{"product_id":"c-1931-sheaffer-balance-desk-set-jade","title":"c.1931 Sheaffer Balance Desk Set - JADE","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: c.1931\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sheaffer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Balance (standard sized, later called \"Statesman\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Celluloid, gold-plated trim, marble, casein\/bakelite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling System\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lever filler (resacced and guaranteed to fill and write as designed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: This full-length, standard-girth model measures 7 7\/16” with the taper and 4 11\/16” without the taper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14k Lifetime Two-Tone nib. That nib lays down a smooth and consistent \u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Color is superb. While the vast majority of Jade Sheaffers have darkened to various brown hues, this one retains its original vibrant green with just a couple bands of darkening on the barrel that are more subtle in person than in the photos: one thin band just above the section and another at the end of the barrel around the white dot. Gold-plated trim is pristine with no brassing or other notable flaws. Celluloid surface is smooth and lustrous with no deep scratches or other noteworthy blemishes – scarcely any microscratches. I believe the taper is made of Bakelite or Casein and shows some light scratches and pin-sized marks. Desk base in clean with no cracks, chips, or other noteworthy blemishes aside from one pin-sized ding on one of the corners. Felt-lined on the bottom. Manufacturer imprint on the pen's barrel is deep and fully legible despite minor weakening to the far right of the bottom line. \u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: this one will be shipped with one of the usual latex sacs I use due to the dribbling that sometimes occurs with silicone sacs when a pen is stored nib-down. Silicone sac may be installed on buyer’s request at no extra charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: This set includes pen, taper, and black marble desk base with trumpet. Desk base has a relatively small footprint, measuring 2 7\/8 X 2 3\/16.” This pen predates the “Statesman” model name; it’s the name Sheaffer would call this model in the mid 1930s. It’s made of celluloid in the Jade color pattern: desirable yet tough to find without darkening\/discoloration. Gold-plated trim on pen and trumpet, white dot on pen signifying Sheaffer’s lifetime guarantee, and matching 14k Lifetime Two-Tone nib. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penchantment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53625394626859,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5165\/3419\/files\/IMG_1409.jpg?v=1780005675","url":"https:\/\/penchantment.com\/products\/c-1931-sheaffer-balance-desk-set-jade","provider":"Penchantment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}