Product Description
Type Vintage mechanical pencil.
Product Name This is in the Balance family, and it's an oversize model, but there's no number marked on it.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA – circa 1936-42 (those were the years this model in this color was made).
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System It takes 1.1mm (or "Thick") leads and extends lead in the traditional twist method.
Color Golden brown striated with gold plated trim and a radius style clip.
Condition Very nice condition. Much of the plating has worn off, and the clip shows some brassing and much of its silver colored metal underneath. The cap band and cone are mostly covered in brassing as well. The upper cap shows some wear and crazing of the plastic. There are some scratches and marks on the cap and barrel. No personalization, no chips. It's working very well.