Product Description
Type Fountain pen working well.
Product Name Balance Autograph. ("Autograph" models has 14k cap bands and clips, whereas the "Signature" just had the cap band in 14k.)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA, 1935-'42.
Length 5-3/8 inches
Filling System Lever Filler. Restored with a new sac.
Color Green marble with 14k gold trim and 3/8 inch wide cap band. The end of the barrel has a removable pointed "tail".
Nib MEDIUM Sheaffer's Lifetime gold nib with serial number 5299143
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautifully colored, shiny pen that is tapered and elegant. The cap and barrel have moderate scratching. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip, as well as some small marks and scratches. The cap has small scratches as well some deeper marks. The lever has microscratching and pitting on the upper right edge. The unengraved cap band has very tiny microscratches, but it is overall nice and shiny and there is no plating wear. The clip looks nice with just some microscratches. The white dot is perfect. The imprints are clear.