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.

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 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

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.

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 Prelude mechanical pencil, US, black lacquer, Rhodium plated clip and trims, 0.7 mm leads.#2562 $USD 40