Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman
Key Attributes
| Brand | Sheaffer |
| Model | Statesman Snorkel |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
| Era | 1950s |
| Production Year | circa 1952-1959 |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | fine |
| Body Material | plastic resin |
| Colorway | black with gold-filled trim |
| Condition Grade | good |
| Rarity | common |
About this Fountain pen
Vintage Sheaffer Statesman Snorkel fountain pen made in the USA, dating to the 1952-1959 Snorkel production period. This example appears in a black resin body with gold-filled cap band and clip, and features the distinctive Snorkel filling mechanism with an open nib.
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