Product Description
Type Vintage Sheaffer fountain pen
Product Name This is in the Balance family; it is the fat oversize Balance version.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA, 1930s. This is the second version of the clip called by collectors the long round ball humped, and was only produced for two years startting in 1930-1. Uncommon cap band.
Length 5-9/16"
Filling System Lever filler - working perfectly
Color Black and green marble celluloid. Gold plated trim. Two 1/8" cap bands with etched design. White dot.
Nib 14k Fine Lifetime nib is wide.
Condition Very nice condition. This is a large, fat, pen in a nice marbled color and in a classic design. The cap and barrel have moderate scratching. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and some heavier scratching to the right of the lever and on the lever itself. The cap has a crack from the cap lip to the lower cap band. The clip has plating wear that is quite deep along the top edge. The imprints are clear.
