Condition:This classic Lifetime jade green radite beauty is in nice overall condition. The pen cap has rich jade coloring with a hint of interior darkening and the barrel shows a bit of darkening, there are no cracks or personalizations. The cap and barrel have some very light surface wear. The barrel imprint readable. The gold filled ring top is firm, the gold filled cap band, land lever are clean and in nice condition, as shown. The pen has been cleaned, a new ink sac has been installed, it has been water tested, this pen is ready to use.
Restoration Work:
- The cap has been brush cleaned
- Nib and feed have been ultrasonically cleaned
- New ink sac has been installed with 100% pure medical grade talc
- The pen has been lightly polished
- The pen has been water tested
- This pen is ready to write
Restored Sheaffer Lifetime Jade Green Radite Ring Top Fountain Pen
Brand and Year:
Sheaffer's, Fort Madison, IA - c. 1920's
Model:
Lifetime 'Unbreakable" Radite
Filling System:
Lever
Color:
Jade Green with gold trim
Length:
4 1/2" long (without ring top)
Nib:
Fine - The large Sheaffer Lifetime 14k gold nib in very nice condition with crisp, clean imprints and ample tipping material.