Product Description
Type Ornate ballpoint pen with a "reminder" clip and mechanical pencil set
Product Name "Vintage" aka Grapes and Leaves is from the Imperial line of pens based on the clip style. They only made ballpoints and pencils in this pattern as far as we know (though when they re-used it for the Targa line they did make a slim fountain pen).
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1970s.
Length The ballpoint is 5-1/8"; the mechanical pencil is 5-1/16"
Filling System Ballpoint takes standard Sheaffer style refills which are still made. The "reminder clip" mechanism for extending the refills is working well. The mechanical pencil takes .9mm leads. A pack of leads will be included.
Color 1/30 12k Gold Filled casing with a lovely tooled or engraved look to the design of grapes and leaves. White dots on the top of the clips.
Condition Excellent + condition, in Sheaffer box, and with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a highly ornate, golden, shiny pen and pencil set that have a vintage look and feel. The ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil have light microscratching on the solid gold areas. The grapes and leaves pattern panels look lovely. The white dot on the top of the clip on the ballpoint has a tiny scratch whereas the white dot on the mechanical pencil is perfect. The imprints on both pieces are clear.
