 5/8" posted.
I have tested the lever filling mechanism with water and fills as it should. The filling system is working as it should.
This Sheaffer has a 14K Lifetime Nib. The actual iridium tip on this Sheaffer Nib has a fine point measuring roughly .55mm when measured with digital calipers. When writing a sample with this NIB, it writes with a fine to a medium/broad line. In the writing sample provided, the fine line measures at .57mm and will flex to a medium/broad stroke measuring .89mm with medium to firm pressure when I measured with digital calipers. The Nib creates a smooth writing experience for such a rigid point. The writing sample was done with the actual pen in the images that are listed for sale. The writing sample was performed by dipping the Nib in Parker Quink Blue Ink.
Any specks of white in the images are from the cotton that I used to clean the barrel and cap.
This is a fabulous vintage Senior Sheaffer Flat Top Fountain Pen in the Jade Celluloid that would grade in excellent to near mint condition. Certainly, this writing instrument is collector grade! It is ready to write with or just add to writing arsenal collection.
Please review all my images as they are part of the description. If you have any questions, please ask. I have other restored fountain pens for sale, if you have the time, please look through my listings. Always happy to consider your offers.
Please Read Carefully Before Bidding: I strive to find unique and difficult to find pieces that I believe will capture the attention of collectors. I spend a great deal of time traveling, talking with people, sitting at auctions and waiting in line at estate sales to find these pieces. Some of the items are "farm fresh" and some I have had in my possession for years and time to let others enjoy. Please make sure this item is what you want before bidding. If you would like different pictures or have concerns about damage, on whether it is repainted or repaired ask before bidding. If I can find out, I will. These are antiques so expect them not to be "perfect".
Items: I do not clean most items for fear of harm. I, unfortunately, am not an expert on anything, if you need any further info or pictures, please contact me before bidding. I will do my best to help you.
Shipping: $9.90 Standard Shipping w/Insurance. If you want faster service, please contact me to receive a quote. I will certainly combine shipping if you want to purchase more than one of my item's. Please note that if you are purchasing any of my items and you are outside of the USA, all items are shipped via the Global Shipping Program. The Global Shipping Program adds import charges, 3rd party fees, and shipping that are more than my quoted shipping price for USA / Domestic shipments. The Global Shipping Program is currently the only accepted shipping service that I use for non-domestic shipments.
Payments Accepted: PayPal (With verified address and account only)
Refunds: Item must be returned within 30 days of receiving it and in the same condition as received. The item cost will be refunded. (Buyer pays all shipping and insurance). Item must be returned with Delivery Confirmation. Item must be returned to qualify for a refund. I do not give refunds for uninsured items if they get broke in shipping. ( I do pack carefully, I do not want them to arrive broken.) Some of my listings include insurance on shipping. Please make sure they do, if not please request it, if you would like it added.
I have ultrasonically cleaned the NIB, feed, and section. Replaced the old rubber sac with a new silicone sac to help preserve the coloring of this Jade. Hand polished the Gold Filled Sheaffer Clip, Cap Banding, and 14K Go...ld Lifetime NIB. I also cleaned, buffed, polished, and waxed the barrel and cap to bring back the vibrancy and to protect the celluloid of the fountain pen. The color of this Jade is with gorgeous, vibrant color - no discoloration.
This fountain pen cap and barrel are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, teeth marks with the cap always securing tightly to the barrel. The cap has the Sheaffer Gold Filled Clip that displays bright gold filled trim - there is some of the slightest wear to the highpoint of the ball on the clip. The Cap Banding is in excellent condition with no wear of the gold filled plating. The Gold Filled Lever is in perfect condition with no wear of the gold filled material. The barrel is clearly stamped with, "W.A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. FORT MADISON, IOWA U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A.". Collector Alert: This pen is in remarkable condition with the Jade color displaying so vibrantly. There are no monograms or personalizations on the cap or barrel. This Sheaffer Senior Flat Top Fountain Pen measures 5 1/4" in length capped and 6 5/8" posted.
I have tested the lever filling mechanism with water and fills as it should. The filling system is working as it should.
This Sheaffer has a 14K Lifetime Nib. The actual iridium tip on this Sheaffer Nib has a fine point measuring roughly .55mm when measured with digital calipers. When writing a sample with this NIB, it writes with a fine to a medium/broad line. In the writing sample provided, the fine line measures at .57mm and will flex to a medium/broad stroke measuring .89mm with medium to firm pressure when I measured with digital calipers. The Nib creates a smooth writing experience for such a rigid point. The writing sample was done with the actual pen in the images that are listed for sale. The writing sample was performed by dipping the Nib in Parker Quink Blue Ink.
Any specks of white in the images are from the cotton that I used to clean the barrel and cap.
This is a fabulous vintage Senior Sheaffer Flat Top Fountain Pen in the Jade Celluloid that would grade in excellent to near mint condition. Certainly, this writing instrument is collector grade! It is ready to write with or just add to writing arsenal collection.
Please review all my images as they are part of the description. If you have any questions, please ask. I have other restored fountain pens for sale, if you have the time, please look through my listings. Always happy to consider your offers.
Please Read Carefully Before Bidding: I strive to find unique and difficult to find pieces that I believe will capture the attention of collectors. I spend a great deal of time traveling, talking with people, sitting at auctions and waiting in line at estate sales to find these pieces. Some of the items are "farm fresh" and some I have had in my possession for years and time to let others enjoy. Please make sure this item is what you want before bidding. If you would like different pictures or have concerns about damage, on whether it is repainted or repaired ask before bidding. If I can find out, I will. These are antiques so expect them not to be "perfect".
Items: I do not clean most items for fear of harm. I, unfortunately, am not an expert on anything, if you need any further info or pictures, please contact me before bidding. I will do my best to help you.
Shipping: $9.90 Standard Shipping w/Insurance. If you want faster service, please contact me to receive a quote. I will certainly combine shipping if you want to purchase more than one of my item's. Please note that if you are purchasing any of my items and you are outside of the USA, all items are shipped via the Global Shipping Program. The Global Shipping Program adds import charges, 3rd party fees, and shipping that are more than my quoted shipping price for USA / Domestic shipments. The Global Shipping Program is currently the only accepted shipping service that I use for non-domestic shipments.
Payments Accepted: PayPal (With verified address and account only)
Refunds: Item must be returned within 30 days of receiving it and in the same condition as received. The item cost will be refunded. (Buyer pays all shipping and insurance). Item must be returned with Delivery Confirmation. Item must be returned to qualify for a refund. I do not give refunds for uninsured items if they get broke in shipping. ( I do pack carefully, I do not want them to arrive broken.) Some of my listings include insurance on shipping. Please make sure they do, if not please request it, if you would like it added.
