Product Description
Type Vintage mechanical pencil.
Product Name This is in the Balance family and it is a junior size.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer 1930s (they produced this pattern from 1931 to 1935)
Length 4-13/16"
Filling System Takes 1.1 leads that extend in the traditional manner (twist the cap to extend and retract). We'll enclose a container of them.
Color This is the less common "Red Veined Grey Pearl" color. The trim is silver colored, either nickel or stainless steel.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a small sized, slim mechanical pencil that is a beautiful color with lots of pearlescence and with deep red lines that contrast nicely with the grey-greenish background. The cap portion of the mechanical pencil has light to moderate scratching. The barrel portion has moderate scratching with some clusters of long, thin scratches as well as small horizontal scratch marks near the cone. The cone has microscratching and light plating wear. The clip has plating wear on the ball end and some scratching. The imprint is clear. There's a small gap between the cap and barrel, usually caused by material shrinkage.
