Condition:This ebonized pearl fountain pen makes a strong first impression. The mother of pearl flecks still flash with lively color on both the cap and the barrel. The material is free of cracks, and there is no personalizations. The barrel imprint remains sharp and readable. The clip holds tight, and the gold filled trim pieces all present well, showing only a touch of wear from their long journey.
The visulated section keeps that original yellow glow and still lets light slip through nicely. The pen has been cleaned, fitted with a new ink sac, and given a proper test run. Everything checks out.
When the light hits those pearl flecks just right, they almost look like they picked up a bit of stardust during a quiet cruise past some distant planet. Whether or not you buy into that theory, the pen is ink ready and eager to get back into service.
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 tested
- This pen is ready to write
Sheaffer Balance Fountain Pen - Ebonized Pearl
Brand and Year:
Sheaffer Pen Co., Fort Madison, IA : c. 1930s
Model:
Balance - Full Length Standard Girth
Filling System:
Lever
Color:
Ebonized Pearl (Mother of Pearl flecks over black)
Length:
5 3/8" long
Nib:
Fine - Sheaffer Feather Touch 14k gold #5 nib in very nice condition with crisp, clean imprints and ample tipping material.