Sheaffer Snorkel Photo Thread 1952-1959

[Roger W.]

Here is a marked shorthand snorkel. You can see the band and the shorthand mark, also the nib is marked G6.

 

Roger W.

 

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign in Pastel Blue or Aqua c. 1952-1959. Pastel Blue / Aqua was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Sovereign has an open 14 karat gold nib with two-tone mask, possibly palladium (similar to earlier Feathertouch nibs), polished stainless steel cap with five engraved panels and plastic barrel and gold-filled clip stamped "SHEAFFER'S." The cap panels are a set of two straight lines with a dashed and diamond line between. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, buckskin tan, vermilion, and sage green. In 1955, the Snorkel Sovereign sold for $12.50 and the matching pencil was $5.25.

http://penhero.com/Temp/SheafferSnorkelSovereignPastelBlue_1280_01.jpg

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[PenHero]

Here is a marked shorthand snorkel. You can see the band and the shorthand mark, also the nib is marked G6.

 

Roger W.

G6 = Gregg Shorthand, I believe.

[mitto]

Eonderful pens and excellent photography. Thank you, Jim.

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign in Burgundy c. 1952-1959. Burgundy was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Sovereign has an open 14 karat gold nib with two-tone mask, possibly palladium (similar to earlier Feathertouch nibs), polished stainless steel cap with five engraved panels and plastic barrel and gold-filled clip stamped "SHEAFFER'S." The cap panels are a set of two straight lines with a dashed and diamond line between. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, buckskin tan, vermilion, and sage green. In 1955, the Snorkel Sovereign sold for $12.50 and the matching pencil was $5.25.

 

 

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[keto]

First year Snorkel Demonstrator, as shown by the gold coloured Snorkel. Though the cap has corrosion inside, presumably from the (brass?) cap insert, it doesn't *appear* to have been painted black inside at one time - all other Snorkel demos I have seen online so far have at least residual evidence of black paint inside the cap. This is my pen, recently acquired.

 

I would welcome discussion re: the cap paint or lack thereof.

[keto]

This blue set with original sales receipt is on its way to me. Picture used with seller's permission.

Edited January 20, 2018 by keto

[CS388]

Gosh, keto - what a set! Congratulations.

 

And that demonstrator is just fantastic. I think the snorkel is a good candidate for a demo pen, having such a complex interior mechanism, plenty to see. I've no idea about the cap, but the corrosion patina is very attractive, imho.

 

Thanks for sharing.

[3rdlakerobert]

A first year Sentinel in burgundy with a nice imprint (I'm starting a thread on Snorkel imprints tonight so please get out your Snorkels).

 

[mitto]

Beautiful Sentinel, Robert.

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Black c. 1952-1959. Black was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Valiant has a Triumph two-tone palladium plated 14 karat gold nib, a plastic cap and barrel, a gold-filled clip and a 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. The 5 1/2 inch long Snorkel Valiant has a medium nib and sold for $19.75 and the matching pencil, $7.25.

http://www.penhero.com/Temp/SheafferSnorkelValiantBlack_1280_01.jpg

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[mitto]

Beautiful pen, Jim. I have only one Valiant in burgundy color with matching color section.

The two tone nib on mine is upturned and soft and marked 'SHEAFFER'S AUSTRALIA 14k.

[keto]

Just a collection shot from last night. Most of these belong to sets. I started collecting with the turn of the calendar this year. More are on the way, I have a buckskin tan set coming. I didn't realize I had somehow missed picking up pastel green. As to the other colors, feel free to contact me if you have something I am missing that you'd sell

 

Is it well known that grey has shade variations? Also, I believe my 2 blues are both pastel, but as I hope you can see there is some variance there as well. The blue section blue is Canadian manufacture.

Edited February 18, 2018 by keto

[fountainbel]

Nice collections, thanks for shearing !

And here is part of my snorkel & PFM snorkel collection :

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/My%20personal%20fountain%20pen%20collection/P1010053.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/My%20personal%20fountain%20pen%20collection/P1010054.jpg

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Special in Black c. 1956-1959. The Special was a new entry-level model below the Admiral. It featured an open palladium silver nib, plastic cap and barrel, gold-filled clip stamped "SHEAFFER'S", and 1/4" wide gold-filled cap band. It was introduced prior to the new colors launched in 1957 as confirmed colors were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), and pastel green. Some secondary sources list buckskin tan, vermilion (a tangerine), and sage green, but these are not verified by primary sources. The Snorkel Special pen sold for $7.95 in 1956 and the pen and pencil set sold for $13.95.



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Edited February 26, 2018 by PenHero
Clarified the verified colors

[northstar]

Hello,

 

I love snorkels and saw this thread so thought of sharing a picture of one of my snorkels with you all, its a Sentinel in peacock blue color, in the picture is also a bottle of skrip peacock blue ink.

 

Edited February 22, 2018 by northstar

[mitto]

Nice snorkel and nice ink bottle, northstar. Where have been for so long?

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman in Burgundy c. 1952-1959. Burgundy was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Statesman has a Triumph palladium-silver alloy nib (may be hallmarked PdAg), plastic cap and barrel, gold-filled clip and 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. In 1956, the Snorkel Statesman sold for US $15.50 and with a matching pencil, US $22.75.

 

 

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[northstar]

Nice snorkel and nice ink bottle, northstar. Where have been for so long?

Hello cousin,

 

Thank you, at least we can say its the perfect pen/ink match.

 

I am very good and little busy with life, how are you doing? hope all is well with you.

[PenHero]

Hi, Folks!

 

This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Pastel Green c. 1952-1959. Pastel Green was one of the original Snorkel colors introduced in 1952. The Valiant has a Triumph two-tone palladium plated 14 karat gold nib, a plastic cap and barrel, a gold-filled clip and a 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. Colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, pastel blue (or aqua), pastel green, peacock blue, buckskin tan, mandarin orange, fiesta red, and sage green. The 5 1/2 inch long Snorkel Valiant has a medium nib and sold for $19.75 and the matching pencil, $7.25.

 

 

Thanks!