Product Description
Type vintage fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer Balance 875 with a Lifetime nib. 875 is printed on the barrel and refers to the price at the time of manufacture. Circa 1938, pens got model names and this one would be "Sovereign."
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA -- 1941-42, these are the official years the military clip was used but it could be from a bit later.
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Lever filler
Color Green striated celluloid with gold plated trim. It has a white dot above the clip and the late military clip for Sheaffer Balance models. The cap band is 1/8" wide.
Nib Medium 14k Lifetime nib. It is mostly firm and two-tone. The silver colored masking is very intact. The nib has a serial number: K76772
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The pen has great color and shine. The barrel has horizontal capping lines and light scratching, with one horizontal scratch line just above the lever and with the more moderate scratching near the end of the barrel. The cap has light to moderate scratching. The clip looks excellent except for a small area of pitting on the upper backside. The cap band has a bit of pitting on the upper edge and a few other little pits here and there. The lever has a little pitting at the very top but it is otherwise in lovely condition. The imprints are clear.