Condition:The pen and pencil are in very good condition with nice, consistent color throughout, there are no cracks or personalization. The pen has some light surface scratches. The pen has some light surface scratches. The gold filled clip and cap band are in lovely condition, both are tight to the cap, as is the "white dot". The pen's barrel o-ring, point gasket and ink sac have been replaced. The pen has been water tested and fills nicely. The pencil has some light surface scratches. The gold filled clip and cap band are also in lovely condition, both are tight to the cap, as is the "white dot", all as shown. The pencil is loaded with lead, it advances and retracts, as designed. The vintage eraser has a bit of wear, as shown. The pen and pencil ship in an original Sheaffer case, the case is in good vintage condition, with some wear and staining, as shown.
Restoration Work:
- The cap has been brush cleaned
- The nib and section have been ultrasonically cleaned
- The barrel o-ring has been replaced
- The point gasket has been replaced
- The ink sac has been replaced
- The pen has been water tested - it fills properly
- This pen is ready for use
- The pencil has lead and is ready to use
Sheaffer Statesman Snorkel Fountain Pen and Pencil - Burgundy
$70.00Price
- Brand and Year:
Sheaffer - Fort Madison, IA: 1952-1955
Model:
Statesman - Snorkel
Mechanism:
Pneumatic - Snorkel System
Twist advance/retract pencil
Color:
Burgundy with gold trim
Length:5 5/8" long - pen
5 1/16" long - pencil
Nib:
Medium - The classic Sheaffer's "M4" Triumph palladium-silver alloy nib. The nib is in solid condition with crisp imprints and ample tipping material, as shown.