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. (This is dated via the "radius" clip.)
Length 5-3/8 inches
Filling System Lever Filler. Restored with a new sac.
Color Green marble with 14k gold trim and 5/16 inch wide cap band, engraved "E.H. Westfall".
Nib MEDIUM Sheaffer's Lifetime gold nib with a serial number.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks. This is a large-sized, beautifully colored, shiny pen that is elegant. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip, light to moderate wear with some small deeper scratches on the tapered end. The lever has a bit of plating wear along the top edge, and a dot of pitting on the right side. The cap looks quite lovely. It has a tiny little chip on the very tip top. The cap band is gorgeous. It is personalized in the handwriting of "E.H. Westfall" as was the practice with this type of pen and it was included in the price. The clip has some tiny marks along the left side. The white dot is a cream color. The imprints are crystal clear.