Sheaffer - Balance - No reserve price - Fountain pen
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Sheaffer Balance fountain pen in black and marbled celluloid with a 14k gold, extra-fine nib, made in the United States in the 1930s, length 11.9 cm and diameter 1.1 cm, with a gold-plated cap band and clip, in good overall condition and in working order.
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A0000003216
Article: SHEAFFER BALANCE fountain pen in black and pearlescent celluloid (black speckled with cream veins on the cap and amber on the body), gold clip and cap ring
Length: 11.9 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: EF (extrafine), rigid, 14-karat gold engraved "Sheaffer's Lifetime"
Period: 1930s
Materials: body and cap of speckled black, cream and amber celluloid; ball clip and cap ring gold-plated; nib of 14-karat gold; feed made of ebonite. Cap with screw closure. On the body retains the original engraving "W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. - Fort Madison, Iowa, U.S.A. - Pat. D. 78,795".
Condition: good overall for its age. The celluloid retains its shine and the engravings read clearly; shows signs of use typical of the era, with small superficial scratches and the pearlescent of the body slightly ambered, somewhat natural and highly sought after in this celluloid. The cap ring plating shows light wear. The nib is aligned and in good condition, with no bends or visible breaks. The functioning of the filling system has not been tested.
Extras: only the loose piece; box or papers are not visible in the photos.
The photographs form part of the description.
A0000003216
Article: SHEAFFER BALANCE fountain pen in black and pearlescent celluloid (black speckled with cream veins on the cap and amber on the body), gold clip and cap ring
Length: 11.9 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: EF (extrafine), rigid, 14-karat gold engraved "Sheaffer's Lifetime"
Period: 1930s
Materials: body and cap of speckled black, cream and amber celluloid; ball clip and cap ring gold-plated; nib of 14-karat gold; feed made of ebonite. Cap with screw closure. On the body retains the original engraving "W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. - Fort Madison, Iowa, U.S.A. - Pat. D. 78,795".
Condition: good overall for its age. The celluloid retains its shine and the engravings read clearly; shows signs of use typical of the era, with small superficial scratches and the pearlescent of the body slightly ambered, somewhat natural and highly sought after in this celluloid. The cap ring plating shows light wear. The nib is aligned and in good condition, with no bends or visible breaks. The functioning of the filling system has not been tested.
Extras: only the loose piece; box or papers are not 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
1.1 cm
Length
11.9 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
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