Product NameValiant Tuckaway 500 Pencil. (The 500 in imprinted on the barrel)
Manufacturer and YearSheaffer - 1940s
Length4-1/8"
Filling SystemIt takes 0.9mm (or "thin") leads, which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism. We'll include a small pack of leads.
Color Carmine red striated with gold plated trim.
Condition Excellent condition. Light handwear on the body of the pencil. The trim looks really good, with a small spot of brassing on the open end of the clip, and a bit of wear near the tip of the cone. It's a lovely little pencil, and working very well.
Type Vintage mechanical pencil with a Military clip.
Product Name Balance 300 Military Clip pencil (300 is marked on the barrel, thought the 3 is barely visible)...
Type Vintage mechanical pencil with a Military clip.
Product Name Balance 300 Military Clip pencil (300 is marked on the barrel, thought the 3 is barely visible)...
Type Fountain pen and mechanical pencil set
Product Name Tuckaway Sentinel ("Tuckaway" is the model/style, "Sentinel" denotes the plastic body and steel cap with gold trim...
Type vintage fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer Balance 875 with a Lifetime nib. 875 is printed on the barrel and refers to the price at the time of manufacture. Circa 1938, pens got model...
Type Vintage vacuum-filling fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer Lifetime Signature Triumph. This model is the slender, war-time version with the wide cap band. The wide 14k cap band...
Type Vintage lever filling oversized fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime (this is an oversized model and very fat). Circa 1938, pens got model names and this one would...