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"; 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 Sterling Silver casing with a lovely tooled or engraved look to the design of grapes and leaves.
Condition Near Mint condition, in a Sheaffer box. This is an elegant set with a vintage design. Both pieces are shiny and nice looking. We can't find any scratching or usage indications, just some tiny areas of light tarnish (not unusual for something more than 40 years old!). No dents, dings, or scratches. The white dots are perfect and the design pattern on both pieces is fully intact. The imprints are clear.
