Product Description
Type Vintage snorkel filling fountain pen and mechanical pencil set, restored and working well.
Product Name Admiral Snorkel, in a less common color
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer USA -- 1952-9.
Length Pen is 5-1/2" long, and pencil is 5".
Filling System Pen is a snorkel filler. We've restored it with a new sac, point gasket, and O-ring. It's working perfectly. Pencil extends and retracts the lead by twisting the "cap" or top half.
Color Sage Green body and cap with gold plated trim and a 1/4" cap band. This is one of a couple of less common colors.
Nib MEDIUM 14k #5 nib, marked M2. It is correct for the Admiral model. It's smooth and firm with nice tipping material and has a little spring. See writing sample below. Pencil takes 0.9mm leads.
Condition Superior condition, in original box with instructions. Very little wear. The chalk mark for the pen is complete, and partially present for the pencil. No bite marks, major scratches, or personalization. The imprints are clear and readable, and both pieces are working perfectly.