Product Description
Type Vintage Sheaffer fountain pen in excellent working condition. Unusual model with flexible #2 nib.
Product Name Sheaffer Balance "Petite", this was the smallest of the many Balance sizes.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA - Early 1930s.
Length 4-1/4"
Filling System Lever filler - restored with a new sac.
Color Black and pearl cap and barrel with gold filled trim.
Nib FINE FLEXIBLE 14k #2 Sheaffer nib. Older nib, probably from the flat top line of Sheaffers. Line variation from fine to broad. Please see writing sample.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a dainty pen in a classic design and in a lovely color pattern. The barrel pearl coloring has turned to a caramel while the cap pearls still have their original luster and light coloring. The section has a dull texturing. The barrel has one surface blotch at the cap lip. It has light microscratching and overall is shiny and pretty. The lever looks good. The cap has light scratching. The cap band has light to moderte microscratching. The clip has light microscratching and no plating wear. The imprints are clear.
