Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen
Product Name Balance Lifetime, it's oversized in terms of length, but not particularly fat.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1929-31 (this color originated with the pen model, and the long humped clip was phased out in 1931).
Length 5-3/4"
Filling System Lever filler - we've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color Jade Green with a 1/8" cap band. Gold plated trim and white dot. It has a long humped clip.
Nib FINE gold Sheaffer Lifetime nib. It has a serial number: 5406481
Condition Very nice condition for this shiny tapered pen, in a classic color and design combination. The color between the cap and barrel is inconsistent -- the barrel has darkened, the known and common result of a chemical reaction between the material and gasses emitted by the sac. The cap and barrel have light to moderate scratching. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and the more moderate scratching near the end. The cap band has a small dot of plating wear on the lower edge. The clip has a bit of plating wear on the ball. The white dot is perfect. The imprints are clear.
