Product Description
Type Vintage lever filling oversized fountain pen.
Product Name Balance Lifetime (this is an oversized model and very fat). It would have cost $10.00 new. Circa 1938, pens got model names and this one would be "Premier."
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1935-42 (those were the years they made the Balance with this clip).
Length 5-1/2".
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Black with gold plated trim. It has a white dot above the clip and the radius clip. The cap band is 1/8" wide.
Nib FINE two-toned gold nib. It says Sheaffer's Lifetime on it and is two-toned. Serial number 4522640.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a large-sized velvety black pan in a classic design. The barrel has light marks caused by the cap lip. There is mainly light with some moderate wear on the barrel. The lever looks good, with minimal brassing. The cap has light to moderate scratching with some heavier wear on either side of the clip. The cap band has some scratches on the back side. The clip has plating wear along the sides. The white dot looks good, and is only very faintly yellowed. Ink viewing window has good visibility. The imprints are clear.