Product Description
Type Vintage oversized fountain pen in excellent working condition
Product Name Balance Lifetime (early)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1930-31 (the long humped clip was phased out in 1931 and the color was introduced in 1930).
Length 5-13/16, wide cap to tapered at end of barrel. These early Balances are a little longer and the ends are a little pointier than the later ones.
Filling System Lever filler - we've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color Black with gold plated trim and white dot. It has a long humped clip.
Nib EXTRA FINE gold Sheaffer Lifetime nib. It has a serial number: 4065797.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a large, tapered pen in shiny black with gold trim. The lacquer has a super smooth feel and appearance. The cap and barrel have light wear with the noticeable marks toward the end of the barrel, around the breathing holes of the cap, and under the cap band. The cap band has microscratching and a few dots of plating wear; it looks excellent. The clip is beautiful. The white dot is cream colored. The imprints are very clear.