Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen and mechanical pencil set.
Product Name Balance 875, a Lifetime model with a white dot (military clip version). These military clip models were given names, and this was the "Vigilant."
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1940-2 (those were the years this pen was made with this kind of clip).
Length The pen is 5-3/16", and the pencil is 5-1/8" long
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well. The pencil takes 0.9mm leads.
Color Green Striated with gold plated trim, a white dot on the cap below the clip, and a military style clip.
Nib FINE to EXTRA-FINE two-tone 14k Lifetime nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, dings, dents, or personalization. The fountain pen barrel has horizontal marks just above the threads from the cap. There is light to moderate scratching on the barrel's surface. The lever bar has brassing on the edges and around the ends. The ink viewing window has some internal staining. The cap band has surface scratching and some small spots of brassing on the edges. The sides of the clip have plating wear, and there is brassing over the top and around the open end. The clip sits away from the cap a bit. The nib masking is in good shape. The imprint is very clear and readable. The pencil has light to moderate scratching on the barrel and cap. The clip has brassing on the edges and over the top of the cap. The cone has some brassing and surface scratches. The imprint is clear. Both pieces are working well.
