5332 Sheaffer Saratoga Snorkel Fountain Pen Set in Black, Smooth Medium FIVE STAR Nib. Mint and Boxed.

Summary;

• Make and Model: Sheaffer Saratoga Fountain pen and Pencil Set.
• Finish: Black 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, Medium.
• 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 Black with gold filled cap bands and clips.

The pen is fitted with a open 14ct gold nib which writes with a smooth Medium 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 with only very minor wear marks. The pencil is the propelling type and is in similar condition.

Condition: Grade A