Sheaffer Mini Triumph Inspection Nib, ca. early 1970s, nib from the Sheaffer Inspection Department. Palladium Silver with inspection tag attached that reads:  Max Passable Big Nib Med. Great little piece of history from the Sheaffer Factory in Fort Madison, Iowa. (1 avail)

SH4699  Sheaffer Mini Triumph Inspection Nib, ca. early 1970s, in polished steel, Medium right oblique, marked: on tag: Reject for Oblique. This would have been a perfect sample to compare to. (1 avail)

Sheaffer Factory Double “Paint Screen” used for painted finishes on Prelude Pens. Measures 14 x 7 inches. All steel, the two screens can be removed from frame, each screen measure 6 x 5.75 inches. I remember touring the Sheaffer factory and seeing this in action machine where a worker managed the painted finishes onto Prelude pens, it was really quite amazing. The two individual screens can be removed from the frame. Note the photo which was taken in our kitchen, we mounted 5 screens for a little industrial art in our kitchen!  (8 available)

Sheaffer Prelude Nib unit, polished steel, Fine point. (14 avail) 

Sheaffer Quality Control Sample Targa 14KT gold nib. Tag is marked: Max thin leg or fuse to one side, 4-16-62 JH (NOTE: The red writing on this tag is very faded, we hope we have the correct info here!. (1 avail)