Product Description
Type Substantial, full size vintage fountain pen.
Product Name Sheaffer "Flat Top" (The nib and cap indicate the pen was a Lifetime model.) This was the senior, largest size.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA - early 1930s
Length 5-5/16"
Filling System Lever filler - working perfectly with a new sac
Color Pale Jade Green. Gold filled trim. White dot on the end of the cap. One 1/8" band on cap. Clip is humped (probably as the result of straightening) and has the high mounting.
Nib 14k Lifetime nib is a firm extra fine. It is large with a good tipping material. The nib includes a serial number: 6818734
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a large-sized, classically designed pen. The color is the pale version of jade green, with consistent coloration. The barrel has moderate scratching with a few bite-type marks at the end. The cap has moderate scratching and the white dot has some little brown flecks on it. The lever looks nice. The cap band has plating wear on the upper edge. The clip has some brassing and plating wear. The imprints are clear.