CLASSIC PENS - SHEAFFER Legacy (White Dot) CP4 Richmond Limited Edition American Civil War (1861-1865) Fountain Pen

Limited Edition 0129/1865

Sheaffer 18k-750 Medium (M) Nib

Year: 1997

The cap has 23K Gold Electroplated spring-loaded clip. 

"SHEAFFER USA" is stamped on the sides of the cap clip.

The cap banding is Sterling Silver and stamped, "SHEAFFER U.S.A. LB (Lambrou & Brown logo) CP4 STERLING SILVER 925". This Sheaffer has the Touchdown Filling system (or one can use Sheaffer ink cartridges)
Strong yellowish/reddish patina.

The pen shows no signs of ever being inked.

All original boxes and papers are included: hand-crafted presentation case (exclusively made for the series), illustrated outer box, white outer cardboard sleeve,  Sheaffer instruction booklet and guarantee, a certificate from Classic Pens.

The sinuous fluid grace of the Richmond moiré pattern evokes the majestic, lazily flowing rivers of the South and the gracious elegance of Southern society. 

The soft waves of the pattern reflect the South's foundation in organic agriculture and the relaxed rhythms of nature.

SHEAFFER Legacy 

Sheaffer's flagship Legacy collection combines the big, bold styling of the PFM with the precision engineering and convenience demanded by today's most discerning fountain pen lover.

Introduced in 1995, Legacy fountain pens are distinguished by their wide - bodied barrel which tapers elegantly to a chiselled end. 

The generous proportions of the instrument are evenly balanced to provide a comfortable grip. 

The optimum 37 gram weight and the large grip appeal to those who prefer a solid, well made fountain pen.

The exclusive inlaid nib is produced by Sheaffer in Fort Madison, Iowa, from 18 carat solid gold. 

Established and well proven techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation characterise the process of fashioning a beautiful, functional nib. 

In the hands of Sheaffer's craftsmen, the solid gold passes through the processes of melting, annealing, rolling, cutting and precise forming for correct flexibility and ink flow.

The inlaid design of the nib exposes the solid gold, thus enhancing its beauty while at the same time providing a firm yet flexible response.

The Legacy fountain pen uses the famous Touchdown filling mechanism. Developed and introduced by Sheaffer in 1949, this filling system employs a pneumatically filled ink sac. The filling device empties, cleans and refills the pen in a single downstroke of the plunger.

To suit modern taste, the Legacy fountain pen can also be refilled with Sheaffer Skrip cartridges or a traditional converter.

The Legacy collection is adorned with 23 carat gold electroplate accents.

The sterling silver finish distinguishes the flagship of the Legacy collection. The large profile of the Legacy fountain pen is substantial enough to display the exquisite detail rendered by artisan engravers. The luxurious feel of sterling silver in the hand is an experience few other precious metals confer.

The design, technical engineering and quality built into Sheaffer's Legacy collection truly represent the legacy of one of the great American pen manufacturers. Shaffer continues to craft all of its fine writing instruments in Fort Madison, Iowa.

SHEAFFER Legacy CP4 Washington & Richmond Limited Edition 

The traditional art of guilloché engraving has adorned fountain pens for many years and been passed down through generations. 

Master craftsmen today harmonise this art with computer technology to produce linear patterns in which the lines of engraving run vertically down the pen body.

Circular guilloché patterns are formed with the lines of engraving running horizontally around the pen body. They are very distinctive, substantial and of exquisite beauty, but, alas, are virtually unobtainable today. 

It is just such circular engravings, however, which inpart the strength and complexity to the American Civil War pens. 

A celebrated circular engraving machine dating from 1928 was reactivated from the museum of the distinguished Murelli R S.A.R.L. company in France. This machine is used exclusively to produce the CP series.

These exclusive patterns were created through the fruitful cooperation between Murelli and Classic Pens.

The CP series of Civil War pens bears witness to the imaginative originality of Classic Pens, the fastidious craftsmanship of Murelli and the technical precision and expertise of Sheaffer.