Product Description
Type vintage fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Balance Lifetime, standard full size. White Dot model.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1936-42, the color was introduced in 1936, 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.
Color Grey Pearl striated celluloid cap and barrel with silver colored trim and a late Balance clip generally called a radius clip. Green viewing area.
Nib MEDIUM two-tone 14k gold Sheaffer's Lifetime nib. It's got a bit of an upturn on the tip. Uncommon white feed.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a nice looking, shiny pen, in a classic design, with an excellent color pattern. The cap and barrel have moderate scratching. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and heavier scratching toward the end. The green viewing area has some crackly marks. The section has two tiny gold flecks embedded in it. The cap band has some scratching but it is nice and shiny. The clip is scratched toward the middle and has some plating wear. The white dot looks great. The imprints are legible.