Condition:The pen and pencil appear to be in "new old stock condition", the pen and pencil do not appear to have ever been used. The original labels are on the section and clip of the pen stating the model name, nib size, and original price and the clip of the pencil stating the model name and original price, as shown. The pen was tested to ensure it worked properly. The pen's barrel o-ring and end-cap gasket have been replaced, the pen has been water tested and fills nicely. The pen ships in an original Sheaffer box, the box is in overall very good vintage condition. The pencil is loaded with lead, it advances and retracts, as designed. The vintage eraser appears unused.
Sheaffer Admiral Snorkel Fountain Pen and Pencil Set - Pastel Green
- Brand and Year:
Sheaffer - Fort Madison, IA: 1952 - 1959
Model:
Snorkel - Admiral
Mechanism:
Pneumatic - Snorkel
Twist advance pencil
Color:
Pastel green with gold trim.
Length:5 9/16" long - pen
5 1/16" long - pencil
Nib:
Fine - Sheaffer's #5 open nib is 14k gold. The nib is in lovely condition with crisp imprints and ample tipping material, as shown.