Description

Vintage sheaffer imperial touchdown VIII black  barrel fountain pen in pre-owned and used condition , with inlaid 14K solid gold F nib. Pen is in perfect working condition.

sheaffer imperial VIII fountain pen with 14K solid gold M 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 plated 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 and used working conditions. with  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. We have noticed couple of dent marks on the flat top of cap, but the cap fits perfectly. 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 gold plated  . 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 ,  used 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  + Secure packing with bubble wrap and paper boxes *

Important: Please note that you are buying an old fountain pen, pre-owned and used by many owners, in working condition. No original box, documents, or invoice provided with this pen. the has some usage marks, please refer to our result above. Pictures published here are part of the description and the offer is for the exact same item displayed above. You will not be getting any add-ons or freebies that you may receive when purchasing a brand new modern pen . Please buy this pen only after you cross-check photographs and read description once more. You decision to buy this product is an agreement to the condition we have published with the help of pictures and description.

Packing, Shipping & Delivery

Packing : Three layer packing is free. Pen will be packed in a very secure inner box, wrapped with a bubble/paper cushion roll, and covered with another layer foam , and again repacked with an outer carton.

Shipping partners : For Indian customers, we use speed post service of India post. Please note that we will declare the content as ‘used pen’ and the same will be displayed on the package.

Delivery time : Product will be shipped from Southern India, Kerala. Though speed post maintains consistent quick delivery, 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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