Vintage Pens · Sheaffer
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Vintage Pens: Sheaffer Balance Ebony & Pearl
Lever Filler, 1930-1939, Accountant nib, 14.0 cm capped.
- Availability
- One in stock, one of a kind.
- Returns
- 14 days for a full refund of the item price, via insured U.S. Mail. Problems found within 30 days get fixed.
- Condition
- Restored, tested and guaranteed. Flaws are stated in the description.
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Item specifics
| Filling Mechanism | Lever Filler |
|---|---|
| Era | 1930-1939 |
| Nib Size | Accountant |
| SKU | 7026 |
| Capped length | 14.0 cm |
| Brand | Sheaffer |
| Category | Vintage Pens |
| Condition | Restored, tested and guaranteed |
| Condition grading | 9 |
Description from Nathaniel
Although this was the famed "ebony-and-pearl" edition of the Sheaffer Balance Lifetime, it was really made by embedding bits of abalone shells in the finish. Harvested from the kelp beds off the California coast, Sheaffer helped keep the divers employed during the Great Depression. Our vintage pen is nearly perfect with only light traces of wear and possibly some hints of brassing. No cracks, glassy smooth finish, nice, deep imprints. No discoloration. Even the ink-viewing window still retains some of that early, clear yellow-green. Fully restored with a new ink sac. Some might consider it a museum-worthy piece. You will write a surprisingly smooth, firm extra-extra fine line. We are pretty sure it is an Accounting nib. An impressive pen.
