Product Description
Type Snorkel filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman.... this is a first year pen with a 14k snorkel tube.
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA -- 1952, the first year of production
Length 5-5/8 inches.
Filling System Snorkel filler with a 14k gold snorkel tube. We've restored it with a new sac, point gasket, and O-ring and tested the pen thoroughly. It's working very well and we'll send instructions on how to use the snorkel filling system.
Color Black cap and body, and gold plated trim, and a 3/8 inch wide cap band. White dot.
Nib EXTRA FINE Sheaffer's palladium silver conical nib is smooth, with a slight upturn and nice tipping material. Marked X4 on the base of the nib.
Condition Excellent condition except for some handwear on the cap and barrel. No cracks, chips, or personalization. The imprint is clear and readable. The pen has been fully restored and it's working very well.