Sheaffer - Snorkel TM - Fountain pen
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This mid-20th-century Sheaffer Snorkel TM set from the United States comprises a fountain pen and a mechanical pencil made of precious resin and gold-plated material, with the original Sheaffer case.
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SET: SHEAFFER TRIUMPH AUTOGRAPH Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil, glossy black body with a wide solid 14-karat gold band engraved with the signature of the original owner, gold clip and fittings and a white dot on the cap crown
Length: 14.2 cm
Diameter: 1.06 cm
Nib: F
Mechanical Pencil: 12.7 x 0.8 cm
Pieces: 2
Period: 1940s-1950s
Materials: Pen and mechanical pencil in high-gloss polished black resin; 14-karat solid gold cap band (marked "14K") with engraved signature; clip, ring and pencil cone in gold metal; wraparound 14-karat gold Triumph nib, engraved "SHEAFFER'S - MADE IN U.S.A. - 14K", with platinum-plated bi-color tip; black finely ridged section; engraving on the body "W.A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. - FORT MADISON, IOWA, U.S.A."; rear-loading (mid-century pneumatic system, not tested); twist-mechanism pencil with fine lead.
Condition: Good condition for its age. The two pieces retain all the black shine and the gold is intact, with no wear or bald spots. Fine signs of use and some superficial scratches on the body and on the gold band, visible only against the light and in close-up photos. The nib is straight, with the tines aligned and undamaged; the cap dot is complete. The pencil advances the lead correctly. Used piece, not restored.
Accessories: Comes with its original Sheaffer case, velvet-lined with satin interior and the name "SHEAFFER'S" in gold, with the piece-holding ribbon. No papers, certificate or warranty card visible in the photos.
The photographs form part of the description.
SET: SHEAFFER TRIUMPH AUTOGRAPH Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil, glossy black body with a wide solid 14-karat gold band engraved with the signature of the original owner, gold clip and fittings and a white dot on the cap crown
Length: 14.2 cm
Diameter: 1.06 cm
Nib: F
Mechanical Pencil: 12.7 x 0.8 cm
Pieces: 2
Period: 1940s-1950s
Materials: Pen and mechanical pencil in high-gloss polished black resin; 14-karat solid gold cap band (marked "14K") with engraved signature; clip, ring and pencil cone in gold metal; wraparound 14-karat gold Triumph nib, engraved "SHEAFFER'S - MADE IN U.S.A. - 14K", with platinum-plated bi-color tip; black finely ridged section; engraving on the body "W.A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. - FORT MADISON, IOWA, U.S.A."; rear-loading (mid-century pneumatic system, not tested); twist-mechanism pencil with fine lead.
Condition: Good condition for its age. The two pieces retain all the black shine and the gold is intact, with no wear or bald spots. Fine signs of use and some superficial scratches on the body and on the gold band, visible only against the light and in close-up photos. The nib is straight, with the tines aligned and undamaged; the cap dot is complete. The pencil advances the lead correctly. Used piece, not restored.
Accessories: Comes with its original Sheaffer case, velvet-lined with satin interior and the name "SHEAFFER'S" in gold, with the piece-holding ribbon. No papers, certificate or warranty card visible in the photos.
The photographs form part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Model/type
Snorkel TM
Country of origin
United States
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Gold-plated, Precious resin
Manufacturer/brand
Sheaffer
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.06 cm
Length
14.2 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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