Product Description
Type Uncommon vintage fountain pen
Product Name Lifetime Tuckaway (in this first generation model they made the Lifetime gold filled version, or the masterpiece version which was in a 14k finish)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA - This model was made from about 1940 to '42. White dot.
Length Fountain pen is 4-1/8" capped, and 5-3/8" with the cap posted. The cap screws on to the end of the barrel for posting.
Filling System Lever filling system. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working well.
Color 1/10th 14k gold filled over black plastic, with black section and end. The gold finish is in a pattern of groups of six and then two lines. The black end of the pen has threads on it for posting. White dot on the barrel. The barrel is personalized, "H.C.A.".
Nib Medium Lifetime nib with serial number H19156.
Condition Very nice condition with no cracks or chips. This is a unique fountain pen that is compact when capped and that is shiny gold. Both the cap and barrel have moderate microscratching. The cap has a few small dings and one elongated dent. The top tip of the cap is dented. The black portions of the pen look nice. The barrel is personalized, "H.C.A.". The gold content marking is clear.