Product Description
Type Vintage lever-filling oversized fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime, this is the full size version but is slightly more slender than the pens we call oversize.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1929-30, this pen has the first style of clip (aka long humped ball).
Length 5-7/16".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Pearl and Black with gold plated trim. The color was originally black and a pearl color, but the white pearl is nearly always partially ambered. In this case the cap pearl has a greenish tinge and the barrel pearl is quite amber. The cap band is 1/8" wide. White dot above the clip.
Nib MEDIUM gold nib. It says Sheaffer Lifetime on it and is single tone with serial number 7300494.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. Good color, though the barrel is ambered. This is a nice sized, classic looking pen that is shiny and that has nice coloring. The barrel and cap have moderate scratching. The cap band has one little spot of pitting on the lower edge. The clip has plating wear on either side of the ball and some light scratching. The white dot is more cream color. The imprints are clear.