Condition:This ebonized pearl beauty is in nice overall condition with the mother of pearl flecks having really nice coloring on the cap with the barrle having a bit of the typical ambering, there is no personalization on this pen. The cap and barrel have some light surface scratches. The cap has two small lip cracks that have been filled. The barrel imprint is crisp and readable, as shown. The clip is firm, the gold filled clip, cap band and lever have a bit of wear and light brassing, as shown. The pen has been cleaned, a new ink sac has been installed, it has been water tested and the 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
Sheaffer Balance Fountain Pen - Ebonized Pearl
Brand and Year:
Sheaffer, Fort Madison, IA : c. 1934 (based on clip style)
Model:
Balance - Standard Girth and Shorter Length
Filling System:
Lever
Color:
Ebonized Pearl (Mother of Pearl flecks over black)
Length:
4 11/16" long
Nib:
Fine - Sheaffer Feather Touch14k gold two-tone nib in very nice condition with crisp, clean imprints and ample tipping material.