Sheaffer Deluxe Salesman Sample Kit With Many Pens, Clips, etc. From 1980's

Description

I own an advertising specialty company - now in our 43rd year I am happy to report - and worked in the industry for many years prior to establishing my own firm.
Over the years I collected many over-run samples, one-or-a-kind spec samples and the like.
I am now selling much of that collection via eBay.  Among our suppliers of better quality writing instruments was and still is the Sheaffer Pen Company.   Here is a very unusual deluxe salesman sample kit.   This one of Sheaffer's most expensive sales aids, and I purchased in in the early 1980's.   We were selling quite a few Sheaffer writing instruments and this was a most impressive case - kit to show a client.   Even if I ended up selling them a Parker, Cross or whatever, this presentation made an impression.
Over the years the inserts rotated slightly, but most of the instruments displayed have always been a part of the case.   The kit features a
removable
insert pad with 12 fine writing instruments, and an under base with 3 additional pens plus examples of the various types of clips and tops.   The elastic holding the top instruments has lost most of it's stretch, but otherwise in good condition.   Also is included one of the very special solid brass refill holder boxes.
Among what is included are:
*   23K Gold
Electroplate
Targa style #1005 fountain pen with medium nib.   The pen has a log clip emblem for "Roper" affixed.
*   Matching 23K roller ball, also style 1005, with clip emblem for "Stran" affixed.
*   Matching 23K ballpoint and this example has my logo emblem affixed to the clip.   I had Sheaffer
manufacture
a few of these for me and I presented them to my better customers.
*   Model 1003 Black Matte roller ball with cap engraving "Manville OEM".   This unit was to illustrate how the brass inner liner showed through
when
engraved.
*   Another 1003 Black Matte mechanical pencil with the "Roper" logo affixed.
*   A TRZ model 50 ballpoint with a Bell system Seal logo in blue on the top of the cap.
*   A brushed stainless steel roller ball instrument.
*   Brushed stainless steel ballpoint with clip emblem affixed.
*   Brushed stainless steel mechanical pencil with matching emblem affixed.
*   Bright chrome model 1000 roller ball instrument with logo in top of cap..
*   Bright chrome model 1000 Targa ballpoint with top cap logo.
*   TRZ model 30 mechanical pencil with barrel engraving.
As mentioned, the base has illustrations of the various methods to imprint clips and tops, e.g., die struck, silk screen, photo fast, etc.      One boxed roller ball pen is in yellow with the "TNT" logo.   There is also a No Nonsense in orange with the "Storer" logo.   And lastly a No Nonsense neck style pen, #7006, in pink.
The case size is:   15.5" x 12" x 3.5" closed.   It is in a handsome burgundy material that I believe to be leather.   The inside top has an expandable pocket with snap closure for catalog, notes, etc.   It has brass hinges and closure and is in outstanding condition, especially considering that this salesman sample case is approaching 40 years old!.
Of course all the instruments were manufactured in the U.S.A.
- Ft. Madison, Iowa.
An excellent opportunity for anyone who collects nice unusual writing instruments or sales kits..    All pens still contain the original refill, so if any are to be used rather than collected, a replacement is needed - which are readily available.   A very rare find for sure.
From a smoke-free, pet-free climate controlled environment.
Plus - With every order you receive a free hand-drawn in ink personalized cartoon "Thank You" note - drawn with a Sheaffer Fountain Pen of course!!!
I have other writing instruments, pen kits, etc. from varied suppliers listed - assuming they are not yet sold.
With  1450+ feedback's and 100% positive responses you can buy from me with confidence!   For my international buyers, contact me for details.
Thanks for looking..