Sheaffer Snorkel
Brand
SheafferEra
1950sNib_Material
goldBody_Material
Injection molded plastic resin with metal capRarity
commonKey Attributes
| Brand | Sheaffer |
| Model | Snorkel |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Era | 1950s |
| Production Year | 1952-1959 |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | Fine |
| Body Material | Injection-molded plastic resin with metal cap |
| Colorway | Black with gold-filled cap and gold trim |
| Condition Grade | good |
| Rarity | common |
About this Fountain pen
Vintage Sheaffer fountain pen from the Snorkel line, known for its innovative extending fill tube that allows ink filling without submerging the nib. This example appears to be a mid-century streamlined model with a slender profile, metal cap, and dark resin barrel.
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