Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen, working well.
Product Name One of the small Balance Lifetime models
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA - circa the mid-1930s, with the "radius" style clip.
Length 4-13/16".
Filling System Lever-filling system. We've fully restored the filling system and it's working perfectly.
Color Black with gold plated trim, a single cap band. There's a green transparent window where the section meets the barrel so you can see the ink level (see photos).
Nib FINE two-tone 14k gold Sheaffer's Lifetime nib. Nib has the serial number E37015.
Condition Excellent condition for this small, velvety black, shiny pen in a classic design. The barrel has moderate to some heavy scratching as well as a few bite marks toward the end of the barrel. The lever has light scratching and plating wear on the right side. The cap is good with some light overall scratching. The cap band has scratching and light plating wear, but no brassing. The clip has plating wear and light scratching. The imprints are clear.