Product Description
Type Vintage oversized fountain pen in restored working condition
Product Name Balance Lifetime
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1930-31 (the long humped clip was phased out in 1931 and the color was introduced in 1930).
Length 5-11/16" long and quite stout.
Filling System Lever filler - we've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color Remarkably good color! Black and pearl with a 1/8" cap band. Black pearl is a pattern of black and pearlized marble. Gold plated trim and white dot. It has a long humped clip.
Nib FINE gold Sheaffer Lifetime nib.
Condition Excellent condition + with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a very large, shiny pen, in a desirable color pattern. Most of the "pearls" have some level of ambering but the color hues look nice and there is still quite a bit of pearlization. The barrel has mainly light wear with a few long, thin scratch marks. The cap has light wear and scratching. The cap band has light scratching, and a few tiny dents. The clip has plating wear on the ball end as well as along the sides. There are also small nicks and scratches on the clip face. The white dot looks great. The imprints are clear.
