Sheaffer Connaisseur Fountain Pen and Ballpoint Set (USA, 1998) - Red w Gold Trim, C/C, Fine 18k Nib (Near Mint, In Box)

Type  Fountain and ballpoint pen set

Product Name  Sheaffer's name for this product line was Connaisseur. Model 811.

Manufacturer and Year  Sheaffer, USA, 1998

Length  Fountain Pen:  5-1/2"; Ballpoint:  5-3/8"

Filling System  The fountain pen is a cartridge/converter filler.  There is a squeeze converter installed in the pen.  The ballpoint has a working standard Sheaffer refill installed.

Color  Red (more a burgundy) with gold plated trim

Nib  FINE Sheaffer 18k  Nib - not marked but it looks like it is a fine

Condition  Near mint condition, in box, with paperwork.  This is a lovely, shiny set in a dark and deep red color that looks new.  The fountain pen has marks caused by the cap lip and light microscratching on the clip and trim.  The cap is beautiful.   The white dot is perfect.  The ballpoint pen has some very light microscratching on the cap and barrel and trim.  The white dots are perfect.