Sheaffer - Balance - No reserve price - Fountain pen
06
days
20
hours
04
minutes
40
seconds
 | €2 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €1 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143856 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Sheaffer Balance fountain pen in striped marine green celluloid with black and golden veining, gold‑plated clip and cap ring, 14k gold nib engraved “SHEAFFER’S 33 – MADE IN U.S.A.”, 13 cm long by 1 cm diameter, dating to the 1930s–1940s, in good used condition and in working order.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
B0000000056
Article: SHEAFFER Balance fountain pen, striped green marbled celluloid with black and golden veins, torpedo silhouette with both ends tapered, long clip engraved "SHEAFFER'S" and gold-plated cap ring
Length: 13 cm
Diameter: 1 cm
Nib: EF (0.3 mm)
Period: 1930s-1940s
Materials: Body and cap of striped green marbled celluloid (black, green and translucent gold veins), translucent amber resin section, gold-plated clip and cap ring, 14-karat gold nib engraved "SHEAFFER'S 33 - MADE IN U.S.A."
Condition: Good condition for its age. The celluloid retains shine and the veins are well defined, with no cracks or noticeable deformations; signs of use and fine micro-scratches distributed on the cap and body, more visible against the light. The clip maintains its tension and the plating is intact, with slight wear on the ring. The nib is straight, with the tines aligned and the engraving legible. The pen has not been tested for writing or for the filling system.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs form part of the description.
B0000000056
Article: SHEAFFER Balance fountain pen, striped green marbled celluloid with black and golden veins, torpedo silhouette with both ends tapered, long clip engraved "SHEAFFER'S" and gold-plated cap ring
Length: 13 cm
Diameter: 1 cm
Nib: EF (0.3 mm)
Period: 1930s-1940s
Materials: Body and cap of striped green marbled celluloid (black, green and translucent gold veins), translucent amber resin section, gold-plated clip and cap ring, 14-karat gold nib engraved "SHEAFFER'S 33 - MADE IN U.S.A."
Condition: Good condition for its age. The celluloid retains shine and the veins are well defined, with no cracks or noticeable deformations; signs of use and fine micro-scratches distributed on the cap and body, more visible against the light. The clip maintains its tension and the plating is intact, with slight wear on the ring. The nib is straight, with the tines aligned and the engraving legible. The pen has not been tested for writing or for the filling system.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.
The photographs form part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Balance
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 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
Sold by
