{"product_id":"circa-1989-sheaffer-targa-classic-medici-crosshatch-fountain-pen-never-inked","title":"CIRCA 1989 SHEAFFER TARGA CLASSIC MEDICI CROSSHATCH FOUNTAIN PEN NEVER INKED","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are offering for sale this Never Inked Sheaffer Targa Classic Fountain Pen, Model 684, in the 23K Gold Electroplate Medici Crosshatch pattern. I consider this fountain pen to be in New Old Stock, Mint Condition and Never Inked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fountain pen was part of a purchase from a Stationary Store in Georgia where I acquired nearly 25 New Old Stock Fountain and Ballpoint Pens in the Targa design - this is just one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis writing instrument is a Sheaffer Targa Classic Fountain Pen and is model number 684 with production beginning in 1989 till 1991. Again, this Sheaffer Targa Classic Fountain Pen is like new as it has never been inked. This Sheaffer Targa displays a gold plated finish in what is known as the Medici Crosshatch pattern which is engine-turned\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e brass with a crosshatch pattern filled with black lacquer highlighted \u003c\/span\u003ewith 23-carat gold electroplated trim. The fountain pen is fitted with a 14K gold Medium nib. The top of the cap is stamped with, \"SHEAFFER U.S.A.\". This Sheaffer Targa Classic will use either an ink converter or ink cartridges. The Ink Converter is supplied with this fountain pen which works and I have tested it with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap and barrel have no dings, dents, repairs, or wear to the finish. The cap is always securing tightly to the barrel via a friction fit. The trim is perfect with no scratches or brassing. This fountain pen has a high shine to the finish as it has never been inked and is in Mint, New Old Stock Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fountain Pen measures 5 3\/8\" inches capped and 5 3\/4\" posted. The diameter of the pen at the widest point is 11.26mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sheaffer Inlaid Nib is marked 14K Sheaffer 585 and has a medium point measuring .70mm when measuring with digital calipers. This Sheaffer 14K\/585 Medium Nib shows no signs of ever being inked. I did not perform a writing sample only to keep this fountain pen in New Old Stock, Mint, and Uninked condition for the new owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sheaffer Targa Classic Fountain Pen in this Medici pattern is very desirable and becoming increasingly difficult to acquire, especially in New Old Stock, Never Inked condition. I would consider this Sheaffer Targa Fountain Pen to be in Mint, Never Inked, New Old Stock Condition. A marvelous addition to your Sheaffer Targa writing arsenal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48378232799438,"sku":"ixc1789853891374","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2416\/6862\/files\/circa-1989-sheaffer-targa-classic-medici-crosshatch-fountain-pen-never-inked_1.jpg?v=1789853895","url":"https:\/\/coverallseamw.shop\/products\/circa-1989-sheaffer-targa-classic-medici-crosshatch-fountain-pen-never-inked","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}