In 1907, Walter A. Sheaffer used his jewellery expertise to create a device which would allow users to fill a pen with ink much easier, cleaner and be more aesthetically-pleasing. In 1912, Walter A. Sheaffer, dedicated his life savings to his idea of a pen-filling apparatus that initiates a lever system. By the 1930’s, Sheaffer pens had solidified itself as a leader in the luxury pen market. The fountain pens were advertised as the pen that “fills instantly from any ink-well, with one touch of a finger.” Instantly, Sheaffer became a household name and must-have product. They have been innovators in their illustrious existence. They pioneered different nib styles in the 1920 making them more reliable, they were one of the first pen manufacturers to move away from hard rubber materials to celluloid , they altered pen shapes and introduced innovation such as the snorkel filling system. Sheaffer was a family owned company up until 1966 when the diversified Textron Conglomerate aquired control of the firm, becoming Sheaffer-Eaton.The Sheaffer Iowa plant was their main production plant, employing over 1000 people at its height shrinking to 550 in 1997 when they were bought by Bic for $50m. Under Bic’s tenure the Iowa plant was closed in March 2008 with production moving to China and operational aspects like purchasing, warehousing etc moving to Slovakia. In 2014 A T Cross acquired Sheaffer for $15m and was under their tenure until August 2022 when they sold the company to William Penn Pvt Ltd from India.

When Sheaffer withdrew the Javelin model from the market place it was replaced by two different pen variants, that covered divergent market segments; the 100 and the 300. The 100 is the smaller and less expensive model and perhaps targeted the entry level market. The 300 is a more substantive pen aimed at perhaps the more expensive mid market range like the Javelin, however it was also more expensive that the Javelin model that it partially replaced. The 300 was introduced to the market place in 2009 and had a heavy brass body, various finishes and either gold or chrome plated trim. The pen continues to be produced today with sub set models such as the red or black Ferrari model appearing in 2012. The Sheaffer 100, 300 & 500 were one of the first additions to the Sheaffer line up in 2008 when production moved to China. Like the 300 the 500 is a heavy pen but with more curved appearance and slimmer body.

On offer is a vintage Sheaffer 500 Ballpoint pen and pencil set in a polished chrome finish and chrome trim. This is a desirable pen set with a lovely shaped body and quality finish that gives the pen a certain sense of opulance. The pens have a modern classic rounded shape with the brass bodies to both pens providing a substantial and weighty feel in hand. The ballpoint pen and pencil caps have a chrome band at its base with “Sheaffer” indented on it. The up and over style clips to both pens have the iconic Sheaffer white dot. The ball point pen has a working refill and the pencil has leads (please note, like the sheaffer 300 the pencils do not come with an eraser). These pens are presented in a lacquered wooden Sheaffer box Both pen and pencil look very stylish  with their polished chrome trim. The set is in excellent / mint aesthetic condition with no appreciable scratches, dents, dings or personalisation.(Please refer to the photographs closely as they form an integral part of the description)

The item will be despatched via Royal Mail 1st Class signed for post within two days of receiving full payment.

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