Product Description
Type Fountain pen working well.
Product Name Balance Autograph. "Autograph" was the model with 14k clip and band, and the owner's signature could be engraved on the band (which is the case with this pen).
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA, early 1930s. This version of the long humped clip was introduced circa 1930.
Length 5-3/8 inches
Filling System Lever Filler.
Color Black with 14k gold trim (the 14k is engraved on the cap band and at the top of the clip) and 5/16 inch wide cap band. The cap band is engraved, "Sylvan King".
Nib MEDIUM-FINE Sheaffer's Lifetime two-tone gold nib is fairly smooth and firm with nice tipping material. Serial number 4104260.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks or chips. This is a chunky, shiny, velvety-black pen that is impressive to behold. The cap and barrel have mainly light with some moderate wear. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and a slight indentation caused by posting. Most of the wear is near the end of the barrel. The cap's more moderate scratching is on either side of the clip and the very tip has a scratch. The lever looks nice with a thin line of pitting on the right edge. The cap band is wide and beautiful with some microscratching. It is engraved: "Sylvan King". The clip and white dot look great. The imprints are crystal clear.