Sheaffer Connaisseur 810 Fountain Pen Ballpoint Set (1989) - Black, C/C, Medium 18k Nib (Excellent in Box, Works Well)

Type  Fountain pen and ballpoint set

Product Name  Connaisseur, Model 810.

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer, USA -- this first edition was introduced in 1986 (identified by "Sheaffer" on the clip). This is the non-Grand version of the black Connaisseur and as such it is lighter with a smaller nib.

Length Fountain pen is 5-1/2", and ballpoint is 5-3/8" long.

Filling System  Fountain pen takes Sheaffer cartridges and converters. Bottled ink can be used with the included Sheaffer squeeze converter. Ballpoint pen takes Sheaffer ballpoint refills. A working one is installed. The cap twists to extend and retract the tip.

Color  Black with 23k gold plated trim.  White dots above the clips.

Nib  MEDIUM Sheaffer 18k nib.

Condition  Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings.  This is a velvety black, shiny, handome pen set that makes executive statement.  The fountain pen barrel has marks caused by the cap lip as well as light scratching.  The cap has mainly light scratches.  The thin gold band at the end of the barrel has small scratches as does the end of the barrel.  The double cap bands have light scratching.  The clip has light microscratching.  The ballpoint pen has mainly light scratching with a few areas of more moderate scratches such as just up from the small cone.  The cone, double cap band, and clip have microscratching.  Both white dots are clear.  The clip imprints are clear. The set will be shipped in a Sheafer gift box.