Sheaffer Connaisseur Fountain Pen (1998) - Blue w Gold Trim, C/C, Medium 18k Nib (Excellent, Works Well)

Type  fountain pen

Product Name  Sheaffer's name for this product line was Connaisseur.

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer USA, model 812- 1998

Length  5-1/2"

Filling System  Sheaffer converter (included). This early version of the Connaisseur will only accept the squeeze converter.

Color  Dark blue with gold plated trim

Nib  MEDIUM Sheaffer 18k nib. 

Condition  Excellent condition for this shiny blue pen that is in a classic design.  The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and some light scratching especially toward the end of the barrel.  The cap has light to moderate scratching with a patch of scratches to the right of the top of the clip.  The top finial has a hairline crack.   The thin bands near the end of the barrel and top of the cap have light scratching.  The cap bands have light to moderate scratching.  The clip looks great with a small dot of pitting on the right upper edge.  The white dot has a little bump in the middle.  The imprints are clear.