5577 Sheaffer Statesman White Dot Snorkel Fountain Pen Set in Pastel Grey, Smooth Medium FIVE STAR Nib. Boxed

Summary;

• Make and Model: Sheaffer Statesman 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: Palladium Silver, Medium.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

This is the Statesman Set, one of the less common snorkel filling White Dot 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 Triumph style conical 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 scratches and wear marks. The pencil is the propelling type and is in similar condition. The set comes complete with its original box, the hinge is a bit wonkt and the case is rather dog eared but it has done its job of protecting the contents for the last 70 years!

Condition: Grade A