5054 Sheaffer Statesman White Dot Snorkel Fountain Pen in Black, c1952, Smooth Fine FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary;

• Make and Model: Sheaffer Statesman Fountain pen.
• Finish: Black with gold filled trim.
• Origin: The pen was made in the USA around 1952.
• Overall Length: 142mm
• Filling Type: Snorkel pump filler.
• Nib: Palladium Silver, Fine.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

This is the Statesman, one of the less common snorkel filling White Dot models.. It was made in Australia around 1952 and is finished in Black with a gold filled cap band and clip.

The pen is fitted with a Triumph style conical nib which writes with a smooth Fine line.

The snorkel filling system was unique to Sheaffer and consisted of a narrow tube that extended out from under the nib. This tube is dipped in the ink bottle and used to draw up the ink into the reservoir. This keeps the nib clean and it was an efficient system that worked very well.

The mechanism on this pen has been fully serviced. The pen is in good condition with very minor scratches and wear marks. 

Condition: Grade A