Product Description
Type Fountain pen with matching ballpoint
Product Name Sheaffer's name for this product line was Connaisseur. ... this is model 820, the lacquer version of the black Connaisseur that was part of the Grand Connaisseur line. (There's a "lustre" version, model 810, that is part of the standard Connaisseur line.)
See the Sheaffer Targa web site (http://www.sheaffertarga.com/Connaisseur/connaisseur%20reference%20list.html) for a list of the Connaisseur models.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, England - 1989
Length Fountain Pen: 5-5/8"; Ballpoint Pen: 5-1/2"
Filling System The fountain pens takes Sheaffer cartridges or converter. A piston converter is included. The ballpoint requires Sheaffer refills, and is fitted with a new refill.
Color Black lacquer over brass with gold plated trim
Nib FINE 18k two-tone nib. The Grand Connaisseur nibs were larger than the regular Connaisseur nibs.
Condition Near mint condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a velvety black, shiny fountain and ballpoint pen set that has an executive appearance. The pens look fantastic with just an occasional microscratch. The fountain pen trim bands and cap band have light to moderate microscratching. There are a few very tiny scratch marks under the trim band near the top of the cap. The white dot has two micro-scratches. The ballpoint pen has light microscratching on the cone, cap band, clip, and trim band near the top of the cap portion. The cap band has a tiny tarnish mark. The white dot is perfect. The imprints on both pieces are clear.
