Product Description
Type Modern ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil set.
Product Name Sonnet (this is the first version with the thin cap bands).
Manufacturer and Year Parker, France -- made in 1994 (both pieces have a date code of lllI signifying 1994 and the thin cap bands are pre-1998).
Length Both pieces are 5-5/16"
Filling System The ballpoint pen takes Parker style refills. A working refill is installed. The mechanical pencil takes 0.5mm leads, which it extends via the twist-click mechanism (you twist the cap piece to extend lead one click). It also has a locking position that holds the mechanism down to quickly return the lead to the barrel. The filling systems have been tested and are working well. Guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.
Color Cascade Silver plating with 23kt gold trim.
Condition Near mint condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautiful, glinty, shiny pen and pencil set in a classic Parker design. Both pieces look fantastic. The gold trim and clips on both pieces have very light microscratching. All imprints and date codes are clear.