Sheaffer - Balance Junior - No reserve price - Fountain pen
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Sheaffer Balance Junior fountain pen in marbleised green maroon celluloid, made in the United States in the first half of the 20th century, with a gold F nib, lever filler, 11.3 cm long and 1 cm in diameter, in good used condition with some signs of wear, and engraved with 'SHEAFFER JUNIOR – W.A. SHEAFFER PEN CO' on the barrel.
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Item: SHEAFFER Balance Junior Fountain Pen in marbled green navy and black cellulose acetate with chrome-plated hardware and lever-filler
Length: 11.3 cm
Diameter: 1.0 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1930s (c. 1930–1939)
Materials: Body and cap made of marbled green navy and black pearlescent cellulose acetate; ball clip and cap ring in chrome-plated metal; black threaded section; gold-plated nib engraved "Sheaffer Junior – Made in U.S.A."; ebonite feed; lever-filler. Barrel engraved "SHEAFFER JUNIOR – W.A. SHEAFFER PEN CO".
Condition: Good overall for its age. The cellulose acetate retains its luster and the marbling is very vivid, with no cracks or fissures visible; fine signs of use typical of a vintage piece are evident. The clip and cap ring show plating loss and noticeable dark pitting. The nib is intact and aligned, with the correct shoulders. Engravings on the barrel and cap are legible. Writing and filling have not been tested.
Extras: Only the loose piece; no box, case, or papers apparent in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
Item: SHEAFFER Balance Junior Fountain Pen in marbled green navy and black cellulose acetate with chrome-plated hardware and lever-filler
Length: 11.3 cm
Diameter: 1.0 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1930s (c. 1930–1939)
Materials: Body and cap made of marbled green navy and black pearlescent cellulose acetate; ball clip and cap ring in chrome-plated metal; black threaded section; gold-plated nib engraved "Sheaffer Junior – Made in U.S.A."; ebonite feed; lever-filler. Barrel engraved "SHEAFFER JUNIOR – W.A. SHEAFFER PEN CO".
Condition: Good overall for its age. The cellulose acetate retains its luster and the marbling is very vivid, with no cracks or fissures visible; fine signs of use typical of a vintage piece are evident. The clip and cap ring show plating loss and noticeable dark pitting. The nib is intact and aligned, with the correct shoulders. Engravings on the barrel and cap are legible. Writing and filling have not been tested.
Extras: Only the loose piece; no box, case, or papers apparent in the photos.
The photographs are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Balance Junior
Country of origin
United States
Period
First half 20th century
Material
Celluloid
Manufacturer/brand
Sheaffer
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
11.3 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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