Description

Vintage sheaffer imperial touchdown VIII burgundy barrel fountain pen in pre-owned super mint condition (near NOS) , with inlaid 14K solid gold F nib. Pen is in perfect working condition. Cap is 12K gold rolled.

sheaffer imperial VIII fountain pen with 14K solid gold F nib Specifications

Brand :  Sheaffer
Model :  Imperial VIII
Colour:  black barrel and gold cap
Capped Length : 140 mm
Without cap Length: 125 mm
Length posted: 158 mm.
Weight: 22 gms
Body material: Plastic barrel and gold rolled cap
Cap Type: Pull cap
Nib Size & Material: Sheaffer inlaid 14K solid gold F nib
Ink Filler:   touchdown ink filling.
Made in : USA

Condition of the pen :

Pre-owned super mint working conditions. with almost zero  tear and  wear of previous owner(s). no major damage to pen , writes fine with very limited feedback. No patches or fixes done by antikcart. Ink not leaking through sac and feed, we have tested the pen with light taps on tail end while the nib is face down, ink does not spill. No teeth or chew marks on barrel. No Hairline marks are there on the barrel from usage.  Overall, pen is in clean look.

Barrel to  nib section fitting :-   Screw fit type nib section, fits snug, no loose parts
Converter  to  nib section fitting :-    Snug fit, the mount point is not loose, no ink leaking
Scratches :-    No deep, projected scratches. There are very few hairline marks result of usage.
Bents :-    No visible bent to barrel or cap
Dents :-    No visible dent on the pen
Crack :-    No crack on body or cap. Further, on loop inspection, we did not find any crack filling by the previous owner.
Colour :-   Barrel burgundy  colour is clear, no fading seen.
Cap :-       The cap is 12k gold filled . Snug fit. Checked for grip capacity while clipped in the shirt pocket.
Nib :-       The  nib is 14K solid gold F  nib.  wet writer.
Cap Posting :-    Yes, well balanced while posted, nib dont miss while writing.

Restoration details

No restoration done by us. The entire pen is original as it is manufactured,  as supplied by its previous owner. 

pre-owned , super mint  condition vintage sheaffer imperial touchdown VIII  fountain pen,  will be shipped only after detailed testing. We will ink the pen to make sure its working. But pen will be cleaned and dried before final packing.

Please check all the photographs. there are clear detailed closeup to clarify any of your doubts. No refund or exchange available for this item. buy this pen only after clarifying all your doubts.

* Price is for a single sheaffer imperial touchdown VIII  fountain pen with inlaid 14K solid gold F nib, in pre-owned super mint  condition  + FREE gift pen box *

Packing, Shipping & Delivery

Packing : Three layer packing is free. Pen will be packed the gift pen box, wrapped with a bubble roll, and covered with another layer foam , and again repacked with cartons.
Shipping partners: professional courier or India post. speed air is our proffered mode. escalated Air shipping to selected cities available on additional pay.
Delivery time : Product will be shipped from Southern India, Kerala. There will be considerable delay in delivering items to far remote locations from Kerala. there will be added delivery delay to remote locations like Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand, Mizoram.

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