Product Description
Type Lever filling vintage fountain pen
Product Name Balance Lifetime 875 (slim full length model with a white dot).
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA - circa 1936-42 (this color was introduced in '36, and they pretty much stopped making the balance models in '42).
Length 5-3/8"
Filling System Lever filler. We've installed a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Golden Brown striated with gold plated trim.
Nib EXTRA-FINE two tone 14k Lifetime nib. The masking is a little worn around the edges.
Condition Excellent condition. There's moderate scratching on the cap and some tooth marks near the top. The barrel has light scratching. The visualated section is clear. There are tiny spots of brassing on the cap band. The clip has brassing and plating wear. There is light scratching on the lever bar, but no brassing or plating wear. No cracks or chips, and no personalization. It's restored and working very well. The second and third lines of the imprint have been stamped twice with some offset. We have included a detailed photo of the imprint in the pictures below.
DOUBLE IMPRINT:
