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All auctions / Lighting / Sheaffer - Lady Sheaffer 620XG Florentine Set (14K Inlaid Nib) - Fountain pen
A0000005289 We are putting up for auction an absolutely coveted, historic, and highly discussed item in American vintage high-end writing collecting: an extraordinary and elegant two-piece Lady Sheaffer 620XG "Florentine" set (belonging to the brand's famous jewelry line, with variants such as the 630), manufactured in the United States throughout the 1970s. This exclusive high-end duet comprises the fountain pen and its matching mechanical pencil, both with a cylindrical profile and crafted in the superb, extremely scarce, and avant-garde texturized silver metal finish with the Florentine pattern (Florentine Brushed Finish) and refined gold-plated details. A historic set of clean, pure lines presented in its original hard case from the era, bearing the white dot brand seal of the maker. The design of this set is a display of high-fidelity aesthetics, jewelry-grade elegance, and executive ergonomics of the space-age era: the fountain pen measures perfectly stylish proportions, about 13.8 cm in length with a diameter of 1.1 cm, offering an unmatched balance and lightness in hand for long writing sessions without fatigue. The delicate Florentine texturing on the metal surface provides an unrivaled tactile feel and a satin-like optical sheen that cleanly contrasts with the gold-plated corona clips, which proudly display at their tip the famous White Dot, the historic sign of excellence and distinction reserved by Sheaffer for its premium writing instruments. As part of the Lady Sheaffer design line, the pieces break with traditional form to offer a clean upper integrated clip profile originally conceived as a couture jewelry piece. But the true engineering miracle of the Fort Madison factory is revealed when you uncork the fountain pen: its iconic, avant-garde, imposing integrated nib made of solid 14-karat gold (585) in a fine point. This nib, millimeter-perfectly fused into the black grip section, presents flawless geometry and flow, designed specifically to deliver a writing experience of liquid smoothness and unparalleled constant intensity. A landmark of luxury industrial design intended for the most demanding international collections. Condition: Collector’s Quality / Excellent display condition (Mint Condition) The aesthetic, cosmetic, and mechanical state of this set is Excellent, typical of a piece kept on display: Metal Body and Cap: The coveted Florentine-engraved metal structure in both pieces retains its original relief and texture, completely free of cracks, fissures, deep scratches, dents, or dings. The gold-plated corona clips maintain their tension and a magnificent shine, and the White Dot remains clean and perfect on both items. Nib Section and Integrated Nib: The black resin nib section is pristine and free of marks. The solid 14K gold integrated nib shines with a brilliant polish, the birds’ beaks perfectly aligned from the factory with no sign of pressure. Mechanics and Case: The ink charging system with cartridge or converter of the pen is clean and ready for use, and the pencil operates with total smoothness. The original Sheaffer rigid case is in very solid condition, preserving the internal gold logos and the satin lining in fantastic conservation. Curious Fact for Collectors For appraisers and Catawiki experts, matched sets from the Lady Sheaffer Florentine series (620XG / 630) represent one of the rarest niches, with strong potential for appreciation and demand due to being produced as a limited-production luxury and jewelry-oriented line. The 14K gold Inlaid nib is regarded by historians as one of the twentieth century’s engineering milestones, and finding it mounted on a clean cylindrical silhouette “Lady” of 13.8 cm—where both pieces have survived united and swathed by their original factory case—is a genuine rarity in catalogs that guarantees a truly wild bidding ratio at international auctions. Wishing you the best of luck with your bids and an excellent auction to all participants of Catawiki!
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