Product Description
Type Vintage mechanical pencil
Product Name This is in the Balance family, and it's a full sized model.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA, early 1930s (long humped clip)
Length 5-5/16" (a mate to the oversized fountain pen)
Filling System Takes 1.1mm (aka "Thick") leads and extends lead in the traditional twist method. We will include a small packet of lead.
Color Green Marble aka Marine Green with gold plated trim.
Condition Very nice condition with no cracks. This is a beautifully colored pencil in a slim, sleek design. The color is darkened but even. The cap and barrel have moderate scratches and marks especially around the top of the clip and near the top of the cap. The cap band has some plating wear. The clip has plating wear on the ball and some tiny scratch marks along the left side; it otherwise is shiny and nice. The cone has plating wear and a bit of pitting and is scratches. The imprints are clear.