Description: RARE: 1950s Sheaffer Valiant Snorkel Made inAustralia, 3/8” GF Cap Band; Two-tone 14K Triumph Nib, White Dot A rare-find early version of Sheaffer Valiant made inAustralia. Black plastic body and cap. 3/8’gold filled cap band. Triumph 14 K two-tone gold nib with platinum mask. Sheaffer hallmark white dot on cap; “Made inAustralia” “W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co.” on barrel. “Sheaffer Australia 14K” on Nib. In 1952 Sheaffer introduced the Snorkel pen line, whichis recognized today as one of the most complex filling mechanisms ever made. TheSnorkel filling system is an upgraded to the pneumatic Touchdown system withthe added feature that unscrewing the blind cap extends a slim snorkel from thefeed allowing the user to fill the pen without submerging the nib. Providescleaner filling and ease of use. CIRCA:1952-1959ORIGIN: AustraliaDIMENSIONS: 142mm capped; 166mm posted; 10.7mm diameter.Filling:Sheaffer Snorkel SystemNib: Triumph 14 K two-tone gold nib with platinummaskCondition: Excellentuntested condition for age; see picture for details. No box. A well-preserved vintage pen made in Australia. Elegant slim design, comfortable weight andgrip. Excellent forcollection, gift or everyday use. Shipping includes full insurance
Price: 200 USD
Location: Jupiter, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-27T21:02:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.65 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Sheaffer
Type: Fountain Pen
Nib Size: Medium (M)
Nib Material: Gold, 14K
Ink Color: n/a
Personalized: No
Material: Plastic
Featured Refinements: Sheaffer
Features: Gold Trim
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Vintage: Yes
