Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer 5-30 (the nib is marked. This marking referred to its original price.)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA -- late 1920s/early 1930s
Length 4-3/4" including the ring top hardware.
Filling System Lever filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working perfectly.
Color Jade green (a nice bright green) radite with black ends and gold plated trim. There is a personalization on the barrel, "Marie Dietrich".
Nib FINE 5-30 gold nib.
Condition Very nice condition with no cracks. This is a pretty, shiny little pen with a pleasing design and a nice color. The cap and barrel have moderate scratching especially around the lever and at the end of the barrel and top of the cap where there are also some bite marks. There is slight discoloration at the top and end of the barrel and in the mid-section of the cap. the barrel has marks caused by the lip cap. The edge of the flat top of the cap has some chipping or material wear that is irregular. The lever, cap bands, and ring top look great. There is a personalization on the barrel, "Marie Dietrich". The imprints are crisp.