Product Description
Type Lever-fill fountain pen. The cap band is hand-personalized: "J M Vetter".
Product Name Balance 1000. We see the Balance 1000 pens in a few different sizes, and this one is full length but just barely oversized (barrel is .455 inches at its widest point.)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1940s.
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Lever-filling. We've fully restored and tested it, it's working very well. Guaranteed filling system for one year from date of purchase.
Color Green striated body with matching cap. Gold plated trim. White dot above the clip. Amber viewing window. Black section.
Nib FINE 14k Sheaffer's Lifetime two-tone nib.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautifully colored, shiny pen that has pearlescence. The cap and barrel have moderate scratching. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip. The lever has pitting along the top edge. The cap band has moderate microscratching and is personalized: "J M Vedder". The radius clip has a bit of plating wear on the flat ball end and light microscratching. The white dot is slightly yellowed with light microscratching. The imprints are clear.
