vintage SHEAFFER Safeguard clip ballpoint pen pencil set c.1965—never used—minty

Description

Offered for your consideration is a
never sold or used
vintage
SHEAFFER’S
ballpoint pen and pencil set
, USA manufactured c.1965.  The pen features SHEAFFER’S Safeguard clip and both sport chrome-plated metal cap/tip ends and steel clips over attractive black plastic barrels.
So, please see my large photos and read the remaining description to decide if this superb SHEAFFER pen and pencil set should join your collection.
This SHEAFFER ballpoint and pencil are in essentially pristine new old stock condition.  They were forgotten for decades in the back room of a small-town jewelry store that recently closed.  The pen measures 5⅛” long by ⅜” at widest while the pencil is 4 13/16” by ⅜”.
There are no imperfections to either one aside from, maybe, a perceptible scuff or two from being held in those plastic cradles for decades.  I also noticed a hint of tarnish at the very top of the pencil’s cap which might polish away but I didn’t try.   And, they even have a small stamp on the barrel as priced for individual sale.  Overall, they present exceptionally well!
Most importantly, the pen’s Safeguard clip mechanism works great, reliably extending and retracting the writing tip.  However,
the refill is dried out
after nearly 60 years.  Modern SHEAFFER ballpoint refills fit the same and are easy to find.
The pencil works perfectly, extending and retracting lead depending on direction of barrel twist; most inexpensive pencils require a manual upward push for lead retraction, but not here.  Plus, the eraser’s appearance is crisp, though it’s likely too hard for use, and there’s a small supply of .036” (0.9mm) lead in the recess beneath it.
What’s more, the original plastic case is in nice shape and comes with the clear plastic lid.  The lid has a few scuffs from the years, just like the case, but neither have any chips, cracks, or things you don’t want.
Lastly, both pen and pencil have nice balance, good mass, and feel great on paper from others of this model that I’ve used. Somebody will be very pleased with this near time capsule fresh SHEAFFER’S set!
As pictured and described, this unused SHEAFFER’S ballpoint pen and pencil set is offered at a competitive price.
Terms of Sale
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I encourage interested parties to ask any questions they may have about this listing before committing to purchase.
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including shipping by U.S Postal Service First Class Parcel Air Mail. Thanks for looking!