Product Description
Type vintage fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Balance Lifetime, standard full size.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1937-42, the color was introduced in 1937, the filling system and clip were introduced in 1935.
Length 5-7/16 inches. This is a full size pen, but it is not the fat oversized model.
Filling System Lever filler. We've fully restored it and it's working very well.
Color Green striated celluloid cap and barrel with gold-plated trim and a late Balance clip generally called a radius clip. 1/8" wide cap band.
Nib FINE 14k gold Sheaffer's Lifetime nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent + condition. No cracks in the cap lip, but it should be noted that these striated Balances crack easily, so the cap should not be posted. There's some light wear on the barrel and handwear on the cap and barrel. There's very little plating wear and the imprint is clear. The barrel is engraved with the inscription "E T4" which was something done by Sheaffer for pens which were used for testing or for archival purposes. The pen has been fully restored and is working very well.