Product Description
Type Fountain pen with the Vac-Fil filling system.
Product Name Statesman Lifetime - this looks like an early Statesman from the touchdown era, fat version before they switched to the "TM" (thin model).
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA -- 1949 or very early 1950
Length 5-1/16"
Filling System This is a vac-fil pen. We've restored the filling system and it's working well.
Color Carmine with gold plated trim. Carmine is a dark red striated material.
Nib FINE two tone 14k "Sheaffer's Lifetime" open nib. It's large and rather firm. The tines are losing their masked coloring.
Condition Excellent + condition. There are a few spots of plating wear. Most of the wear is on the nib. Light hand wear on cap and barrel. Imprint is very readable. No cracks or personalization. Fully restored and working well.
