August 29, 2008
In 1912, Walter Sheaffer, a Iowa jeweler, founded the Sheaffer Pen Company based on an innovation eliminating the need to use an eye dropper to fill fountain pens. In 1920 the company introduced its successful premium-priced “lifetime” pen, which guaranteed the gold nib for the life of the owner. And in 1924 Sheaffer introduced its signature white dot, plus a best-selling line of jade green pens using a new plastic resin called Radite.
In the mid-1880s, several craftsmen made improvements which resulted in the first reliable fountain pens, and companies began producing highly elaborate models, some of which are now collectible. Get to know this category before buying - there are many modern, limited editions sold for high prices today, but they’re not vintage. Key early names include Montblanc, Parker, and Waterman.
Ernesto Soler's extensive homage to one of the most popular pens ever produced, the Parker "51," introduced in 1941… [more]
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Sheaffer Grande Connaisseur Tortoiseshell Fountain Pen$199.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Restored Sheaffer’s Vintage Oversized Fountain Pen$136.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Sheaffer Pfm Ii---pen For Men---uncommon Green! Buy it Now$120.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids
New Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Fountain Pen-med 18kt Nib$96.00 Ends in 18 hours 5 bids
Sheaffer # 1008 Targa Fountain Pen Barleycorn Set Of 4$82.56 Ends Saturday 5 bids
Beautiful Blue Sheaffer Levenger Fountain Pen-14k Nib$76.00 Ends in 21 hours 6 bids
Sheaffer Aspen Balance Special Edition Fountain Pen$72.20 Ends Saturday 9 bids
Sheaffer # 1009 Targa Fountain Pen Barleycorn Set Of 3$60.81 Ends Saturday 3 bids
C 1937 Sheaffer W/d Balance Fountain Pen, Restored$59.50 Ends Sunday 12 bids
Vintage Fountain Pen - Conklin Nozac, Sheaffer, Etc.$58.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids
Vintage Sheaffer Triumph Crest Deluxe F.pen Pencil Set$54.94 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
C 1953 Sheaffer Admiral Snorkel Fountain Pen, Restored$52.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Lot (13) Sheaffer 14k Gold Lifetime Pens Pencils, As Is$51.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Sheaffer Vintage Tuckaway Fountain Pen/pencil In Box$45.00 Ends Monday 3 bids
Sheaffer Targa Straight Ln Sterling Silver Fountain Pen Buy it Now$41.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage Shaeffer 14k Gold Fountain Pen Gold Nib&cap Nr$41.00 Ends in 13 hours 8 bids
Vintage Black Flattop Sheaffer 3-25 Fountain Pen W/ Tag$39.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Sheaffer Targa 1182 Blue Ultramarine Swirl Fountain Pen$33.00 Ends Saturday 3 bids
Sheaffer Waterman's Emblem Fountain Pens For Parts$33.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids
Like New Sheaffer Targa 1003 Matte Black Fountain Pen$29.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Two Vintage Shaeffer Fountain Pens Gold Cap And Green$26.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Sterling Sheaffer Imperial Fountain Pen 100% Restored $26.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Vintage 1920's Sheaffer Jade Green Fountain Pen Works!$26.00 Ends in 13 hours 2 bids
Sheaffer Fountain Pens Working 14k Nibs Red & Blue$24.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Sheaffer Gold Filled Ladies Fountain Pen Antique 1920's$24.99 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
Lady Sheaffer Fountain Pen/pencil Set-gold Mesh & Black$23.49 Ends in 6 hours 4 bids
Sheaffer Fountain Pen Vintage Sterling Silver$23.00 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Vintage Sheaffer "dolphin" *imperial*fountain Pen "mint$22.10 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Sheaffer Targa 1001 Stainless Ball Point Pen - New$21.95 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Sheaffer Fountain Pen-snorkel-white Dot-14k$21.50 Ends in 10 hours 2 bids
Sheaffer Targa 1183 Emerald Green Swirl Fountain Pen$20.59 Ends Saturday 4 bids
Vintage Sheaffer Snorkel Fountain Pen & Pencil Set W/bx$20.49 Ends in 9 hours 3 bids
Nice Vintage Lot Of 3 Bakelite Pens, Parker/shaeffer$19.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Sheaffer White Dot Lifetime "triumph" Fountain Pen Set$19.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage 1940's Sheaffer Gold Filled Stratowriter Pens$19.99 Ends in 16 hours 1 bid
1914 Sheaffer Fountain Pen Old Vintage Writing Inst$16.50 Ends Saturday 3 bids
Vintage Sheaffer 2 Snorkel Fountain Pens 14kt Desk Set$16.29 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
New Sheaffer Prelude Gold Ball Point Pen With White Dot$16.26 Ends Sunday 4 bids
1930's Sheaffer White Dot Pearl Lifetime Fountain Pen$15.50 Ends Saturday 3 bids
Vintage Sheaffer Self Filling Fountain Pen$15.48 Ends Monday 2 bids
Sheaffer's White Dot Lifetime 79 Fountain Pen 14k Nib $15.04 Ends in 18 hours 3 bids
Vintage Pink Sheaffer Snorkel Fountain Pen 14k Nib$14.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Sheaffer Admiral Pen/pencil Set-platform Box C.1950's$14.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Sheaffer Statesman Snorkel Fountain Pen & Pencil Set$13.15 Ends in 12 hours 2 bids
Sheaffer Lifetime Ftn Pen, Mint/new Old Stock, No Resrv$13.13 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Sheaffer Prelude White Dot Ballpoint Pen W/case Copper$13.02 Ends Saturday 3 bids
Vintage Sheaffer Fountain Pen Pencil Set Pearl 1930s?$12.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Calligraphy Lot Sheaffer Set Inks Pens Nibs & More Euc$12.50 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Vintage Fountain Pen Lot Sheaffer Skyboy 14k Canada$12.50 Ends in 13 hours 3 bids
Ca1940 Vintage Black Sheaffer 1000 Fountain Pen 14k Nib$12.49 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Old Sheaffer Desk Set W/calander & Snorkel Fountain Pen$12.49 Ends Saturday 4 bids
Vintage Sheaffer's Fountain Pen ,14k Tip 79, White Dot$11.92 Ends Saturday 2 bids
Sheaffer Imperialtapered Fountain Pen For Desk Set Xl$11.91 Ends Monday 2 bids
Vintage Sheaffer's White Dot Snorkel Pen Pencil Set$11.50 Ends in 11 hours 3 bids
Vintage Sheaffer "admiral" Touchdown Fountain Pen "mint$11.50 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Vintage Sheaffer White Dot Snorkel Fountain Pen $11.50 Ends in 11 hours 3 bids
