1934-7 Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance "Miss Universe" fountain pen

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Condition

This pen is in very good condition. The celluloid has excellent color and no flaws. The transparent celluloid suspending the nacre chips can turn dark yellow or brown with exposure to UV. This pen has been cared for properly. It is personalized Sylvia Kaplan.

There are tiny spots of plating wear on the clip ball, band and lever. But, not widespread plating loss or wear.

The grip section has a circumferential scratch - it is not a crack.

Nib

A extra-fine to fine point with a hint of bounce (but don't push this nib).

Filler

Lever filler with a fresh, new sac

Dimensions

Length

Capped - 123 mm (4.9”)
Uncapped - 108 mm (4 1/4”)
Posted - 146 mm (5.8”).

Diameter

Cap - 12.1 mm (0.48”)
Barrel - 10.3 mm (0.4”)