Lady Sheaffer White Dot Short Clip Pens c. 1971–1989: A Gallery

by Jim Mamoulides, July 4, 2025

Lady Sheaffer 921 “Chevron Gold Plate” fountain pen c. 1974-1976

The last run of the Lady Sheaffer pens

The final lineup of Lady Sheaffer pens are easily identified by a short, bar-shaped clip with the Sheaffer White Dot at the top. Some early models will have the short conical nib, a holdover from the previous long clip pens, but this begins to give way, not later than 1973, to a recessed nib section across the line. Recessed nibs were made of stainless steel, 14 karat gold (US and UK), or 18 karat gold. The only reference I have showing 18 karat gold nibs is in a Sheaffer French and Spanish language catalog dated January 1973, suggesting that this gold content was used in countries other than the United States and United Kingdom.

Lady Sheaffer 632 "Paisley" c. 1976-1983 with palladium silver conical nib

This gallery article shows twenty-one known models. Of these, four 900 series models shown below have only been identified by model stickers on example pens and lack other Sheaffer documentation that clarifies production or sale dates as of this writing. Each of those will have (Date unknown) where the date would be. Pricing information is not included as the known primary documentation from the United States and United Kingdom has gaps and prices changed over time. That will be addressed in a later article. There are three 900 series models, 905, 906, and 907, not included below that are mentioned in the 1971 Sheaffer Service Parts Price List, but no catalogs or examples of these pens are known to exist. Model names follow the official model name in Sheaffer documentation or if the model has no name, the description of the finish is used and in those cases will appear in quotes.

The dates shown below include confirmed years the fountain pen models were sold, supported by Sheaffer catalogs, price lists, and/or advertisements and extrapolations of dates where there are gaps in the timeline. The earliest and latest dates offered for sale are confirmed from primary documentation. The last Lady Sheaffer fountain pens were catalogued in 1985. Lady Sheaffer model 620 ballpoint pens were offered for sale through 1989.

The definitive article on these pens is “Late Production Lady Sheaffer Pens c. 1967-1989” by Gary Ellison published in the fall 2022 Pennant. The photographs used in this gallery were taken by the author for that article.

List of Models

Lady Sheaffer 620 Florentine c. 1971-1985

620 Florentine (1971-1985): Brushed chrome plate finish with chrome plated trim. Sheaffer and retailer advertisements sometimes describe the finish as “brushed silver color lacquered finish with bright chrome plated Florentine band and clip” or “silver glaze finish.” Recessed nibs will be stainless steel.

Lady Sheaffer 620X Florentine c. 1982

620X Florentine (1982): Brushed chrome plate finish with gold plated trim. The “X” indicates a gold plated trim 620. Sheaffer and retailer advertisements sometimes describe the finish as “brushed silver color lacquered finish with gold plated Florentine band and clip” or “silver glaze finish.” Recessed nibs will be stainless steel.

Lady Sheaffer 620XG Florentine c. 1975-1982

620XG Florentine (1975-1982): Brushed chrome plate finish with gold plated trim. The “XG” indicates a gold plated trim 620 with a gold nib. Sheaffer and retailer advertisements sometimes describe the finish as “brushed silver color lacquered finish with gold plated Florentine band and clip” or “silver glaze finish.” Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 630 Florentine c. 1971-1976

630 Florentine (1971-1976): Brushed gold plate finish with gold plated trim. Sheaffer and retailer advertisements sometimes describe the finish as “brushed golden-colored lacquered finish with gold plated Florentine band and clip” or “golden glaze finish.” Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 632 "Paisley" c. 1976-1983

632 "Paisley" (1976-1983): Named “Golden pattern on black lacquered finish” in Sheaffer price lists. Black lacquered finish with a delicately chased gold color fill paisley pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 640 Basketweave c. 1973

640 Basketweave (1973): Brushed rolled silver finish with engraved gold color fill scalloped pattern and gold-plated clip. This model appears only in the French and Spanish language Sheaffer catalog dated January 1973, printed in the UK. Recessed nibs will be 14 or 18 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 642B Basketweave c. 1972-1980

642 Basketweave (1972-1980): Brushed rolled silver finish with engraved gold color fill scalloped pattern and gold-plated clip. Three versions with black, blue (642B), and red (642R) gripping sections. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 904 Paisley c. 1974-1982

904 Paisley (1974-1982): Black enameled finish with engraved gold color fill paisley pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 908 “Brushed gold plate” c. 1971

908 “Brushed gold plate” (1971): Deep brushed 22 karat gold–plated pattern with gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 914 Paisley c. 1982-1983

914 Paisley (1982-1983): Black enameled finish with engraved gold color fill paisley pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be stainless-steel. The middle “1” digit in the product code indicates a stainless-steel nib.

Lady Sheaffer 916 Regency Stripe c. 1971

916 Regency Stripe (1971): Deep black enameled finish with a gold color fill striated pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 918 “White Wave” (Date unknown)

918 “White Wave” (Date unknown): White enameled finish with a gold color fill wave pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 920 “Blue Wave” (Date unknown)

920 “Blue Wave” (Date unknown): Sea blue enameled finish with a gold color fill wave pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 921 “Chevron Gold Plate” c. 1974-1976 marked Made in Australia

921 “Chevron Gold Plate” (1974-1976): Heavy gold plated finish with engraved chevron pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 922 “Hammered Silver Plate” (Date unknown)

922 “Hammered Silver Plate” (Date unknown): Silver-plated hammered finish with gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 923 “Chevron Chrome and Gold Plate” c. 1974-1976

923 “Chevron Chrome and Gold Plate” (1974-1976): Bright chrome plate finish with gold-plate filled chevron pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 924 “Black Finish with Teardrop Pattern” c. 1974

924 “Black Finish with Teardrop Pattern” (1974): Black enameled finish with engraved gold color fill teardrop pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 925 Sea Spray c. 1974-1982

925 Sea Spray (1974-1982): Rhodium flashed (plated) engraved barleycorn finish and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 926 Gold-plated Barleycorn Finish c. 1974-1976

926 Gold-plated Barleycorn Finish (1974-1976): Gold flashed (plated) barleycorn finish and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 927 “Fine Lined Gold Plate” (Date unknown)

927 “Fine Lined Gold Plate” (Date unknown): Gold plated with an engraved fine-lined pattern and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Lady Sheaffer 928 Barleycorn c. 1979-1982

928 Barleycorn (1979-1982): Gold-plated classic barleycorn pattern with alternating straight, smooth bands and gold-plated clip. Recessed nibs will be 14 karat gold.

Collecting late Lady Sheaffers

Lady Sheaffers made from 1971–1989 are not uncommon, but some models are significantly more difficult to find than others. They are a niche collectible pen, but interest has been gaining in the last few years. A complete collection of the 21 known production models is not going to be excessively expensive to pursue, especially if less than mint condition examples are acquired. As with other Sheaffer pens from the same period, they are good writers and reliable.

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Acknowledgement

Thanks to Gary Ellison for his unsurpassed knowledge and resources on these pens. His website, sheaffertarga.com is one of the very best resources for Sheaffer pen collectors.

Pennant Fall 2022

The definitive article on these pens is “Late Production Lady Sheaffer Pens c. 1967-1989” by Gary Ellison in the fall 2022 Pennant, published by the Pen Collectors of America (PCA). You can learn more about joining the PCA and subscribing to the Pennant by clicking the link.

References

Advertisement, Arizona Daily Star, December 19, 1972, page 2

Advertisement, Austin American Statesman, December 12, 1973, page A23

Advertisement, Dayton Daily News, May 9, 1979, page 17

Advertisement, Fort Worth Star Telegram, November 1, 1971, page 3-A

Advertisement, Honolulu Star Bulletin, May 3, 1978, page E-6

Advertisement, Palo Alto Times, December 22, 1972, page 8

Advertisement, The Age, Melbourne, October 17, 1973, page 4

Advertisement, The Age, Melbourne, May 8, 1980, page 7

Advertisement, The Argus, September 21, 1971, page 3

Advertisement, The Charlotte News, December 16, 1975, page 4A

Advertisement, The Cincinnati Enquirer, November 16, 1975, page 28

Advertisement, The Courier Journal, May 2, 1976, page H 28

Advertisement, The Daily Capital News, December 15, 1976, page 2

Advertisement, The Gazette, November 1, 1980, page 15

Advertisement, The Honolulu Advertiser, February 7, 1971, page 16

Advertisement, The Honolulu Advertiser, , February 8, 1974, page F-19

Advertisement, The Kent and Sussex Courier, December 1, 1978, page 56

Advertisement, The Kent and Sussex Courier, November 30, 1979, page 56

Advertisement, The Marion Star, May 11, 1972, page 5

Advertisement, The Observer, December 18, 1977, page 2

Advertisement, The Orlando Sentinel, November 20, 1972

Advertisement, The Palm Beach Post, December 9, 1977, page C3

Advertisement, The Sun-Herald, Sydney, Australia, May 5, 1974, page 48

Sheaffer Service Price List (UK) 1971

Sheaffer Catalog (UK - French and Spanish) January 1973

Sheaffer Retail Price List (UK) May 1974

Sheaffer Retail Price List (UK) May 1976

Sheaffer Product Information Card (UK) August 1977

Sheaffer Trade Price List (UK) June 1979

Sheaffer Trade Price List (UK) March 1981

Sheaffer Retailer Sales Guide (UK) March 1982

Sheaffer Catalog (US) 1982 undated

Sheaffer Retailer Sales Guide (UK) September 1982

Sheaffer Catalog (US) 1982

Sheaffer Retailer Sales Guide (UK) April 1983

Sheaffer Retailer Sales Guide (UK) October 1983

Sheaffer Catalog (US) 1983

Sheaffer Catalog (UK) 1984

Sheaffer Trade Price List (UK) January 1985

Sheaffer Trade Price List (UK) March 1986

Sheaffer Retail Price List (UK) September 1989