Product Description
Type Modern Fountain Pen
Product Name Sheaffer Prelude, Model 371
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA - 1997-2001. The model was introduced in 1997.
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Takes Sheaffer style cartridges and converters. A squeeze converter is installed.
Color This is called the barleycorn pattern. It is 22k electroplated gold with a black section. The pen is engraved on the cap, "Fort Madison Iowa, May 23, 2006."
Nib Medium two tone steel nib. The nib says M on it.
Condition Near mint condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a substantial, weighted pen, with a glimmery and shiny appearance. It is beautiful and regal. The cap and barrel are gorgeous with no scratching. The white dot is perfect. The top white jewel has a scratch and a tad of discoloration. The imprints are clear.
The cap is imprinted: "Fort Madison Iowa, May 23, 2006". It may have been made to celebrate some Sheaffer occassion.