Targa by Sheaffer 1034, USA, c. 1978, in highly desirable marble red lacquer called Ronce, 23 Kt gold plated clip and ends, with the famous Sheaffer inlaid gold nib, broad italic point size, fitted with the original converter., length capped 5 3/8”, diameter 7/16”. Mint or near mint in original box, scarce sought after color, rare nib size. #455 $USD 190

Note: Sheaffer used the name Targa for this model after the sports car race called Targa Florio, held in Sicily as a testing ground for the durability of high class cars such as Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Mercedes and Jaguar. Also Porsche called the same name to its sport cars. The name 'Targa by Sheaffer' had a tone indelibly associated with the prestige of the motor industry-innovative and functional with high performance, strong engineering and superb quality. It made a new statement about Sheaffer which continuously built on its reputation for quality and prestige while responding to the evolving desires of the consumer.

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Targa by Sheaffer 1013, England, c. 1980, in the unique guilloché finish called Spiral on 23Kt gold plate, matching gold plated clip and trims with black lacquer ends, with the famous Sheaffer inlaid gold nib, fine point size, fitted with the original converter., length capped 5 3/8”, diameter 7/16”. Mint or near mint in original box, special guilloche. #1653 $USD 195

Note: The early models of the Targa by Sheaffer were in the traditional guilloche engraving patterns used by different pen makers such as Fine Barley, Square Cut, Fluted. But with time, Sheaffer introduced some more unusual, and in a way more exciting guilloche patterns, such as the unique Spiral.

Sheaffer Targa ballpen, USA, c. 1990, diamond pattern on 23Kt gold laminated over bronze cap, twist actuated. Mint no box #3212 $USD 50
Sheaffer Lifetime Triumph 1000, USA, c. 1940, black with gold filled clip and band, large lever filler, 13.4 cm long, white dot on cap end, two-tone Triumph nib, crisp imprint on barrel. Excellent, common small (1 per 5 mm) spot of brassing on the edge of the band, smooth nib #1570 $US 120
Sheaffer balance, USA, c. 1933, grey marble, red veins, gold filled clip and band, on the barrel very crisp  imprint W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. Fort Madison Iowa, USA, Pat. D-78.795, original gold nib, fine point, good iridium, imprint Sheaffer´s 3-25 made in USA,  lever filling, length capped 5 ½ , posted 6 1/8”. Fabulous color, excellent # 432 sold

Sheaffer Balance golden brown” pencil: 12.2 cm long, gold filled trim, clip and cone, uses .9 mm lead, twist actuated. Excellent  #L466 $USD 40

Sheaffer  Imperial  ballpoint and mechanical pencil set, USA, limited edition Vintage 1997, gold filled, panels with grapevine decoration, both with white dot, ball point  is clip actuated (reminder clip)  pencil is twist actuated, uses .9 mm lead. On the cap lip imprinted 12 Kt G.F. Sheaffer U.S.A.  Excellent in original presentation box.#2421 $USD 140

Sheaffer Crest Opalite Marine Green ballpen, USA, c. 1990, inspired on the 1950’s Snorkel Crest pens. Cap on 23 Kt gold laminated over bronze cap, the barrel made from real solid rod of celluloid that goes solid celluloid barrel through several lathe turning processes, finally hand sanded and polished. The result is a translucent luminous barrel. Twist actuated. Mint no box #3135 $USD 110
Sheaffer Prelude mechanical pencil, US, black lacquer, Rhodium plated clip and trims, 0.7 mm leads.#2562 $USD 40

Sheaffer ballpoint, Argentina, c. 1960, black and 18 K gold filled clip and cap, 13 cm long, gold filled trim, clip actuated ("Reminder Clip"), White Dot. Accepts current refills, you only have to swap the end for the old one fitted in. Near mint #1324 $USD 30

Sheaffer ballpoint, EEUU, c. 1960, burgundy and steel, 13 cm long, clip actuated ("Reminder Clip"), White Dot. Accepts current refills, you only have to swap the end for the old one fitted in. Near mint #659 $USD 20 o equivalente en $AR