Product Description
Type Mechanical Pencil
Product Name Lifetime was the product line, but Flat top is what collectors call this style of 1920s-30s Sheaffer. "Lifetime" is imprinted on the twist top.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA, 1930s
Length 4-5/8" - this is the junior model
Filling System Takes 1.1 mm lead which it extends and retracts well via the traditional twist mechanism. We'll include a small packet of leads.
Color Black pearl with gold filled trim. The twist top is marked "gold filled".
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautiful pencil in a classic design. The coloration is excellent; the "pearl" areas have some mellowing to a pale gold color, but the appearance is excellent. The cone is excellent. The clip has plating wear on the ball and along the very top edge. The gold twist mechanism has a bit of plating wear along the lower edge, but it is in very good condition. The imprints are clear.
