Product Description
Type Snorkel fountain pen and mechanical pencil set
Product Name Saratoga Snorkel (Note: the differences between the Saratoga and the Statesman is the nib, and the fact that the Statesman is a white dot model.)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, USA -- 1952-9.
Length The fountain pen is 5-9/16", and pencil is 5" long.
Filling System Snorkel filler - restored and working perfectly. We'll send instructions on how to use the snorkel filling system. The pencil takes 0.9mm leads, which extend and retract by twisting the cap portion.
Color Black body and cap. Gold plated trim. 1/4" cap band.
Nib Medium 14k two-tone open nib. It's marked M3 (M for "medium", 3 for "14 karat two-toned palladium masked open nib") and there is a sticker on the section that says "MEDIUM"
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a slender pen and pencil set in a classic design and color combination. The fountain pen's barrel has light scratching. The grooves on the blind cap look fantastic. The section looks fantastic, and the presence of the sticker indicates that the pen has been handled with care. The cap band has some brassing and light plating wear on the lower edge, but otherwise looks great. The clip has brassing along the edge and around the top. The pencil looks excellent, with just light handwear and scratching. The nose cone and middle trim band look great, no brassing or plating wear. The clip has some brassing along the sides. Both pieces are working very well, and have clear imprints.
