Sheaffer - Snorkel. - No Reserve Price - Fountain pen

We present the Sheaffer Snorkel fountain pen, one of the most advanced and iconic models in the history of 20th-century writing. Manufactured in the United States during the 1950s, this piece represents Sheaffer's technical peak, thanks to its innovative Snorkel pneumatic filling system, designed to fill the reservoir without the nib coming into contact with ink, thus ensuring cleanliness and precision in every use.

This item is in excellent overall condition, featuring a body of glossy black resin with a deep, uniform finish. The golden details — clip, central ring, and system mouthpiece — retain their original warm tone, with an elegant shine and only slight signs of light use, typical of the passage of time.

The 14-karat (585) solid gold nib is in excellent condition, with no deformations or wear, ensuring smooth, precise, and fluid writing. The Snorkel filling system functions correctly, extending and retracting firmly, evidence of the careful maintenance this piece has received.

It shows no cracks, fissures, or structural damages, and the engravings 'SHEAFFER’S – MADE IN U.S.A.' remain clear and perfectly legible. The fountain pen maintains its alignment, original proportions, and impeccable balance when writing, making it both a functional pleasure and a collector's gem.

For proper preservation and presentation, this Sheaffer Snorkel is delivered in a complimentary box, ideal for storage or display.

In summary, it is an exceptional vintage piece, fully functional and very well preserved aesthetically, a symbol of the innovation and elegance that defined Sheaffer's golden age.

It will be sent in a courtesy box for proper preservation.

Good auction!