Product Description
Type Lever filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Balance Lifetime 875.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1936-42 (those were the years they made Balances in this color).
Length The pen is 4-13/16"
Filling System The pen is a lever filler, we've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Golden brown striated with gold plated trim, radius style clips, and a white dot. There is an amber viewing window.
Nib EXTRA FINE two-tone Sheaffer's Lifetime nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material. Serial number: D83302.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a classically designed pen in a great color pattern. The barrel has moderate scratching with marks caused by the cap lip. The lever has scratch marks and pitting along the upper and upper right edges. The cap has light to moderate scratching with a scratch at the very top of the cap. The cap band looks great with just some microscratching. The clip has brassing on the tip and light scratching. The imprints are clear.