Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Lifetime, the early style called a "Flat Top" by collecters. This is a smaller junior size flat top with a white dot on the top of its cap.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA – circa late 1920s.
Length 4-9/16"
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Black chased hard rubber, lined chasing pattern. Gold plated trim, one 1/8" wide cap band, and a white dot on the top of its cap.
Nib MEDIUM -- Sheaffer's Lifetime gold nib is smooth and firm, with nice tipping material. It has the serial number 1512829.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. There are signs of usage, with some small marks and scratches on the cap and barrel. The cap band has two big spots of brassing. The very top of the clip, as well as the ball end, also have brassing. The imprint is worn and faded, but the edges are still readable. We have restored the filling system so the pen works very well. The cap is very solid and stable.
