Early Australian Sheaffers

[HughC]

http://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment....2&d=1367810016

Couple of my snorkel stubs with one from the early Imperials mentioned earlier, none where advertised as stubs and both Snorks arrived as pleasant surprises. History wise it seems Snorkels started in 1954 in Aust. and ran through to ~'62. If there's a bit of interest I might start another topic on Aussie snorks, the info I have is fairly limited and it might bring to light a bit more to light and answer a few unknowns. Or if you prefer I can just add to this topic.

Regards
Hugh

[cedargirl]

That would be useful Hugh. Perhaps a new thread to make future searches easier?
Claire

[whych]

Hahaha - thread is turning blue!

Guys, Get a grip!

I thought 'grip' was a one-handed game.

Before we lose our grip on things, here is a sample of it's writing.

[HughC]

Here's another attractive mint pen/pencil ( missing the bp which is common0

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Exactly what it's called I'm not sure, while chalkmarked it only says medium. I lean away from a Stylist based on the clip, this is more the L.Sheaffer style. If it was carrying a sticker I'd think it may simply say "Sheaffer 440XG' with 440 being the style ( plastic barrel, metal cap) and X indicating gold trim and the G indicating gold nib.

Regards
Hugh

[cedargirl]

They are nice Hugh. What type of nib does the FP have?

Re the naming of Sheaffer pens in general - I think it must have been done by committee - or maybe random draw. Every time I think I'm picking it up I see an apparent aberration. It's got me beat.

[HughC]

Hi Claire,

It has the small triumph nib in 14ct which places it before 1972 when they phased it out. Sheaffer likes to challenge collectors!! With the 3 digit numbers they refer to the finish not the model ( which makes the 440XG correct, it's just what comes before that..), so you'll see several completely different pens with the same number and the lack of catalogs from that period seems to make identification difficult. If you ever find late '60's/early '70's Sheaffer catalogs....but them !! If you also stumble across any Aust. Sheaffer catalogs from pre '1970 buy them as well.

Regards
Hugh

[cedargirl]

Hi Claire,

It has the small triumph nib in 14ct which places it before 1972 when they phased it out. Sheaffer likes to challenge collectors!! With the 3 digit numbers they refer to the finish not the model ( which makes the 440XG correct, it's just what comes before that..), so you'll see several completely different pens with the same number and the lack of catalogs from that period seems to make identification difficult. If you ever find late '60's/early '70's Sheaffer catalogs....but them !! If you also stumble across any Aust. Sheaffer catalogs from pre '1970 buy them as well.

Regards
Hugh

Thanks for explaining that, Hugh. I wondered where those numbers came from.

Catalogs - added to my hunt list!

Claire

[HughC]

A few more

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The first Targa, the SS Imperial TD and the early L.Sheaffer don't have a "country of origin" on their barrels so most likely these where imported.

Regards
Hugh

[cedargirl]

Hugh - the link is not working - or it might just be me.

[OakIris]

It doesn't work for me, either - getting an "invalid attachment specified" error message from the board when attempting to access the link.

Holly

[HughC]

Hopefully should work now.

Regards
Hugh

[cedargirl]

Real beauties. I like the second from the left - the SS Imperial TD.
Thanks

[HughC]

Some more..

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An Imperial 827 set in near mint condition, this and the 797 seem to be the most common Aussie gold plated models and as is nearly always the case the BPs are harder to find than the FP ( the opposite of Parker). Not that easy to find as a set.

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An early Finelline BP , note the barrel imprint is a standard Aust. Sheaffer one, with an Aussie made refill. Never seen one of these before, a bit of a "wow" factor here, a rare find...if of little value though.

Regards
Hugh

[HughC]

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