Product Description
Type Fountain Pen
Product Name Imperial 797
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA -- 1970s
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Sheaffer cartridges and converters. A squeeze converter is included.
Color 23k electroplated gold cap and barrel with a gold fluted, or wide and deep striped, pattern. Black section.
Nib Fine 14k v-inlay nib. The section has a F on it . (You'll find these high end Imperials with both "long diamond" style nibs and these "v-inlay" nibs. The V-inlay nibs may indicate later production, in keeping with the electroplated finish as opposed to gold filled.)
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautiful, nice sized, shiny pen. There is light wear on the cap and barrel, especially near the end of the barrel where there are what appear to be posting marks. The section looks great. The clip is perfect. The imprints are clear.
