Product Description
Type Fountain Pen
Product Name Sheaffer Grand Connaisseur, Model 820, this model was initially made in the UK but was later produced in the UK and the USA. This pen has an England imprint. (This is definitely the "Grand" version as it weighs 1.3 ounces, and the regular black Connaisseurs weigh .8 ounces. It has the larger nib seen on the Grand models.)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA -- 1988-96
Length 5-9/16"
Filling System Takes Sheaffer-style cartridges and converters. A Sheaffer piston converter is installed. There is a package of ink cartridges in the box.
Color Black lacquer over brass with 23k electroplated trim. It has the white dot above the clip and a ball ended clip.
Nib FINE 18k Two-Tone 1920 Nib.
Condition Excellent condition, in box, with a package of ink cartridges. This is a velvety black, shiny pen in a classic design pattern. The barrel has light marks caused by the cap lip and mostly light scratching. There are some fine marks near the end of the barrel, possibly bite marks. The cap has light scratching all around. The cap band has microscratching, some moderate. The clip has dots of plating wear all along the front and on the ball end and, as well, some microscratching. The white dot has one tiny scratch mark at the top edge. The imprints are clear.
