Product Description
Type Snorkel fountain pen and pencil set
Product Name Clipper Snorkel Set
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in USA (imprinted on cap and barrel) -- 1952-59.
Length Pen is 5-1/2", pencil is right at 5".
Filling System The fountain pen is a snorkel filler, which is working very well after we restored it with a new sac, O-ring, and point gasket. The pencil take 0.9mm leads which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism. It's working well, and we'll include a small pack of leads.
Color Black bodies with chrome plated caps with a lined pattern, and gold plated trim. White dots on both pieces.
Nib FINE (unmarked) Palladium Silver Sheaffer's Triumph style nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material. The nib has a gentle "Waverly" upturn.
Condition Excellent condition, in box. The fountain pen has light to moderate wear and scratching. The cap has lots of microscratching that dull the appearance a bit, but no dents or dings. The clip has plating wear along the sides and around the open end. The barrel threads' plating is a bit worn. The mechanical pencil is dainty. It has light scratching on the cap and barrel. The very tip of the cone has some damage, as if a lead was stuck inside and someone used a tool to dig it out. The mechanism still works smoothly. The clip has some plating wear and brassing along the sides. The white dots on both pieces are slightly yellowed, but don't have cracks or chips.
