5326 Sheaffer Saratoga Snorkel Fountain Pen Set in Pastel Grey, Smooth Fine FIVE STAR Nib. Mint and Boxed

Summary;

• Make and Model: Sheaffer Saratoga Fountain pen and Pencil Set.
• Finish: Pastel Grey with gold filled trim.
• Origin: The set was made in the USA around 1955.
• Overall Length: 142mm
• Filling Type: Snorkel pump filler.
• Nib: 14ct gold, Fine.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

This is the Saratoga Set, one of the less common snorkel filling models.. It was made in the USA around 1955 and they are finished in Pastel Grey with gold filled cap bands and clips.

The pen is fitted with a open 14ct gold 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 near mint condition and still has the original shop stickers attached to the cap. The pencil is the propelling type and is in similar condition.

Condition: Grade A