Sheaffer - Balance Lifetime - No reserve price - Fountain pen
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Sheaffer Balance Lifetime fountain pen with a striped marine green celluloid body and cap, gold-plated clip and cap band, a white cap jewel, 14k gold nib engraved “SHEAFFER'S LIFETIME REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”, 13.3 cm long and 1 cm in diameter, dating to the late 1930s–early 1940s and made in the United States, in good used condition and in working order.
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A0000006375
Article: SHEAFFER BALANCE LIFETIME fountain pen in striped green marine celluloid with gold-plated details and white dot on the cap
Length: 13.3 cm
Diameter: 1 cm
Nib: F
Period: Late 1930s - early 1940s (striped green marine celluloid, approx. 1937-1942)
Materials: Body and cap of striped green marine celluloid with black and golden veining, clip and cap band gold-plated, distinctive white dot of the Lifetime range, section of black ebonite with amber reservoir window and 14k gold nib engraved "SHEAFFER'S LIFETIME REG. U.S. PAT. OFF."
Condition: Good condition for its age. The celluloid retains very good shine and the veining is clearly visible, with no cracks or visible deformations; on the body the original house engraving and light signs of use typical of a vintage piece can be seen. The gold plating on the clip and cap band appears intact, with minimal wear. The nib is clean, well aligned and without bends. The writing test or filling system has not been tried.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
A0000006375
Article: SHEAFFER BALANCE LIFETIME fountain pen in striped green marine celluloid with gold-plated details and white dot on the cap
Length: 13.3 cm
Diameter: 1 cm
Nib: F
Period: Late 1930s - early 1940s (striped green marine celluloid, approx. 1937-1942)
Materials: Body and cap of striped green marine celluloid with black and golden veining, clip and cap band gold-plated, distinctive white dot of the Lifetime range, section of black ebonite with amber reservoir window and 14k gold nib engraved "SHEAFFER'S LIFETIME REG. U.S. PAT. OFF."
Condition: Good condition for its age. The celluloid retains very good shine and the veining is clearly visible, with no cracks or visible deformations; on the body the original house engraving and light signs of use typical of a vintage piece can be seen. The gold plating on the clip and cap band appears intact, with minimal wear. The nib is clean, well aligned and without bends. The writing test or filling system has not been tried.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Balance Lifetime
Country of origin
United States
Period
First half 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Gold-plated
Manufacturer/brand
Sheaffer
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
13.3 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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