Condition:This ebonized pearl beauty is in very nice overall condition with the mother of pearl flecks having really nice, bright coloring on the cap and barrel, there are no crack or personalization on this pen. The cap and barrel have some light micro surface scratches. The barrel imprint is crisp and readable, as shown. The clip is firm, the gold filled clip, cap band and lever are all in lovely condition, as shown. The visulated section retains its original yellow coloring and has just a hint of light stain. The pen has been cleaned, a new ink sac has been installed, it has been ink and water tested, this neat looking 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 ink and water tested
- This pen is ready to write
Sheaffer Balance Full Length Fountain Pen - Ebonized Pearl
Brand and Year:
Sheaffer, Fort Madison, IA : c. 1934 (based on clip style)
Model:
Balance - Full Length Slender Girth
Filling System:
Lever
Color:
Ebonized Pearl (Mother of Pearl flecks over black)
Length:
5 3/8" long
Nib:
Fine - Sheaffer #3 size 14k gold nib in very nice condition with crisp, clean imprints and ample tipping material. The pen produced a smooth fine line with above average ink flow during the ink test. A photo of the ink test has been included for reference.