Product Description
Type Snorkel fountain pen and pencil set
Product Name Sentinel Snorkel Set
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, made in U.S.A. -- 1952-59.
Length Pen is 5-9/16", pencil is just over 5".
Filling System The fountain pen is a snorkel filler, which is working very well after we restored it with a new sac, O-ring, and point gasket. The pencil take 0.9mm leads which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism. It's working well, and we'll include a small pack of leads.
Color Blue bodies with chrome plated caps and gold plated trim.
Nib MEDIUM 14k gold Sheaffer's Triumph style nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material. The nib has a gentle "Waverly" upturn. Marked M5.
Condition Excellent + condition, in original Sheaffer's box, with instructions. The fountain pen has light signs of usage. There are a few scratches on the end of the barrel caused by posting. The cap and trim are in beautiful condition. The mechanical pencil has light to moderate scratching on the barrel. The cap has a dent to the right of the end of the clip and some light scratching throughout with a jagged scratch line under the end of the clip. Neither has cracks, chips, or dings. The imprints are clear on both.
