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Pen 3330: Sheaffer Targa Classic (full size) $240 SOLD Laque Blue Ronce (model 1036)

Overall Grade: Mint Stickered	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: Mint condition with price sticker. An early pattern, reportedly laquered and polished 14 times by hand.

Pen 4087 : Sheaffer (for Levengers) Connaisseur $215 SOLD 2nd Gen Orange-Copper: Includes Converter

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: NA	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Exc	clarity: Perfect of course
Point: Medium	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2", 14cm	PRICE: $215
COMMENTS: The for-Levengers first series featured translucent/transparent "Seas" colors, and the second series had palladium trim. Sheaffer manufactured the Levenger variants from 1998-2001 or so. All pens have solid gold nibs, with those found with the Levengers second series having a white finish. Grand Connaisseur has two-tone gold nib. As a Levenger's viersion this has the white-tone solid gold 14k nib, writing a nice medium line These are cartridge/converter filling, and all pens sold in this cluster save one have converters, these days a $20 value each.

Pen 4093 : Sheaffer Legacy (1st style: 1996) SOLD Fountain Pen: $315 SOLD BallPoint $165 SOLD Set: $440 SOLD

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC SOLD
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: NA	Size: 5.5" 14cm	PRICE: $See above
COMMENTS: Legacy really is a legacy, bringing into modernity the form of Sheaffer's vaunted PFM (1959-1963+), Legacy was released in 1996, featuring what appears to be a Touchdown filling system though featuring an internal converter activated via Touchdown-like action. Later pens would see conventional cartridge/converter. All here have the more appealing pseudo-Touchdown system. This laquer-finish blue with brushed gold-plated cap is one of the early Legacy pens, from around 1996. Fountain pen has original chalk mark on gripping section, citing the medium point, though the nib looks on the fine side of medium to my eye.

Pen 4088: Sheaffer Targa Model 1080 $265 SOLD Classic (full size) Cadmium Yellow Swirl

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: As mint	Color: Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: Offered from 1976 though the end of the 1990s, Cadmium Swirl appeared 1995-1996, offered I think only in the standard size (Classic) line. Part of the Laque line, it featured 14 layers of lacquer, hand polished, yada yada. The Targas have come into their own the past couple years, quite a bit different from 15 years ago when Sheaffer blew out remaining stock through some wholesaling stores online. Cadmium swirl is one of the more desirable Laque colors, Nice medium point. Nearmint with nib grade chalk mark still visible on gripping section. Sheaffer Converter (these days a $20+ value) included.

Pen 4107 : Sheaffer Modern Crest $295 SOLD

Overall Grade: Mint/Nearmint	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM/M	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Broad	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: The 1990s "modern" Crest channeled the look of the 1950s Snorkel. The Nova series offered four colors, Cadmium Yellow (yellow laque) the most desirable. The one is as-mint with hard-to-find hefty broad "signature" nib, still with the "B" chalk-mark ont he gripping section.

Pen 4117 SheafferSnorkel Clipper $425 SOLD Reverse Trim

Overall Grade As-mint	Metal: superb	Color: NA	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5.5" 14 cm	PRICE: $425 SOLD
COMMENTS: Snorkel has risen in appeal amongst collectors the past decade. This one is frankly rare. I've seen probably a dozen reverse trim pens the past 20 years, and probably did not encounter my first until ten years ago. I've seen no catalogue documentation for this odd variant. I remain overdue to review the Sheaffer service manuals.

Pen 4061 K: Sheaffer Thin Model Touchdown 1951 $235 SOLD Nearmint-Mint. Flex nib

Overall Grade: Narmint	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Flex Medium	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: TM TD preceded the better known Sheaffer Snorkel, and looks greatly like that pen, though of course having non-snork Touchdown filling system. Snorks and TM TD with two tone gold nibs (suchas this) typically have a stamped line separating the white and yellow portion of the nib. Flex nibs lack that stamped line. This one is a bit odd in that it has the stamped separator but nonetheless has remarkable flexibility, going from medium to at least broad. A neat 1950s Sheaffer.

Pen 4052 Sheaffer Thin Model Touchdown 1951 $235 SOLD Nearmint-Mint. Flex-ish nib (wth flex-implying markings)

Overall Grade: Narmint	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Semi-Flex	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: TM TD preceded the better known Sheaffer Snorkel, and looks greatly like that pen, though of course having non-snork Touchdown filling system. Snorks and TM TD with two tone gold nibs (suchas this) typically have a stamped line separating the white and yellow portion of the nib. Flex nibs lack that stamped line. This one lacks the separation line and indeed has flex, but I can't call it full flex, rather let's say semi flex. Ths one writes a monster broad line with additional width when the semi-flex kicks in. A big bold signature nib that is not often found in 1950s USA-made pens. A neat 1950s Sheaffer.

Pen 4016 Sheaffer Balance Premier (Oversized) Carmine Celluloid 1939-1941 $645 SOLD On hold for customer

Overall Grade: Excellent+	Metal: Superb	Color: Superb	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc+	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine to Extra Fine	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $645
COMMENTS: A simply superb oversized lever-fill Balance, relatively scarce in Carmine Celluloid. Clean plastic and trim, sharp Sheaffer barrel imprint, clean nib and moderate gripping section ("Visometer") transparency. Collector grade all the way, the sort I hunt for my own collection. Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my wee hoard, following only the Parker Vacumatic. Smooth writer on the extra fine side of fine point.

Pen 4017-K Sheaffer Balance Premier (Oversized) Carmine Celluloid 1939-1941 $615 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Superb	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Excellent
Point: X-Fine	Imprint: NSuperb	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $615
COMMENTS: A very crisp plunger-fill oversized Balance, relatively scarce in Carmine Celluloid. Clean plastic and trim, sharp Sheaffer barrel imprint, clean nib and excellent amber barrel trasparency (plunger-fill pens featured clear barrel stripes, unlike lever-fill pens) Plunger-fill Balances, eschewed in the early days of our hobby due to the challenge in getting them up and running, have come into their own the past ten years due to new restoration techniques. These hold hefty ink volumes. This one is freshly restored, having been done the proper way. A very clean pen with smooth fine (leaning toward extra fine) point.

Pen 4023 Sheaffer Balance Admiral 1936-8 $335 SOLD Rose Glow Celluloid

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Ex	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: Fine to XF	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $335
COMMENTS: Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my own collecting, having filled a niche in the 1930s similar to my primary focus, the Parker Vacumatic. Almost all points about Balance collecting carry caveats, but generally Rose Glow is considered the most desirable color, particularly in oversized, which is quite hard to find. This one is standard size, as long as the oversized but a smidgeon more slender. Offered 1936-8 in this size (or was 1937 the end... must check), the standard diameter pen could be had White Dot (Lifetime nib $10 price) which would take name Statesman in 1938 or as non-White Dot (Feather Touch nib $5 price), which would be granted the name Admiral in 1938. This one is Admiral. It pops. Clean color, trim, imprint and nib. If this were the White Dot overized in this condition we'd be looking at $1200-1400. Save a millimeter or so in diameter and a grand in your wallet.

Pen 4068 1940-41 Sheaffer Valiant: Military Clip Balance $155 SOLD Black Celluloid. Larger Size. White Dot

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Extra Fine*	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.3 cm	PRICE: $155
COMMENTS: The military (over-the-top) clip Balances were introduced near the end of the Balance's 12-ish year run. The clip allowed flap shirt pockets to remain closed while holding pen. I've written about them before online, and I have a nice spread in my personal collection, including some quite unusual variants. But, I've not offered many for sale over the years. This one is the large model as high-line White Dot pen, the first Sheaffer to be called Valiant, a name that would be used again and again for years to come. This one all told is quite clean, with minimal plastic wear, unbrassed trim and sharp manufacturer's imprint. It writes well The nib should be two tone, and this one is monotone. It would be odd for such a clean nib and pen to have lost the plating on the nib from wear or polishing, but obviously I cannot insist it left the factory this way. A small thing. Smooth extra-fine point.

Pen 4047 1947 Sheaffer "For Your Autograph" $275 SOLD Black with Solid Gold trim. Lever Fill. Probably 1947

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Superb
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 1/4" 13.4 cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: Solid Gold Trim (cap band and clip) and an original $20 price, rendered the Autograph (formally "For Your Autograph" a rather lofty model. This one has no personalization, with clean cap-band. Celluloid gave way to Forticel injection plastic in 1948, and the plunger-fill era gave way to the Touchdown in 1949. As lever-pens (a marked minority) were offered throughout and as the pne is black (which was done in all three eras), it can be a bit tough to pin the exact date for the pen. With the striped black/clear gripping section, I think this dates to the end of the plunger-fill era, probably 1947. Clean pen. Clean trim. Nice writing realllly fine point, between perhaps XF and Accountant.

Pen 3568 mf: Sheaffer Touchdown Tuckaway Prussian Blue $225 SOLD Mint. Stickered. Huge Nib

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Mint
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 4 3/4" 12.5cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: The first Touchdowns (vs later Thin Model Touchdown) I've offered in years, a taste of the couple hundred 1940's Sheaffer's heading, eventually, to a huge Vacumania Update, the full Touchdown pen appeared in 1949 in Sheaffer's Forticel injection plastic, replacing the long-running plunger-fill pens. Tuckway, proper (the model, noit the series) is full girth with full-length (clasp clip) cap with short barrel, a squat stubby thing. It was renamed from Tuckaway II the prior year, but in fact effectively is a Statesman Tuckaway, the short form of Statesman. Found with large and small nibs (both same model name though different code, possibly a nib evolution during the two year run), this one has the big nib. Mint with cap sticker. Fully restored but may not be returned if inked/dipped.

Pen 4073-Z: 1942-5 Sheaffer WWII-era "TRIUMPH" with "reverse trim" $300 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc+	Color: Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Superb
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.3 cm	PRICE: $300 SOLD
COMMENTS: Do check out my article a few months back about Sheaffer's WWII era "TRIUMPH" series, back copies still available at Fountain Pen Journal-click. A high quality though underappreciated pen, "TRIUMPH" has gained cachet as the fountain pen restorers have grown more capable of dealing with Sheaffer's plunger-fill system. This one is a bit special. Yeah, it's in superb condition in jet black with terrifica barrel clarity and a sweet wet-writing medium point. But, better, the pen has "reverse trim", with the quite minority chrome (instead of gold-filled) furniture. For "TRIUMPH" this was a catalogued option for black pens, but today is found probably 1 for every 50 pens with GF trim. It is very hard to find these clean, as chrome plated trim speckles and wears roughly, and won't take polish as does gold-filled trim. This one pops. The trim is superb. I put it up for sale only as I have a mint stickered set still, which I think I bought from Mike Kirk at an Ohio Pen Show more than ten years ago.

Pen 4055 K: Sheaffer Flat-top, mid 1920s $265 SOLD Black Celluloid. Oversized.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF to XXF	Imprint: Extra Fine	Size: 5.25" 13.3 cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: Sheaffer did a fine job with the classic 1920s "flat top" look. After moving from hard rubber to Celluloid, the earliest black OS pens had single cap-band. Green I know switched to double band in late 1920s, and perhaps black did too; I need to review my collection. With the "late" OS's from the a1930s, a low-set clip and single cap-band ruled again. This one is mid-late 1920s. Clean OS nib. Clean trim. Clean imprint. Not bad for 90 years aold. Remarkably fine point, pushing XXF or Accountant rather than just XF

Pen 4089 K: Sheaffer Balance Petite Set 1932-ish: $275 SOLD Uncommon Blue Celluloid.

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Exc	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: XF-Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 1/8" 10.5 cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: The mottled Celluloid Sheaffer called Blue was different in pattern as well as color from anything else in the Sheaffer line. Offered around 1931-2 it could be had only as third line (3-25 nib or later #3 nib) slender pens, either long-slender or Petite (extra-short slender). The color was also offered (rare today) as non-Balance Sheaffer Junior. The Petite line offers charm in general, beyond Blue, as it is relatively uncommon and particularly charming. It channels a bit of the magic of other tiny models, such as Parker's Duofold Vest Pocket model and outprices typical slender ladies' models. This one is quite nice. Color is excellent, top 5-10%, as most in this color have seen the blue fade to a drab gray-blue. Pencil has bit of lightening of some of the black panels. Freshly restored, this one writes a nice very fine line. It has no real flex, but is responsive enough to give just a hint of line shading with a bit of pressure. There is a pin mark/pin-ding to bottom edge of cap-band just below clip ball (shown in pic). Nib is Sheaffer #3 which I think kicked in just after this model was sold (usually 3-25 nib), but the edges are fuzzy enough this could have been factory with the tail end of production. In any case, the #3 nib and 3-25 nib are same tier, size, and value today. Neat little set not often on the market.

Pen 4095 K: Sheaffer Balance Statesman $225 SOLD Late 1930s. Marine Green Celluloid. Smooth XF point

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc+	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.9 cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection, and perhaps you can see why, Statesman (long-standard, White Dot, Lifetime nib) is the 2nd largest Balance, same length but mm or so thinner than the oversized Premier. As with Vacumatic Major, this model offers good mix of price and size for entry to collecting the series. Gem condition with very smooth truly extra-fine point. Nice mirror finish to the two tone nib.

Pen 4057 Sheaffer Original Crest 1937-1941 $285 Black Celluloid with Gold-Filled Cap. Very clean

Overall Grade: Excellent+	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" , 14cm	PRICE: $285
COMMENTS: Original Crest (1937-1941) has a lot going for it, and long has traveled a bit under the collecting radar. I won't try to repeat my entire article on this pen done for Fountain Pen Journal- (link), but Paul might still have copies of Issue 1.2 available. Long and erroneously called "1st year Crest" by collectors, this series dates to 1937-1941. The flush metal cap and the hourglass section with distal threads were novel. The look was borrowed by Parker in 1940 for the Vacumatic Imperial. Pens could be had as lever-filler with opaque barrel (as is this one) or plunger-filler, with partially transparent barrel. Lever pens make for easier restoration. These are hard to find without cap-dings, which cannot be removed readily (as Parker 51 dents can be removed). This is the larger of the two original Crest models and ran $13.75 originally. This pen dates probably to 1939-1941, as the cap has lines all around without an open space (cartouche) for engraving and as it lacks the pin in the gripping section. This one is clean. No dents in cap. nice transparency in gripping section. Clear mirror-finish tw tone nib. Smooth realllly fine point (Extra Fine). I have an extensive collection of Original Crest as well as 1940s "TRIUMPH" Sheafffers. This probably is the cleanest original Crest I've had chance to offer on the website. It kills me a bit that it prices a bit under a slew of well more prevalent late 1950s Sheaffer Snorkels, but the market is the market.

Pen 4063 K: Sheaffer Balance Oversize "Uber Autograph" $650 SOLD A rare off-catalogue variant with huge fully hallmarked gold cap-band

Overall Grade: Exc-NM	Metal: Exc+	Color: Exc	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF to F	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5.5", 14cm	PRICE: $650
COMMENTS: A special creature. If you know what it is, realize this is the first I've had for sale (I own a few after 20 years acollecing) and skip the discussion. For those new to this sort, note that Sheaffer made oversized Balances typically with gold-filled trim. Upgrading to the model called Autograph (yes that was the model name), the price bumped from $10 to $25 and one received a wider cap-ring that was solid and hallmarked 14k gold along with a clip of similarly hallmarked gold. Autographs are not rare, though have good cachet and value. The uber-Autograph is an entirely different beast. The cap ring is huge compared even to Autograph's and of course is of hallmarked 14k gold. I doubt I've seen a dozen all told since I started collecting Balance. All have been black save for one in mottled Marine Green, which I also own. We speculate these were special order pens targeting awards, gifts and such. This variant is the King of the black Balances, far more rare than, say, even Rose Glow oversized, but it also is more esoteric, appealing to a smaller audience. But, if you dabble at collecting "advanced" Balances. It's overdue to be featured in the Black Pen Society. It gives me agita to think that this rarity underprices a modern Montblanc 149, but what can one do... This example is very clean. It saw little to no use and pushes for near mint conidtion. Gripping section has superb transparency. Nib has mirror two tone finish and nice quite fine point, a smooth writer. Plastic is clean. Imprint is great. I had this restored couple years ago. I will delay shipping until mid-late Feb as I need to put a dab of orange shellac on the gripping section. If i an order some will do that next week at work. Otherwise will have restorer do at the LA Pen Show in couple weeks. Reserve this one now

Pen 3554 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Saratoga. Black $135 SOLD

Overall Grade: MINT	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Med	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Mint Condition with no traces of ink on dipping. Medium nib seems quite smooth on water testing.

Tray 1007: Sheaffer Thin Model Touchdown 1951 All with Special Nibs
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COMMENTS: Vacumania makes a large market in the 1952-9 Sheaffer Snorkel. The Thin Model Touchdown (TM TD) preceded Snorkel by a year, looking quite similar, but lacking the snorkel itself. Exotic nibs for Snorkel and for TM TD attract attention, both for their appeal to the scribe-oriented hobbyists, and for their scarcity. Flex Triumph and Flex two-tone open nibs can be identified by lack of a stamped divider lines between the plated and gold portions. I had the good fortune to buy two collections of special-nib pens at the Washington DC Pen Show last year. A couple never made it home with me and a couple sold at the Los Angeles Pen Show last month. There are some neat items in this bunch. CLICK FOR LARGER PIC LEFT to RIGHT:
Tray Slot	Item #	Model/Color:	Details	Nib:	Price:
1	3680	TM TD Valiant Black (Triumph Nib)	Nearmint-Mint	STUB Triumph nib.	$245 SOLD
2	3681	TM TD Valiant Black (Triumph Nib)	Nearmint-Mint	Broad Triumph nib.	$225
3	3682	TM TD Statesman Black	Nearmint-Mint	Broad+	$210
4	3683	TM TD Valiant Black (Triumph Nib)	NM-M	Flex-Fine Triumph nib.	$295 SOLD
5	3684	TM TD Valiant Black	NM-M	Semi-Flex Stub. Flex indicated by lack of divider line between the two colors on the nib, but this one really is semi-flex, not full flex. Scarce nib	$255
6	3685	TM TD Statesman Black	NM-M	Double Broad Flex. Sorry, sold at the LA Pen Show.	$260 SOLD
7	3686	TM TD Blue. Canadian	Excellent	Oblique Broad (Right Hand). Scarce Nib	$235 SOLD
8	3687	TM TD Green. Canadian	Excellent	Medium+, High Flex. Scarce Nib	$265 SOLD
9	3688	STM TD Crest. Blue	Excellent	Canadian, with chiseled double-broad oblique nib with marked italic features. The only Triumph nib of this sort I've ever seen. (Sold at the LA Pen Show)	$300 SOLD

Pen 3869 : Vacuum-Fil (Sheaffer sub-brand) Marine Green Celluloid $110 Standard Size. 1934-1935. Huge Ink-View Window. Semi Flex Nib. Priced down, as cap rests slightly off center when capped

Overall Grade: Extra Fine*	Trim: ExtraFine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: See below	clarity: Fine
Point: Semi Flex Fine-to-Med	Imprint:Exc	Size: 5" 12.8cm	PRICE: $110
COMMENTS: Sheaffers first stab at clear-barrels and plunger-fillers, done before introducing that filling system to its high-line Balance series. A large clear ink window was offered, to show off the ink filling system and storage capacity. This is the middle size, with typical Sheaffer standard diameter. This one is in ok shape. Color, trim and transparency are in sound "extra fine" condition. Bit of brassing. Bit of ambering. Sharp imprint. Clean nib. It has had the full and proper $40 plunger-fill restoration and carries function warranty. In this condition I'd typically offer this one around $175, but when the cap closes (nice snug and smooth closure) it rests a bit cockeyed on cap, just a bit off center. Big gold nib has proper "Vacuum-Fil" markings and is semi-flex. The pen writes nicely.

Pen 3847 : Sheaffer Balance Gray Pearl (red-veined gray) 1934-5 $275 SOLD Long-Standard White Dot model (what one day would be the Statesman)

Overall Grade: Excellent	Trim: Exc	Color: Exclelent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Excellent	Threads Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: A "better" color Balance, offered just a couple years. Often found with chemical degredation (crazing) and with mechanical flaws (hairlines), this one lacks those flaws. Nice color, no cracks, excellent trim. Nice writer.

Pen 3086 Sheaffer "Lady Sheaffer" Prototype (?) Pattern. $300 SOLD

Overall Grade: MINT	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	threads: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: Fine or Fine-Med	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/4" 13.5cm	PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: Lady Sheaffer flies a bit under the radar, overshadowed by general era cohorts, Imperial and Targa. It is a solid pen of metal construction with various finishes (often fragile) applied to the metal. This one is part of a collection of five mint pens in patterns I've never seen before. I am told these represent true prototypes (though the lines sometimes are painfully blurry amongst "prototype", "low run" and "hey it just must be rare if I've never seen one"). This one has Palladium-Silver point of the upturned/inserted variety (not "Triumph"). Color is periwinkle making ahelically-wrapped grid of open and lined rhomboids. Chrome clip is matched with the whilte-lined pattern (the red and black pens of this sort have gold-tone lines and gold-filled clip). Neat item for one who seeks something unusual from late 1950's Sheaffer. Cartridge/converter filling. I fitted this one with a mint converter.

Pen 3087 Sheaffer "Lady Sheaffer" Prototype (?) Pattern. $300 SOLD

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med-ish point	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/4 " 13.4 cm	PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: Lady Sheaffer flies a bit under the radar, overshadowed by general era cohorts,Imperial and Targa. It is a solid pen of metal construction with various finishes (often fragile) applied to the metal. This one is part of a collection of five mint pens in patterns I've never seen before. I am told these represent true prototypes (though the lines sometimes are painfully blurry amongst "prototype", "low run" and "hey it just must be rare if I've never seen one"). Color is burgundy with a helically-wrapped grid making open and lined rhomboids. Gold-filled clip is matched with the gold-lined pattern (the red and black pens of this sort have gold-tone lines and gold-filled clip, the Periwinkle with silver-tone lines has chrome clip). Neat item for one who seeks something unusual from late 1950's Sheaffer. Takes cartridge/converter, and I've fitted this one with a mint converter.

Pen 3088 Sheaffer "Lady Sheaffer" Prototype (?) Pattern. $325 SOLD

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: X-Fine	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 7/16th" 14 cm	PRICE: $325
COMMENTS: Lady Sheaffer flies a bit under the radar, overshadowed by general era cohorts, Imperial and Targa. It is a solid pen of metal construction with various finishes (often fragile) applied to the metal. This one is part of a collection of five mint pens in patterns I've never seen before. I am told these represent true prototypes (though the lines sometimes are painfully blurry amongst "prototype", "low run" and "hey it just must be rare if I've never seen one"). This one in fact is a bit longer than the other Lady Sheaffers I've handled. This very unusual "organic" pattern appears to be done via a layering of black enamel over gold-tone metal, with the black then randomly abraded (miniature ice-cream scoop?) revealing "bacterial" blots of gold-tone metal. Neat item for one who seeks something unusual from late 1950's Sheaffer. Takes cartridge/converter, and I have fitted this one with a mint converter. I also fitted a mint-stickered nib-section assembly to what was just an empty shell, when I'd bought the collection. The sticker makes for an unduly snug fit, so if you plan to leave the sticker in place, do NOT force closed the pen. If you want to close (and/or use) the pen, i suggest removing the sticker so as not to put too much pressure on the fragile section.

Pen 3492 Sheaffer Valor Fountain Pen $225

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Fine	Color: NA
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Medium	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/16 " 13 cm	PRICE: $225 SOLD
COMMENTS: Done in black acrylic with gold-plated trim and featuring the classic Sheaffer inlaid nib (intro'd 1959) this modern Valor is selling discounted from its $365 at a price of $295 at several online sources. This near mint example writes a smooth easy line. For old pens I'd consider this a fine-medium, though I suspect to modern collectors it will be viewed as a relatively plump fine point. Ready to use. Heavily discounted. Includes Sheaffer converter.

Tray 1016: Sheaffer Legacy. 1996-2000 or so
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COMMENTS: Legacy really is a legacy, bringing into modernity the form of Sheaffer's vaunted PFM (1959-1963+), Legacy was released in 1996, featuring what appears to be a Touchdown filling system though featuring an internal converter activated via Touchdown-like action. Later pens would see conventional cartridge/converter. All here have the more appealing pseudo-Touchdown system. The Green/Red/Blue Lacque pens are very early issue, not seen very often these days. CLICK FOR LARGER PIC LEFT to RIGHT:
Tray Slot	Item #	Model/Condition	Details	Nib:	Price:
1	3761	Black laque finish.	Nearmint-mint	Fine	$210 SOLD
2	3762	Green Laque. Two Tone Cap.	Nearmint-mint	Fine-ish Medium	$265 SOLD
3	3763	Blue Laque. Two Tone Cap.	Nearmint-mint	Medium	$265 SOLD
4	3764	Red Laque. Two Tone Cap.	Nearmint-mint	Medium-ish	$265 SOLD
5	3765	Green Laque. Gold Tone Cap.	Nearmint-mint	Reverse Oblique. Scarce Nib	$300 SOLD
6	3766	Blue Laque. Gold Tone Cap.	Nearmint-mint	Fine	$265 SOLD
7	3767	Lambrou Classic Pens Limited Edition. "Washington" CP4. Solid Sterling	Nrmint-Mint	Fine-medium	$625
8	3768	Sterling with Vermeil cap-band			$315 SOLD
9	3769	Lambrou Classic Pens Limited Edition. "Richmond" CP4. Solid Sterling	Nearmint-mint	Medium.	$625
10	3770	Hallmarked Sterling. Vermeil cap-band. Possible mix vs another anomaly. Barrel is completely barleycorn, different from cap, but a pattern I cannot find in my references. Further research is indicated.	Nm-M	Medium	$???
11	3771	Clusters of squiggly lines. Uncertain metal. Tarnishes as does silver, but I cannot find hallmarks. Silver-plate? Sterling? A Sheaffer reference site dates this to 1997 and does call it Sterling. This is an early Legacy pattern.	Excellent	Fine-ish Medium	$315
12	3772	Brushed Steel with Polished Gold-Filled trim	Nearmint-mint	Fine-ish Medium	$180 SOLD
13	3773	Hallmarked Sterling. Vermeil cap-band Clusters of squiggly lines pattern. Another early Legacy 1997-1999	Nearmint-Mint	Medium	$335 SOLD

SOLD Sept 2015 Update: Sheaffer Pen For Men (PFM). The PFM series is the oversized pen which employs Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. Most models ran 1959-1963. The PFM I and II had steel trim and PdAg Nibs. III, IV and V had gold-filled trim and gold nib. IV and V additionally had a blind cap gold-filled end plate.

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Pen 3530 MF Sheaffer Snorkel Masterpiece $1200 SOLD Solid 14k Gold Snorkel

Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: XF-Fine	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $1200
COMMENTS: Since stumbling into the Snorkel market (and collecting, with about 13 prime examples in my own collection) a few years ago, I've owned a total of just three Masterpieces. One is in my permanent collection. One sold to a private collector via standing want list. This one is... available. Well better than average. Clean metal, triple hallmarked of course, imprinted "E.a. Wittener" in nice script. Arguably the King of the American Snorks, though I suppose a certain red pen gives it run for money.

Pen 3905 : Sheaffer PFM III (Pen for Men- Model 3). Blue $265 Sold

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Trim: Extra Fine	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF-F	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. Very little overall wear. No brassing. There is shallow ding in cap-band in line with the clip (you can sort of see a distoration of the reflection line in the photo). T

Pen 3908 : Sheaffer PFM III (Pen for Men- Model 3). Black $290

Overall Grade: NM/M Tagged	Trim: Perfect	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Perfect	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 5/8" 14.3cm	PRICE: $290
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing.

Pen 3369 Sheaffer TM Touchdown Sentinel $145 SOLD Blue (Prussian?)

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: Fine to XF.	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $145
COMMENTS: TM (Thin Model) Touchdown preceded Snorkel by a year, and saw a roughly one year production run vs. Snorkel's nine years. Model names and trim/nib arrangements varied a bit from what would be found with Snorkel. Colors, too. This blue was not used for Snorkel, but I'm still sorting rumors that more than one shade of blue was used for TM Touchdown, only one of which is "Prussian". Clean pen

Pen 3898 : Sheaffer PFM II (Pen for Men- Model 2) Burgundy $365 SOLD Near MIntcondition with original chalk marks

Overall Grade: Near Mint	Trim: Nearmint	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine to Fine-Med	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $365
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. PFM II has brushed steel cap and PdAg nib. It's less often seen than I, III and V. This one is superb, with original chalk marks still present The cap is superb, far better than is usually seen. It has met ink, and I tested it as well, noting it writes a smooth wet fine line.

Pen 3899: Sheaffer PFM III (Pen for Men- Model 3) Black $355 Exc-to-Near Mint with Partial Original Chalk Marks

Overall Grade: Exc-to-NM	Trim: Perfect	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Extra Fine (nearly "accountant")	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $355
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM III is the entry-to-gold-nib model. Gold Filled Trim. This one is very well preserved indeed. It is not mint and has met ink, but has residual of the original chalk marks noting model number. "Fine" is preserved on barrel but only a hint of the preceding "Extra" still is there. The nib is the finest point PFM I've handled. Though barrel marked Extra Fine, to my eye it is on ultra-fine/"accountant" side of that. Great for really little/detailed writing.

Pen 3900 : Sheaffer PFM II (Pen for Men- Model 2) Set. Green $415 SOLD As-Mint condition with original chalk marks

Overall Grade: Near Mint	Trim: Perfect	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $415
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. PFM II has brushed steel cap and PdAg nib. It's less often seen than I, III and V. This one is superb. As-mint condition. Original chalk marks present. it has met ink, so I did test it after it was restored. It writes a wet smooth medium line. Far better than most PFM II pens.

Pen 3901: Sheaffer PFM V (Pen for Men- Model 5) Set. Black $460 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Trim: Exc	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.8cm	PRICE: $460
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. PFM V was the top line model for most years in Sheaffer's catalogues. Gold-filled cap. Gold Nib. Bottom End Plate. This one is nice but not near mint. Clean pen which writes a nice fine line.

Pen 3902 : Sheaffer PFM II (Pen for Men- Model 4). Black $ SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim: Exc	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Perfect	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $ SOLD
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. PFM IV is the most difficult to find of the five models that were made during all of the 1959-1963 core production era. This one is very clean and writes a plump medium line. It sold to a want list before I could finish the website update.

Pen 3903 : Sheaffer PFM III (Pen for Men- Model 3). Black $265 SOLD Note that barrel has been personalized (name stamped) "Paul C. Baughman II"

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Trim: Extra Fine	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. This one is in pretty clean and is a superb writer, with a smooth fine line and with good ink flow. No brassing. 1 pin-sized ding on cap-band on opposite side from clip. The barrel obviously is name-stamped. Priced down for this. Very nice pen for daily use.

Pen 3904 : Sheaffer PFM III (Pen for Men- Model 3). Blue $340 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim: Exc	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine to Fine-Med	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $340
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. This one is all there. Clean condition. Excellent writer with fairly fine point. The sort I use at work routinely.

Pen 3906 : Sheaffer PFM I (Pen for Men- Model 1). Black $255 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim: Exc	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. PFM 1 is the entry level FPM. White Trim. Palladium-Silver nib. Non-White Dot. This one is quite clean and writes a smooth very fine line.

Pen 2028 Sheaffer sub-brand WASP Standard Size $165 SOLD Screaming Souls In Purgatory Pen. Green Celluloid

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5"	PRICE: $165
COMMENTS: A quite nice example of a charming cellulloid found in Sheaffer's sub-brand WASP and VACUUM series. During an on-line discussion, a collector suggested the plastic evokes screaming souls in purgatory. Hence the name. Comes in two colors at least two sizes. Decent trim is key. This one has it.

Pen 3849 : Sheaffer Balance. ~1930. Long-Standard, non-White Dot $300 SOLD Jade Celluloid with superb color. The model that nearly a decade later would be named Admiral

Overall Grade: Exc +	Trim: Excellent	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Superb	Threads Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: On par with the example in my own collection (Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection). Superb preservation of Jade color, without the "spinaching" all too commonly found. Pen has generally 1930-ish style with long full-ball clip and short gripping section. Feed might be slightly later. Sold to a collector's want-list before making it to the website.

Pen 3851 : WASP Vacuum-Fil (Sheaffer sub-brand) $170 SOLD "Screaming Souls in Purgatory" plastic

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Trim: Mild Brassing	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Perfect	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Sharp	Size: 5" 13 cm	PRICE: $170
COMMENTS: Evocatively named about 9 years ago (not by me) by a collector online, this sub-brand cluster by Sheaffer is best known for its interesting Celluloid, what with its gaping black "mouths" floating in an evil miasma. Green and Gray pens were offered. Several imprints and trim/nib tweaks can be found. I offered an article a few years back in one of the print magazines. This one is well better than average. Good color. No crazing of the plastic. Mild trim brassing.

Pen 3852 : WASP Clipper (Sheaffer sub-brand) Oversized $300 SOLD Golden Brown "Circuit Board" Celluloid. 1937-9

Overall Grade: Excellent	Trim: Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Excellent*	Threads Perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: Med	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: Another focus in my own collection, this unusual Celluloid pattern has been termed, "Circuit Board" by collectors, perhaps for obvious reasons. This is the oversized and Deluxe (wide and lined cap-band, two tone nib) version, king of the kill. Plastic is superb. Clip, lever and cap-band plating is excellent. The end plates (very top and bottom) are well brassed, a common finding on these. Nib is the divided type, meant to be two-tone, but the white-metal plating is gone, rendering it monotone. This one sold at the SF Pen Show a couple weeks ago, before I could get the update online. Sorry on that.

Pen 3791 : Sheaffer Balance Oversized $875 SOLD Rose Glow Celluloid

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Trim: Superb	Color: Cap-Exc. Brl- VG	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Moderate
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Superb	Size:5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $875
COMMENTS: In mainstream Sheaffer Balance collecting, the Rose Glow oversized pen is king of the series, and impressive and quite scarce pen. And, while tthere are a couple items maybe of greater cachet to the most advanced collectors-- rare solid-gold Masterpiece pens and some off-catalogue material-- the Rose Glow holds a special place no doubt This one features a superb Ron Zorn plunger-fill restoration. The pen is Excellent-ish. Consider the following regarding why it isn't priced at $1300-1400 or so. The cap is just grand. Clean trim and plastic. The barrel has very clean plastic with razor-sharp Sheaffer imprint and with clean blind cap. The gripping section (generic black) has couple light toothies. But, the big drop in price is because the barrel has significant darkening of the Celluloid. Plunger variants hold ink in the barrel not in a sac. This pen likely had ink resting against one side for 50 years. The result is a barrel that shows decent original color stripes (as seen in the big pic and the small pic at left) but which is nearly black (amber transparent when backlit) on alternating sides. Color has impact, even though it is not part of grading/cosmetics. So, a verrrry clean Rose Glow with barrel darkening. If someone wanted the cap alone, I'd likely ask $700 or so. The whole pen, with superb fine-medium point and a Ron Zorn restoration for $875 seems more than fair. Time will tell.

Pen 3868 G: Sheaffer Balance Deluxe Statesman $275 SOLD Carmine Celluloid: Long Standard White Dot. Off-catalogue cap-band

Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads Perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: Fine-Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: The model/cluster/variant is interesting. The wide-lined factory original "Jeweler's" cap-band was found on a marked minority of Balances. I have discovered evidence that Sheaffer called this one the Deluxe Statesman (vs regular Statesman with smooth thinner capband). Long-Standard size, one below the oversized. Carmine Celluloid. Plunger filler variant, with proper restoration using the modified Tardif technique. Superb condition with clean trim, imprint, transparency, color, etc. Nice smooth fine to fine-medium point.

Pen 3861 : Sheaffer Balance Admiral. Rose Glow Celluloid $350 SOLD Long-Standard Size. 1936-1938 or so

Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc+	Threads Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $350
COMMENTS: The non-White Dot full size pen (one size shy of the largest/oversized pen) in what many consider Sheaffers most desirable color. Short production run rendered it relatively scarce. This one cost $5 originally, and packs the proper Feather Touch #5 nib. A very smooth extra fine point it has a bit of "sproinginess" that allows line to broaden slightly with pressure, though there is no frank tine seperation. Superb condition. Great color. Great writer.

Pen 3862 R: Sheaffer Balance Deluxe Lady Sheaffer $165 SOLD Golden Brown Celluloid. 1936-1941.

Overall Grade: Near Mint	Trim: Superb	Color: NM	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads Perfect	clarity: Superb	Cap-band Engraved: "AB"
Point: XF-F Smooth	Imprint: NM	Size: 4 7/8" 12.2cm	PRICE: $165
COMMENTS: The model/cluster/variant is interesting. The wide-lined factory original "Jeweler's" cap-band was found on a marked minority of Balances. These White Dot pens were marked as Deluxe versions of the catalogued pens with smooth thin cap-band. I've written about them before, for an article I gave Paul Erano for his magazine a few years ago. This one pops. Clean all around. Very smooth fine-XF point with the upturned "Waverly" point for which these are well known. Great transparency, crisp trim, restored with the proper modified Tardif method. The cap-band (as with most of these pens, which were targeted as gifts) is neatly engraved with initials.

Pen 3853 K: Sheaffer Balance Oversized (Sheaffer Premier) $415 SOLD Golden-Brown Celluloid. 1936-1941 Superb writer

Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim: Exc+	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc+	Threads Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med. Very smooth	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14.1cm	PRICE: $415
COMMENTS: A gem. I bought this working at the Chicago Pen Show, and then had Mike and Linda Kennedy both tweak it. It was such a nice writer that I ended up using the last couple months daily at the hospital. Great color, trim, the works. If you want one oversized Balance...

Pen 3854 NB: Sheaffer Balance Oversized (Sheaffer Premier) $385 SOLD Striated Marine Green Celluloid. 1937-1941 Superb writer

Overall Grade: Extra-Fine	Trim: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14.1cm	PRICE: $385
COMMENTS: Very clean example of Sheaffer's largest pen. One speck of brassingn on capband (you can see in photo) and usual spot at very tip of clip ball. Nib has that upturned "Waverly" style point that makes for very smooth writing, particuarly for a fine point. A smidge of the two tone effect is lost on the nib (look at photo by the nibs ink channel). Great writer.

Pen 3855 NB: Sheaffer Balance Oversized (Sheaffer Premier) $405 SOLD
Striated Gray Pearl Celluloid. 1937-1941 Superb writer

Overall Grade: Excellent

Trim: Exc+

Color: NA

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Nib condition: Exc+

Threads Exc

clarity: NA

Point: Med

Imprint: NA

Size: 5 5/8" 14.3cm

PRICE: $405

COMMENTS: Very clean example of Sheaffer's largest pen. Nib has that upturned "Waverly" style point that makes for very smooth writing, noting this pen offers a plumper line than is typically seen, approaching full medium. Great writer. Youve probably heard my screed about silver-pearl pens from the 1930s

"Today they are more common and often less expensive than other colors. They are all-told in less demand today because the pale color shows celluloid discoloration more than other colors and because unlike gold-filled trim the chrome trim cannot readily be polished once worn or pitted. My assertion is they are common because back in the day, when clean, they were stunningly lovely pens and thus sold well. They are uncommon today in very clean condition "

This one shows why people bought pens of this color back in the day. Crisp color. Clean trim. Top 5% or so for condition.

Pen 3856 NB: Sheaffer Balance Deluxe Stateman $450 SOLD Rose Glow Celluloid: White Dot Long-Standard Pen with upscale off-catalogue trim. 1937-8 or so Pen grades excellent. Pencil has flaws and is tossed in only because it is part of a set.

Overall Grade: Excellent	Trim: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14.1cm	PRICE: $450
COMMENTS: Scarce pen in great condition. Lever-fill. Roseglow saw a relatively short production run. Model shmooze to follow, but basically this is the 2nd largest size in highest level trim. Were this an oversized Rosie with this trim and condition, it would run $1500+. Nice two tone nib with the upswept "Waverly" style point, writing a quite smooth typical firm Sheaffer fine-medium line. Excellent trim. Great color. Shar imprint. Cartouche on the "Jeweler's" wide-lined ap-and are neatly engraved. PENCIL is a toss in. The clip wiggles. The cap is not tight enough to readily work the functioning internal mechanism (this could be fixed by having a repair guy crimp the metal guts). Pencil offered free with pen. If I still have the set next time I get to a pen show, I'l ask one of the guys to work on the pencil. The model/cluster/variant is interesting. The wide-lined factory original "Jeweler's" cap-banfd was found on a marked minority of Balances. I have discovered evidence that Sheaffer called this one the Deluxe Statemen (vs regular Statesman with smooth thinner capband). Rose Glow already is a tough color. Finding a full size pen with this band and finding the pen in great shape are real challenges.

Pen 3857 NB: Sheaffer Balance (Admiral) $225 SOLD Striated Gray Pearl Celluloid. Non White Dot, Long Standard. 1937-1941 Superb writer

Overall Grade: Exc	Trim: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc+	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Extra FIne. Smooth. Sproingy	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.8cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: A gem. Great writer with an extra fine point that is particularly smooth. The nib is not flexible but has bit more "sproing" to it thn most Sheaffer nails, and with pressure loosens up ink flow a bit to hit full fine. Acts semi-flex though there is no real separation of tines. This is the long standard model that would gain the name Admiral in 1938, when Sheaffer began offering model names. Non-White Dot cap. $5 original price. Feather Touch #5 Nib. This is the second largest size Balance. You've heard my screed about gray pens from the 1930s: "Today they often are more common and often less expensive than other colors. They are all-told in less demand today because the pale color shows celluloid discoloration more than other colors and because unlike gold-filled trim the chrome trim cannot readily be polished once worn or pitted. My assertion is they are common because back in the day, when clean, they were stunningly lovely pens and thus sold well. They are uncommon today in very clean condition " This one shows why people bought pens of this color back in the day. Crisp color. Clean trim. Top 5% or so for condition. Great color, very clear visualated gripping section. Superb nib. Cap trim is just superb with mirror finish. Chrome plating on lever intact but with light wear.

Pen 3858 K : WASP Clipper (Sheaffer sub-brand) $175 SOLD Lahn Celluloid: Silver Pearl.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Trim: Fine+	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5" 12.8 cm	PRICE: $175 SOLD
COMMENTS: One of my few claims to fame in collectable pendom is being the discoverer of Sheaffer literature identifying the name Lahn for this pattern celluoid, one which has gold-tone metallic threads buried deep in the clear celluloid, hiding under the colored plastic stripes, making for a remarkable visual depth to the plastic. Found so far only in standard (full girth) size. Three colors. Several "brand" imprints can be found along with some tweaks on trim and end-color. Generally, the weak point is the trim. Whether plated insted of "filled", whether thinner gold-filled than other Sheaffer pens, or whether in general found more worn as the pen was inexpensive ($1.25 or so) back in the day and thus was used with more abandon... pens typically are found with clean plastic but worn trim. Sheaffer sub-brand pens are some of the relatively few pens I will routinely consider for after-market plating. The solid gold nib is a bit small relative to the pen's size, consistent with its original affordable price point. This one has sound original trim. I'm overdue for a short profile on Lahn Sheaffers, and will add one soon, with a link from any Lahn pens for sale. This one grades Etra Fine. It's all there save for some speckling of the chrome filled trim. It also I fear is sold, having found a new home at the SF Pen Show where i'd brought it before managing to upload this update.

Pen 2581 Sheaffer Compact I $70 SOLD Early Style with barrel windows.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: Perfect
Point: F-M	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 3/4" 12 cm	PRICE: $70 SOLD
COMMENTS: The Compact has seen some recent popularity, with its Imperial/PFM styling. Note the pen takes only Sheaffer cartridges. No converter fits this one.

Pen 2447 Sheaffer Compact II Early Style $85 Sold Cartridge Filler. Nearmint Residual chalk marks.

Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: Perfect
Point: Fine-Medium	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 1/8" 12.9 cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: Compact II (unlike Compact I) features gold-filled trim. Early style (a minority of pens) features the transparent barrel windows. Takes only Sheaffer short cartridges. Partial chalk-marks still on barrel. Neat lil' pen.

Sheaffer Connaisseur

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Sheaffer Grand Connaisser and Sheaffer-for-Levenger Connaisseur. The for-Levengers first series featured translucent/transparent "Seas" colors, and the second series had palladium trim. Sheaffer manufactured the Levenger variants from 1998-2001 or so. All pens have solid gold nibs, with those found with the Levengers second series having a white finish. Grand Connaisseur has two-tone gold nib.

These are cartridge/converter filling, and all pens sold in this cluster have converters, these days a $20 value each.

Matching ballpoint pens (not illustrated) also are offered.

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Slot

Item #

Details

Condition

Nib:

Price

3942

Orange-Copper transparent, palladium trim (for Levenger, 2nd series). Solid gold nib with rhodium or palladium plating. Though nib-section marked "M" for medium, point looks to be fine.

NM/Mint

$195

3943

Aegean Sea (Green Transparent) for Levenger. Bold broad tip.

NM/Mint

$235
SOLD

Not shown: Green Transparent matching Ballpoint . $80 if taken alone. $50 if taken with matching fountain pen as set.

Mint

$80 $50
SOLD

3944

Gold Plated Grand Connaisseur. Two tone gold nib. Nib grade between fine-medium

Nearmint

$375
SOLD

3945

Blue (blue-gray transparent), palladium trim, Levengers 2nd series, solid gold nib with rhodium or palladium plating

Mint

$195
SOLD

3946

Red Sea (Red Transparent) for Levenger. Broad+ nib with hefty tipping.

Near Mint

B+

$235
SOLD

Not shown: Red Matching Ballpoint for Red Sea Fountain Pen. $80 if taken alone or $50 if taken with fountain pen above to make a set

Mint

$80 $50
SOLD

3947

Carribean Sea (Yellow Translucent) for Levenger. Broad nib with hefty tipping.

Mint

$235
SOLD

Not shown: Yellow Matching Ballpoint for Carribean Sea (Yellow) Fountain Pen. $80 if taken alone or $50 if taken with fountain pen above to make a set

Mint

$80 $50
SOLD

Tray 1014. Sheaffer Connaisseur.
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COMMENTS: Sheaffer Connaisseur, Sheaffer/Levenger Connaisseur, and Sheaffer Grand Connaisser. The for-Levengers first series features translucent "Seas" colors, and the second series has palladium trim. Sheaffer manufactured the Levenger variants from 1998-2001 or so. All pens have solid gold nibs, with those found with the Levengers second series having a white finish. Grand Connaisseur fountain pens have two-tone gold nibs. CLICK FOR LARGER PIC LEFT to RIGHT:
Tray Slot	Item #	Model/ Color/ Condition	Details	Nib:	Price:
1	3739	Sheaffer/Levenger Mediterranean Sea. Nearmint/Mint	Includes converter	Medium	$215 SOLD
2	3740	Sheaffer/Levenger Tasman Sea. Nearmint/Mint	Includes converter	Broad (tough nib)	$230 SOLD
3	3741	Sheaffer/Levenger Red Sea (go figure). Nearmint/mint	Includes converter	Broad (tough nib)	$230 SOLD
4	3742	Sheaffer Opaque Black. Very Good	Includes converter. Diffuse wear to finish. A decent user priced for the nib.	Fine	$90 SOLD
5	3743	Sheaffer/Levenger Tasman Sea. Nearmint/Mint	Includes converter	Broad	$230
6	3744	Sheaffer (Grand) Gold Plated. Nearmint	Includes converter.	Fine-ish Med	$400 SOLD
7	3745	Sheaffer (Grand) Tortoise Shell. Excellent	Includes converter	Fine	$325 SOLD
8	3746	Sheaffer Black Chased Nearmint/Mint	Includes converter	Medium	$295 SOLD
9	3747	Sheaffer (Grand) Gold-Plated. Nearmint-Mint	No converter	Medium.	$380
10	3748	Sheaffer/Levenger 2nd series. Gray-Clear Nearmint-Mint.	Includes converter	Medium	$195 SOLD
11	3749	Sheaffer/Levenger 2nd series. Blu/Gray-Clear. NM/Mint	Includes converter	Fine	$195
12	3750	Sheaffer/Levenger 2nd series. Mandarin-Clear. NM/Mint	Includes converter	Medium	$195 SOLD
13	3751	Sheaffer/Levenger 2nd series. Avocado-Clear. NM/Mint	Includes converter	Fine-ish Med	$180 SOLD

Pen 3556 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Statesman Pastel Green $145 SOLD Mint Stickered Statesman: White-dot, plastic cap, PdAg Triumph point.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $145 SOLD
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Mint. No ink on dipping. Fine nib seems quite smooth on water testing. Note, this pen also has foil "Statesman $15.50" under the clip. I had misplaced it during photography.

Pen 3543 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral $130 SOLD Burgundy. Extra Fine point. Admiral: non-white-dot, plastic cap, monotone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: XF	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $130
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Though the nib-grade sticker reads FINE, in fact the nib code and point are Extra Fine.

Pen 3573 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign $145 SOLD Pastel Blue. As-Mint Sovereign : non-white-dot, steel cap, two-tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint+	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $145
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. MInt condition, without traces of ink on water dipping. Fine Point smooth on water testing

The Tray 1010. Special Color Snorks (and some solid gold trim)
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COMMENTS: A boatload of high-cachet Snorks. CLICK FOR LARGER PIC LEFT to RIGHT:
Tray Slot	Item #	Color/Model/Condition	Details	Nib:	Price:
1	3689	Buckskin Beige Statesman (PdAg Triumph nib). Excellent	An intermediate-level color, along with Sage Green.	M	$185
2	3690	Peacock Clipper (PdAg Triumph nib). Extra Fine	One of the six high-cachet relatively scarce colors	F	$255 Sold
3	3691	Fern Green Valiant (gold Triumph nib). Extra Fine	Generally viewed as the toughest color to find. Couple light marks by clip top	M	$265 Sold
4	3692	Fern Green Valiant (gold Triumph nib). Near Mint		F	$290 Sold
5	3693	Fern Green Valiant (gold Triumph Nib). Near Mint		B	$315 Sold
6	3694	Fern Green Valiant (gold Triumph nib). Near Mint		M	$290 Sold
7	3695	Peacock Statesman (PdAg Triumph Nib) NM		M	$270 Sold
8	3696	Periwinkle Valiant (Gold Nib)	One of the six high-cachet relatively scarce colors	M	$270 Sold
9	3697	Burgundy Signature (Solid Gold Cap-band). Gold Triumph nib.	Signature offered a solid gold cap-band to three Snorkel colors. Probably more scarce than the gold Autograph model all told.	M	$225 Sold
10	3698	Black Autograph (Solid gold cap-band and clip)		M	$225 Sold

Pen 3551 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper $255 SOLD fiesta Red Clipper: non-white-dot, plastic cap, monotone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NMINT	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: FINE	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Fiesta is one of the six colors of high-cachet. Nearmint condition. Has met ink. Otherwise as-mint. FNice fine nib smooth on water testing

Pen 3296 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. SAGE Green 1950's $190 SOLD Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap, PdAg Conical "Triumph" Nib

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity:NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $190
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Sage green is a color of "intermediate cachet", far more scarce than Pastel Green. Nib properly coded F-4 for fine point in a Statesman. Matching gripping section. Nice writer. Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point.

Pen 3569 mf: SheafferTM (Thin Model) Touchdown. Crest. $235 SOLD 1951. Burgundy. Nearmint Stickered. Not-so-common

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: With similar look to the subsequent Sheaffer Snorkel, theTM (Thin Model) Touchdown was a one year series, running between the 1949-1950 (fat) Touchdown and the 1952-1959 Snorkel. Far more scarce than Snorkel, TM TD turns up less often still in Crest (gold-filled cap) model. Price sticker shows a non-Snorkel Crest price, adding a bit of charm. Lovely pen and nice writer.

Pen 3609 M: Sheaffer PFM IV (Pen For Men Four) $200 SOLD User Grade

Overall Grade: User Grade**	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $200
COMMENTS: TThe PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice or he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM IV actually is rare today than PFM V (perhaps those willing to spend for a fancy model, were willing to spring a bit more to get the all gold-filled cap). This one has couple very shallow small dings only at flat portion at top of cap. It is rendered "User Grade" by a crack in the filling knob at back of pen. When I manage to track down a spare, the pen will then be priced at $360. Marked discount for imperfect pen. Very nice writer.

Pen 2100 Sheaffer PFM 1 (Pen for Men One). Jet Black $235 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-XF	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: The "Fat Snorkel" PFM really was the last of the oversized FP's from American companies for decades to come. Wahl was gone. Waterman was gone from the USA. Parker had the 51, 61 and other thin pens. PFM comes in 5 colors and 5 core trim levels (Black offers a 6th trim). The PFM I features PdAg nib and white trim.

Pen 3782: Sheaffer Snorkel Demonstrator. 1950s $625 SOLD

Overall Grade: Excellent+	Trim: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5.5" 14cm	PRICE: $625 SOLD
COMMENTS: It was back around 2007 when I accidentally purchased a large Snorkel collection including many of the "tough" colors, thus entering the world of Snorkel sales. Today Vacumania probably offers more Snorks each year than anyone.. Today my personal collection numbers fewer than 15, but has most of the greats, including a couple true rarities. Great pens the Snorkel, offering a wide range of colors/models. This one is an all-clear Demonstrator (essentially a clear Valiant) in superb condition. No cracks. Well preserved black cap lacquer. No replacement parts.

Pen 2447 Sheaffer Compact II Early Style $85 Sold Cartridge Filler. Nearmint Residual chalk marks.

Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: Perfect
Point: Fine-Medium	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 1/8" 12.9 cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: Compact II (unlike Compact I) features gold-filled trim. Early style (a minority of pens) features the transparent barrel windows. Takes only Sheaffer short cartridges. Partial chalk-marks still on barrel. Neat lil' pen.

Pen 3158 Sheaffer Balance Golf Pencil $90 SOLD Black and Pearl Celluloid

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Extra Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: NA	Imprint: Exc	Size: 2 1/2" 6.5 cm	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS: Advertised by Sheaffer in some of the earlier colors but also found uncatalogued in some middle-era colors, the tiny Golf Pencil (vest pocket pencil) fits well into Balane collections, indeed carrying more collector cachet than do many of the typical full-length pencils. This one has nice- though not perfect- color. Good amount of original eraser present. CLean trim

Pen 3176 Sheaffer Balance Golf Pencil $115 SOLD Marine Green (mottled) Celluloid ~1930

Overall Grade: NearMint	Metal: Exc	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: NA	Imprint: Superb	Size: 2 1/2" 6.5 cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: Advertised by Sheaffer in some of the earlier colors but also found uncatalogued in some middle-era colors, the tiny Golf Pencil (vest pocket pencil) fits well into Balane collections, indeed carrying more collector cachet than do many of the typical full-length pencils. This Marine Green example pops. Great color and imprint. Nice imprint. Still most of origin eraser under the crown. No brassing.

Pen 3610 MF: Sheaffer Balance Oversized "First Style" $495 Sold Superb Jade Color. !929

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: XF	Imprint: Excellent	Size: 5 3/4" 14.6cm	PRICE: $495
COMMENTS: Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection. The series saw frantic evolution and might be the only pen series to run the entire 1930's. Jade celluloid is notorious for discoloration, and well preserved specimens carry a premium. In overall excellent condition this one has "top 5%" color, with just a hint of ambering at the barrel threads. This is an early variant of the oversized model, as indicated by the extra long barrel, the long clip reaching the trim ring, and the slightly short cap. The gripping section might be a smidge later, as marked by the narrower distal portion by the nib. Smooth Extra Fine point with nice ink flow.

Pen 3613 M: Sheaffer flat-end Jade Celluloid Lifetime $175 Sold Standard Girth, Short model. Excellent Jade Color Preservation

Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc+	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 1/2" 11.4cm	PRICE: $175 Sold
COMMENTS: Sheaffer successfully introduced to pendom the lever-fill system, not to mention Celluloid (or did Leboeuf do that?) and more. Flat-end pens were of high quality. This one is a mid 1920's critter with really well preserved Jade color celluloid, of significance because most pens see heavily discolored Jade. Most clean-color Jade Sheaffer flat-tops are the late post-catalogue Jade pens which tend to feature a green that leans more to the blue compared to the earlier green. Finding 1920's, high-set clip pens with nice color is well harder. This one is the earlier style pen, probably the cleanest early-Jade flat-top Sheaffer I've ever offered. It is not perfect. There is a bit of darkening by the barrel threads.

Pen 3602 M: Sheaffer Flat-End Gold-Filled Metal Pen ~ mid 1920's $220 SOLD Relatively Uncommon Smooth Finish in Superb Condition Monster Nib. Noodle Flex (Fine to BBB)

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: NA
Point: Monster Flex (F-to-BBB)	Imprint: NA	Size: 3 1/2" 9.5cm	PRICE: $220 Sold
COMMENTS: I have healthy respect for and a nice collection of quality metal ring-tops generally dating to late 1910's-1930 or so. They were jewelry items in their day and were meant not just for the ladies (whose dresses lacked pockets) but also for me who wore them in their suits' vest pockets. Amongst the "Big FIve" pen makers and their smaller but still quality competitors, Very nice variants can be found readily from Sheaffer, Waterman, Wahl and Mabie. Most offered pens of this sort in sterling, gold-filled and solid gold, with some interesting other choices used on occasion. Key to the non-solid-metal pens is to find pens free of brassing. Dings always matter. This one is clean. Ding free. Unbrassed. Clean unpersonalized cartouche. No joke, if one likes metal pens, he can build a killer collection by diverse makers at a reasonable cost by embracing the ring-tops. This one is rather nice. One can imagine that finding a 90 year old smooth finish pen not showing dings is no small thing. Clean stylish personalization is well illustrated. Nib is a monster. Wet Noodle Fine to BBB, carrying the charming "Sheaffer Self-Filling" early imprint. When I used it with slow writing, ink flow did keep up with maximal flex, but fast writing gave some skipping. Your call regarding how you write, but I knocked off a bit on price in case you want to send it to Mike Masuyama for further adjustment.

Pen 3603 M: Sheaffer Flat-End Metal Ring-Top ~ Mid 1920's $175 SOLD Monster Nib. Noodle Flex (Fine to BBB)

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: high flex	Imprint: NA	Size: 3 1/2" 13.5cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: I have healthy respect for and a nice collection of quality metal ring-tops generally dating to late 1910's-1930 or so. They were jewelry items in their day and were meant not just for the ladies (whose dresses lacked pockets) but also for me who wore them in their suits' vest pockets. Amongst the "Big FIve" pen makers and their smaller but still quality competitors, Very nice variants can be found readily from Sheaffer, Waterman, Wahl and Mabie. Most offered pens of this sort in sterling, gold-filled and solid gold, with some interesting other choices used on occasion. Key to the non-solid-metal pens is to find pens free of brassing. Dings always matter. This one is clean. Ding free. Unbrassed. No joke, if one likes metal pens, he can build a killer collection by diverse makers at a reasonable cost by embracing the ring-tops. Clean stylish personalization is well illustrated. High-Flex nib ("Sheaffer Self Filler") ranges fine to BB, very smooth, with nice ink flow.

Pen 3780 : WASP (Sheaffer sub-brand) Clipper $185 SOLD Silver Pearl Lahn Celluloid ~1938

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Trim: Fine+	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine. Semi-flex	Imprint: Excellet	Size: 5" ,12.8cm	PRICE: $185
COMMENTS: One of my few claims to fame in collectable pendom is being the discoverer of Sheaffer literature identifying the name Lahn for this pattern celluoid, one which has gold-tone metallic threads buried deep in the clear celluloid, hiding under the colored plastic stripes, making for a remarkable visual depth to the plastic. Found so far only in standard (full girth) size. Three colors. Several "brand" imprints can be found along with some tweaks on trim and end-color. Generally, the weak point is the trim. Whether plated insted of "filled", whether thinner gold-filled than other Sheaffer pens, or whether in general found more worn as the pen was inexpensive ($1.25 or so) back in the day and thus was used with more abandon... pens typically are found with clean plastic but worn trim. Sheaffer sub-brand pens are some of the relatively few pens I will routinely consider for after-market plating. The solid gold nib is a bit small relative to the pen's size, consistent with its original affordable price point. This one has sound original trim. I'm overdue for a short profile on Lahn Sheaffers, and will add one soon, with a link from any Lahn pens for sale. This one has superb plastic, with great color and clarity (the golden threads show well). Imprint is razor sharp. No personalization present. Trim is quite nice with light wear to cap-band and just at the high point at the hump on the clip. A top 10% example easily though not top 1%. Nice smooth line with just a hint of flex.

Pen 3775 : Sheaffer Balance: Off-catalogue "Fish Scale" cap-band $415 SOLD Long-Standard Model. 2nd Largest Size

Overall Grade: Excellent	Trim: Excellent	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA	Personalized "ROSE"
Point: Fine, Firm	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 3/8"13.6cm	PRICE: $415
COMMENTS: A core focus of mine the last decade or so has been on 1930 Sheaffer Balance pens with off-catalogue special-market cap-band styles, pens that do not appear in the ten or so period Sheaffer catalogues and major brochures. Not counting the most common of the special cap-bands, the "Jeweler's" (lined) cap-band-- which in this long-standard model which by 1938 or so would gain the name Regent-- I own perhaps 50 of the other special cap-band pens, likely the heftiest array to be found. The "fish-scale" cap-band appears rarely. A decade of serious effort has left me seeing fewer than 25 fish-scale cap-band pens amongst the numerous colors/sizes offered in Balance. The one larger size pen (oversized) in this color and cap-band I only added to my collection this season, after passing on just one other seen about ten years ago (thank you Pat for the OS pen) This one is a gem. Superb color and trim. Bright amber barrel transparency in spiral pattern. Razor sharp imprint. A Gerry Berg restoration of the plunger filling system. The cartouche on the cap-band is elegantly personalized "Rose", and I note that most of these I've found feature have been personalized, perhaps consistent with the suspected special market/gift nature of Balances with this cap-band. The only reason I'm parting with this is because I have a duplicate, an amazing thing really. If you want a rare and beautiful Balance variant, one you might not see again, well... here you go. Here are the four special cap-bands found on USA-made Sheaffer Balances.

Pen 3786 : Sheaffer Balance Oversized $675 SOLD Ebonized Pearl Celluloid

Overall Grade: Exc	Trim: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $675 SOLD
COMMENTS: Big honkin' Balance in a "better" color in superb condition. And, there you have it.

Pen 3790 : Sheaffer Balance Oversize. Off-Catalogue Cap-band $395 SOLD Premier Deluxe in Marine Green Celluloid. Plunger-fill. [Only the green pen is for sale]

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Trim: Extra Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8 " 13.6cm	PRICE: 395
COMMENTS: A core focus of mine the last decade or so has been on 1930 Sheaffer Balance pens with off-catalogue special-market cap-band styles, pens that do not appear in the ten or so period Sheaffer catalogues and major brochures. This green oversized pen-- featuring an excellent Gerry Berg plunger-fill restoration-- features the most common of the several special cap-bands, what collectors call the Jeweler's cap-band, a very wide band with vertically-lined pattern. I wrote a huge article a couple years ago or the PCA about this sort. And, of late, I own the only known Jeweler's catalogue (an article for another day) to feature pens with this cap-band. The picture above-left shows the pen for sale. The shot above-right shows it with a smaller long-standard Deluxe Statesman in Carmine (red) and Lady Sheaffer Deluxe in brown. In fact, the other two can be for sale too. perhaps in a future offering... This pen: The plastic has great color and the barrel has near-mint transparency. The sweet two tone nib writes excellently, featuring the upturned point Sheaffer trumpeted. Trim is free of brassing. The lined cap-band is free of brassing. This one would grade full excellent, but has a slight imperfection in the curve of the radius clip. In the pic at right you can see it if you look closely (do click on the Larger Pic link). I've priced this similarly to the 50-times more common typical cap-band pen in excellent shape. Had the clip been perfect (and you might not notice this imperfection), It would have priced at more than $500. Yeah, I know. Go prove it. Just for fun, the four special cap-band patterns found on USA-made Sheaffers

Pen 3536 MF Sheaffer "For Your Autograph" Touchdown. 1949-1950 $295 SOLD Hallmarked Solid Gold Cap-Trim

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.4cm	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: The first Touchdowns (vs later Thin Model Touchdown) I've offered in years, a taste of the couple hundred 1940's Sheaffer's heading, eventually, to a huge Vacumania Update, the full Touchdown pen appeared in 1949 in Sheaffer's Forticel injection plastic, replacing the long-running plunger-fill pens. While these do not have a snorkel tube, they look and feel far more like an oversized Snorkel pen than do the later Sheaffer Pen For Men which used the snork tube but which had a different shape. I'm fond of these. This one has solid gold trim and ran $20 back in the day. A much "better" model.

Pen 3542 Sheaffer Touchdown Stateman, 1949-1950 $195 SOLD The "fat" (pre TM "Thin Model") Series. Burnt Umber Forticel Plastic.

Overall Grade:Exc	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.4cm	PRICE: $195
COMMENTS: The first Touchdowns (vs later Thin Model Touchdown) I've offered in years, a taste of the couple hundred 1940's Sheaffer's heading, eventually, to a huge Vacumania Update, the full Touchdown pen appeared in 1949 in Sheaffer's Forticel injection plastic, replacing the long-running plunger-fill pens. While these do not have a snorkel tube, they look and feel far more like an oversized Snorkel pen than do the later Sheaffer Pen For Men which used the snork tube but which had a different shape. Statesman combined the prior era's non-white-dot open nib Sovereign with prior era's "Triumph" nib Statesman. The open nib is massive relative to the pen. Clean pen in Burnt Umber (chocolate brown) plastic, with nice fine point. .

Pen 3564 mf: Sheaffer Touchdown Valiant Tuckaway Green $135 SOLD

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: XF	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 3/4" 12.5"	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS: The first Touchdowns (vs later Thin Model Touchdown) I've offered in years, a taste of the couple hundred 1940's Sheaffer's heading, eventually, to a huge Vacumania Update, the full Touchdown pen appeared in 1949 in Sheaffer's Forticel injection plastic, replacing the long-running plunger-fill pens. Valiant Tuckaway is full girth with full-length (clasp clip) cap with short barrel, a squat stubby thing. All but the blind cap grade near mint, but blind cap has couple light marks.

Pen 3465 mf: Sheaffer Touchdown Tuckaway Prussian Blue $195 SOLD Mint. Stickered. Huge Nib

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine-med	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 4 3/4" 12.5cm	PRICE: $195
COMMENTS: The first Touchdowns (vs later Thin Model Touchdown) I've offered in years, a taste of the couple hundred 1940's Sheaffer's heading, eventually, to a huge Vacumania Update, the full0g Touchdown pen appeared in 1949 in Sheaffer's Forticel injection plastic, replacing the long-running plunger-fill pens. Tuckway, proper (the model, not the series) is full girth with full-length (clasp clip) cap with short barrel, a squat stubby thing. It was renamed from Tuckaway II the prior year, but in fact effectively is a Statesman Tuckaway, the short form of Statesman. Found with large and small nibs (both same model name though different code, possibly a nib evolution during the two year run), this one has the big nib. Mint with cap sticker. Fully restored but may not be returned if inked/dipped.

Pen 3560 sm: Sheaffer Thin Model Touchdown Sentinel Deluxe $75 Yes, open two tone nib is correct to this model

Overall Grade: VG- Fine	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: small flat to blind cap
Point: F-M	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $75
COMMENTS: With similar look to the subsequent Sheaffer Snorkel, the TM (Thin Model) Touchdown was a one year series, running between the 1949-1950 (fat) Touchdown series and the 1952-1959 Snorkel. TM TD did mix offer White Dot with open nib for some models. Clean cap, barrel and nib, but the blind cap has a couple millimeter dent/melt that is unobtrusive but which still is a flaw. Priced pretty well for parts and the restoration. If i get around to it, I'll have the $10 blind cap replaced and bump the price back to $150+ . Or maybe not...

Pen 3533 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman $315 SOLD Mandarin OIrange Set. Nearmint Admiral: non-white-dot, plastic cap, monotone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $315
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Superb set. Pencil is mint. Pen has met ink. Smooth medium point on the fine side of medium.

Pen 3546 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman $255 SOLD Mandarin Orange.

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: M	Imprint: Exc	Size:5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. One of the 6 color of high cachet. All round excellent pen that has seen minimal use. Nib coded as a medium, it writes on the fine side of Medium.

Pen 3547 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Pencill $100 Sold Fern Green Admiral: non-white-dot, plastic cap, monotone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: NA	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS: Essentially the most scarce color. Turn your pen into a set.

Pen 3545 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $140 SOLD Buckskin Tan (pink)- An "Intermediate" Color Valiant: white-dot, plastic cap, Two tone conical gold nib.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Buckskin is considered one of the intermediate colors, along with Sage. Mint unused. No trace of ink. Tiny plastic flake from palstic noted at back of barrel, visible in photo, next to breather hole.

Pen 2587 Sheaffer Imperial $245 14k Gold-Filled pen in Diamond/Rhomboid Pattern

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: Modest amber
Point: Fine	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS: I've actually found more of these in Sterling than in gold tone. Guessing this dates to 1970's. That it is gold filled (vs gold plated) indicates earlier production, though I don't insist. Very clean and elegant pen.

Pen 1699-3 Sheaffer Balance Oversized. Jet Black Celluloid Radius Clip Late 1930's $215

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Trim: Exc	Plastic: few light tooth mraks	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	Transparency: NA
Point: Fine-XF	Imprint: extrafine	Size: 5.5"	PRICE: $215
COMMENTS: The Sheaffer OS Balance is one of Vacumania's bread and butter vintage pens. Available in a plethora of colors, Black is the most stable color and of course represents a certain conservative elegance. The OS Balance represents the ideal mix of large size, top quality manufacture, vintage look, big name and relatively affordable price. Scattered very light toothmarks at butt of pen. A smooth ,quite fine monotone Sheaffer Lifetime nib rounds out the package.

Pen 1703-7 Sheaffer Balance Oversized Radius Clip Late 1930's $220

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Trim: One tiny capband ding.		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	Transparency: Exc
Point: Fine Firm	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5.5""	PRICE: $220
COMMENTS: The Sheaffer OS Balance is one of Vacumania's bread and butter vintage pens. Available in a plethora of colors, Black is the most stable color and of course represents a certain conservative elegance.. The OS Balance represents the ideal mix of large size, top quality manufacture, vintage look, big name and relatively affordable price. Fine piont nib and clean plastic

Pen 3219 JB: Sheaffer Flat-Top Lifetime Short-Standard size Uncatalogued Late Production Piece. Excellent Jade $165 SOLD

Overall Grade: Extra-Fine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: XF-F	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 1/2 " 11.4 cm	PRICE: $165
COMMENTS: Sheaffer was the first of the "Big- 4" to embrace celluloid, introducing pendom to green plastic pens. Last illustrated in the 1929 Sheaffer catalogue that introduced Balance, modern research has shown that Sheaffer continued to manufacture the venerable flat-topped pens through at least the late 1930's, maybe later still. This is one such pen, showing the blue-tinged Jade celluloid that we believe to be more stable than earlier shades, this pen also packs the low-set "humped" clip and sees the return of the single cap-band. Very nice color. Firm XF-to-Fine point. <10% cap-band brassing (bottom edge for about 1/3 the band)

Pen 3567 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign $155 SOLD Pastel Blue. Nearmint-stickered Sovereign : non-white-dot, steel cap, two-tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: MInt	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $155
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Sovereign is coming to be appreciated as a slightly better model, the top model of the non White Dot line, It's steel cap is well less common today than the White-Dot steel caps. In as-mint condition, it has met ink. Fully marked Extra Fine (X-3) two-tone gold nib, seems to me to border on XXF it is so fine.

Pen 3570 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Pastel Blue $125 SOLD Statesman: White Dot Plastic Cap and Triumph PdAg nib

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: F-M	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Mint condition with no ink traces on dipping. This one lacks any stickers or tags. Nib seems to be a smooth fine-medium on water testing

Pen 3558 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Saratoga SAGE Pastel Green $140 SOLD Mint Stickered

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Med	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Mint condition with no ink traces on dipping. Nice Medium nib seems quite smooth on water testing.

Pen 3528 MF: Sheaffer Snorkwel Statesman $155 SOLD Sage Green Statesman: White Dot Plastic Cap and PdAg "Triumph" nib.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Extra Fine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $155
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Better color. Very clean plastic, Nice imprint but not razor sharp

Pen 3548 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper. $240 Fiesta Red

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Nearmint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: XF	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Fiesta Red is one of the six high-cachet colors. Clean pen all around noting just about a millimeter of brassing at just the bottom tip of clip, noted in the photo. Nicely smooth for such a fine point.

Pen 2879-S Sheaffer PFM II (Pen For Men 2) Black $265 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Fine/Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. PFM II has brushed steel cap and Palladium-Silver nib. It is less common than PFM I and PFM III. Nice wet-writing point between fine and medium.

Pen 3561 S: Sheaffer Pen For Men Five (PFM-V) $345 SOLD Black: 1959-1963

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: XF-F	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 9/16" 13.5cm	PRICE: $345
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is a PFM-V was a high end variant. Plastic is clean. Cap has no side dings but has hard-to-see edge ding at very top of cap where top meets sides.

Pen 3562 nb: Sheaffer Pen For Men Five (PFM-V) $375 Black: 1959-1963

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is a PFM-V was a high end variant. Plastic is clean. Cap is free of dings, with just a hint of wear/brass to the very top edges of cap. Well better than most.

Pen 3577 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Mandarin Orange $280 SOLD Mint Stickered

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $280
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Mint with nib-grade sticker. Never met ink. Superb all around.

Pen 3531 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel $265 Mandarin Orange. Sentinel:white-dot, steel cap, two tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc+	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Clean pen with fine point.

Pen 2976 S Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Pastel Green $75

Overall Grade: Fine-Xf	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA	clip moves slightly
Point: Medium- smooooth.	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $75
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Smooth nib. Discounted as the nib does wiggle a bit left to right. Nice writer.

Pen 1863 Sheaffer PFM III. Jet Black Snorkel Filler. Gold Filled Trim. Gold nib. $230

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $230
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. Indeed, A black PFM II that i once had on the site for sale, became my regular user at work and has been so now for probably a year. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is a PFM III with gold nib and goldfilled cap-band. It is in excellent shape, and has a name stamped in the barrel neatly. Nice writer.

Pen 2875-M Sheaffer Snorkel Special Gray $85 sold

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Snorkel SPECIAL features non-white-dot nib and open PdAg nib. This one has remnant of nib-grade sticker still on the gripping section. Clean pen

Pen 3091 Sheaffer Flat-Top Oversized SOLD Jet Black Celluloid. Single-Band. Mid 1920's. Plump Point $225

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc+	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Full Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4 " 13.4 cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: Sheaffer was the first of the "Big- 4" to embrace celluloid. Conventional wisdom has it that Sheaffer introduced celluloid to pen manufacture, though of late some data have arrived suggesting that Leboeuf might have beat them to the punch. This is a relatively early flat-top with high-riding clip and single cap-band. Very clean pen with no brassing to cap-band and lever, and just a bit to the clp-ball. Plump wet medium point with very firm nib. Nice writer.

Pen 3094 Z: Sheaffer Balance Oversized. Jet Black Celluloid 1936-41 $235 SOLD

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF-F (2-tone)	Imprint: Extra Fine	Size: 5 1/2" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $235 SOLD
COMMENTS: Following the Parker Vacumatic, Sheaffer Balance sees the largest representation in my own collection. Those two series targetted similar niches during the 1930's and were in fierce competition. This is the big one, in conservative black celluloid. No brassing to the metal trim. Clean imprint with a few letters a bit light at the right side. Couple light marks to plastic. Superb correct two tone Sheaffer Lifetime smooth wet nib that is very fine (i label it between Fine and Extra Fine). A nice daily scribbler, no doubt.

Pen 1584 Sheaffer Balance "Autograph" Solid 14K Gold Trim $245

Overall Grade: Fine	Trim: Perfect		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: VG	Threads: Perfect	Transparency: NA
Point: Med+ Smooooth	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS: Sheaffer during the 1930's catalogued and sold far more solid gold trim pens than did other major manufacturers. The pens we llump under "Autograph" in general packed solid 14k hallmarked clip and cap band (not lever). This pen is the second largest size, what eventually would be called the Statesman and would eventually (in non-Autograph trim) pack the "1000" barrel imprint. This pen dates earlier, probably early-mid 1930's. Very clean shape. Sharp sharp barrel imprint. No plastic flaws. Clean trim. The smooth medium+ upturned monotone Sheaffer LIfetime nib does have one tiny nick at an edge. Lovely pen

Pen 3108 R: Sheaffer Balance Admiral 1938-41 Carmine Celluloid $225 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc+	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: FINE	Imprint: ExtraFine	Size: 5 7/16" 13.6cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: Following the Parker Vacumatic, Sheaffer Balance sees the largest representation in my own collection. Those two series targetted similar markets during the 1930's and were in fierce competition. Carmine was introduced around 1938 and is popular with collectors. The model packs the "500" mark representing its $5 price, and eventually gained the name, "Admiral". This one is quite clean with smooth fine point.

Pen 3539 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel PEACOCK (not Pastel) Blue $265 SOLD Sentinel:white-dot, steel cap, two tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $130
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. The tough 6 colors are in a different league from typical Snork colors.

Pen 3549 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $275 SOLD Mandarin Orange: Canadian Valiant: white-dot, plastic cap, two--tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine+	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Clean pen. While Canadian-made high cachet colors are known, this actually is the first I've owned from among those six colors. Nib and barrel both with Canadian markings. Interesting pen. Nice writer.

Pen 3566 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Vermilion $95 SOLD Vacumania's Basement. Barrel flaw

Overall Grade: User**	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Barrel stress cracks
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Vermilion is one of the six colors of high-cachet, probably more scarce than Fiesta and Mandarin. Vermilion is found only in non-White Dot models. This one has a number of stress cracks (hairlines, in parallel) running near front of barrel. Discounted from usual $250+ "excellent" price.

Pen 3601 MF: Sheaffer flat-end ringtop Gold-filled Metal. Mid 1920's or so. $175 SOLD Monster Flex Nib. Fine to BBB

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine-to-BB Flex	Imprint: NA	Size: 3 1/2" 9.5cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: I have healthy respect for and a nice collection of quality metal ring-tops generally dating to late 1910's-1930 or so. They were jewelry items in their day and were meant not just for the ladies (whose dresses lacked pockets) but also for me who wore them in their suits' vest pockets. Amongst the "Big FIve" pen makers and their smaller but still quality competitors, Very nice variants can be found readily from Sheaffer, Waterman, Wahl and Mabie. Most offered pens of this sort in sterling, gold-filled andn solid gold, with some interesting other choices used on occasion. Key to the non-solid-metal pens is to find pens free of brassing. Dings always matter. This one is clean. Ding free. Unbrassed. Clean unpersonalized cartouche. No joke, if one likes metal pens, he can build a killer collection by diverse makers at a reasonable cost by embracing the ring-tops. This one has a very flex nib, with the charming early "Sheaffer Self Filler" imprint

Pen 3477 NB: Sheaffer Oversized Balance ~1933 $450 SOLD (Gray with Red Veins). Superb Condition

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Superb	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA	Personalized "Nelson Lally"
Point: Fine+	Imprint: as mint.	Size: 5 1/2 " 14 cm	PRICE: $450
COMMENTS: Let me start by noting that this is offering is an uncommon one for Vacumania. Oversized Gray/Red Sheaffer Balance pens are notoriously hard to find in superb condition. The plastic is at risk for crazing for stress lip cracks. This one pops. Color is excellent, trim is superb, pen packs a mirror finish free of blemishes. No cracks. No crazing. It is the nicest Gray Pearl (the 1st of Sheaffer's three colors named Gray Pearl) I've offered for sale and is at least as clean as any example in this color in my personal collection. It would be a $650-700 pen, save that it has been personalized-- quite neatly-- in the barrel as shown in the inset photo. As this is a heat-stamped name, it conceivably can be raised with heat, but I tend not to risk that with pens, and I wouldn't dare do so with this fragile color. I am happy to be able to offer this one. Save $200+ for the name and grab a primo example of this tough color

Pen 3614 M: Sheaffer Balance Sovereign. $115 SOLD Slender Full-Length, Gray Pearl Celluloid 1937-1941

Overall Grade:Extra FIne	Metal: ExtraFine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: F-XF (very smooth)	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14.2cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: Sheaffer offered pens in three diameters in full length, and when considering different trim levels and allowing for a few years for series evolution, arguably up to 7 full length models. Sovereign (taking its name in 193*0 is the high-line (white dot) slender variant. This one is a quite decent pen offering entry to the series. Key is that the gray color is well preserved and that trim on the cap is quite clean. Recall my "Silver Pearl" screed... "Today they are common and often less expensive than other colors. They are all-told in less demand today because the pale color shows celluloid discoloration more than other colors and because unlike gold-filled trim the chrome trim cannot readily be polished once worn or pitted. My assertion is they are common because back in the day, when clean, they were stunningly lovely pens and thus sold well. They are uncommon today in very clean condition " This one sees excellent color and plating on the cap metal. Proper two-one gold Lifetime nib. Nice transparency to the Transometer gripping section. The lever has pitting and scrathcing. Excellent writer with smooth two-tone Sheaffer Lifetime nib with fine to frankly XF point.

Pen 3612 MF: Sheaffer Valiant 1941 Military Clip Balance set. $115 SOLD

Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA	Plastic: Scratch by lever
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Ecx	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: Introduced at the end of Balance's run, the military clip pens freshened one of the longest running pen series from pendom's golden age. Valiant is the larger model, with white dot and with Lifetime two-toned nib. A noticeable scrath is present near the lever (It shows in the photo above). Clean nib. Very nice writer with two-tone Sheaffer Lifetime nib, with ultra-smooth upturned "Waverly" style fine-medium point. Pen is excellent save for the noticeable scratch.

Pen 3251 R: Sheaffer Oversized Balance Set 1929 $525 SOLD Black and Pearl Celluloid. "1st year/1st style". Excellent color

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Pending	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/8" 12.9cm	PRICE: $525
COMMENTS: For certain pens, "color is everything". This first style Balance set (yes, just ONE pen, shown in two views, above) has the long humped clip, short cap, short gripping section, flat feed and monotone nib... all correct. Great color with minimal darkening to part of the cap plastic. The challenges of multiple color spaces being what they are-- getting from camera to monitor-- i believe the pen has just bit more amber than shows above. A "top 5%" if not better OS Black/Pearl Balance. Specks of brassing at usual spot (edge of clip ball of pen) and bit at very top of clip. You can see in the pics- minimal.

Pen 3599 M: Sheaffer Balance Ebonized Pearl "Regent" $375 SOLD Off catalogue "Jeweler's" style cap-band on a pen that otherwise is a full size non-white-dot Statesman One of the most lovely pens I've offered via Vacumania

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: nearmint	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS: A glorious pen, with my apologies if that waxes hyperbolic. It remains uncertain if it is my friend Pat or I holds the record for largest collection of off-catalogue Balance variants, pens with cap-band tweaks not shown in the numerous company catalogues issued during Balance's 1929-1941 run, though you can see pens from both collections in the article I put in PENnant Magazine (including the cover shot) this summer, the first to address this niche in Balance collecting. This one dates to 1936 or a bit later. The model would gain a name in 1938 when Sheaffer began naming models. A rare in-box price/model label turned up on ebay a few years ago, the only way we know that an upgraded Statesman became a Regent. This one is a bit killer. The Ebonized Pearl celluloid (harboring mother-of-pearl chips) is in great shape, with bright iridescence in the chips. The pen is in great shape, with razor sharp "Sheaffer's.." imprint and with clean unbrassed trim. The extra-wide milled ("Jeweler's" style) cap-band (catalogued pens hd thin smooth bands) is unengraved and unmarked. I have on similar in my own collection or this would stay with me. A stunner.

Pen 3488 NB: Sheaffer Targa Classic $240 SOLD Laque Cadmium Yellow Colour Palette Swirl

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8 " 13.6	PRICE: $240 SOLD
COMMENTS: A better color/pattern in the full sized Targa series. the finish the result of 14 hand lacquerings. Mint condition.

Pen 3319: Sheaffer/Levenger Connaisseur $205 SOLD Double Broad Semi-Flex nib

Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: Nearmint
Point: Broad+ Semi-Flex	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 5/8" 14 cm	PRICE: $205
COMMENTS: 3 Some of Levenge Sheaffer re-branded (well, partially) pens for Levenger's store sales. The Connaisseur done for Levenger featured transparent plastics. This one packs a nib probably originally sold as broad, though to my eye it is pushing double broad. Very responsive, it has some true tine separation under pressure, arguing for semi-flex status. Takes cartridge and converter. Includes Sheaffer converter.


COLOR	NIB	PRICE
1. British Racing Green (Opaque). Sheaffer branded. (yes it is green. Pic looks black)	Broad Oblique	$235 SOLD
2. Merlot (Opaque). Sheaffer branded	Broad Stub with hint of Reverse Obl.	$235 SOLD
3. Lime Clear (Levenger's).	Medium	$215 SOLD
4. Lemon Clear (Levenger's)	Broad STUB	$245 SOLD
5. Blueberry Clear (Levenger's)	Broad	$230 SOLD
6. Lemon Clear (Levenger's)	Broad Oblique	$245 SOLD
7. Plum Clear (Levenger's)	Broad	$230 SOLD
8. Lichen Clear (Levenger's) Military Clip. Smooth Band (less commonly seen)	Broad Stub	$245 SOLD
9. Avocado Clear (Green-Gray) (Levenger's) Military Clip. Smooth Band. (less commonly seen trim)	Broad Stub	$245 SOLD
10. Strawberry Clear (Levenger's)	Broad	$230 SOLD

Pen 2878-S Sheaffer PFM-V ( Pen For Men 5 ) Black $360 SOLD

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal:ExtraFine	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: MInt	clarity: NA
Point: XF-F	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $360
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. PFM-V was the most expensive trim configuration offered in all colors, with gold-filled cap, gold nib and gold-filled end plate at bottom of pen. No frank dings but bit of roughness to very edge at top of cap.

Pen 3563 mf: Sheaffer Pen For Men One (PFM-I) $345 SOLD Green: 1959-1963. Monster Double Broad Nib

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Double Broad	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $345
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. PFM-I has palladium-silver nib and matching white trim. Monster double broad nib, a one-in-a-hundred original point.

Pen 2520 Sheaffer PFM III (Pen For Men 3) Black $295 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Clip Brassing	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: MInt	clarity: NA
Point: F-XF	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. PFM II has gold-filled trim and 14k inlaid nib. Huge "iridium" on this one, with broad+ lush line.

Pen 3576 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Crest $225 SOLD Black

Overall Grade: Nearmint+	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Crest has gold-filled cap and two-tone gold "Triumph" nib. As-mint condition but has met ink. Nice writer.

Pen 3544 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Saratoga Black $295 SOLD Fully marked Flex-Medium NIb

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Mint
Point: Flex Med	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Saratoga featured two-tone open-nib and non white dot plastic cap. Flex nib Snorks are scarce. Note the flex-medium code. Note the lack of a stamped divider line between yellow and white portions of hte nib. Mint condition. It gets no better.

Pen 3559 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral $210 SOLD Uncommon Accountant (Firm XXF) Point Admiral: non-white-dot, plastic cap, monotone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Accountant	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $210
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. In nearmint (it has met ink) stickered condition, this Admiral packs an uncommon fully marked Accountant (ultra fine) point. The gripping section sticker says just "Extra-Fine" but the "A" code on the nib is the tell. These don't cause quite the same drama as flex nibs, but they don't turn up often. This is the first "A" nib I've handled.

Pen 3574 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign Buckskin Tan $340 SOLD Triple Threat: Monster Nib (scarce fully marked Fine Flex), Better Color (Buckskin), and mildly uncommon Sovereign model

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine-Flex	Imprint: Mint	Size: 55 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $340
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Saratoga featured two-tone open-nib and non white dot plastic cap. Flex nib Snorks are scarce. Note the flex-fine code. Note the lack of a stamped divider line between yellow and white portions of the nib. Mint condition. It gets no better. The Saratoga is a relatively uncommon model as most steel-cap pens are White Dot. Buckskin is an intermediate-level color Pen grades full mint, undipped. Gripping section has a "Fine" (not "Flex Fine") sticker. Special pen. Water tests smoothly, but never has met ink. Restored and with warranty but may not be returned if inked/dipped barring a missed flaw.

Pen 2538 MF Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel PEACOCK (not Pastel) Blue $300 SOLD Clipper:white-dot, steel cap,PdAg nib.

Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Excellent condition. Smooth Fine Point

Pen 2186 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Fiesta Red $265 SOLD Smokey desaturated red not to be confused with Vermilion

Overall Grade: exc	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine Smooth	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 5/8" 14cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. A top color snork, Fiesta Red looks like a mildly desaturated Vermilion. Fiesta is one of the 6 high-cachet (and relatively scarce) Snork colors. The pic turned out a bit orangy, but this one is Fiesta, no worries. Beautiful shape and just serviced by El Zorno.

Pen 3529 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman $185 SOLD Sage Green. Nearmint Statesman: White Dot Plastic Cap and PdAg "Triumph" nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $185
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Superb pen with nice medium point

Pen 3550mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Buckskin Tan $105 SOLD

Overall Grade: Excellent**	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint: Missing	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Cosmetically, nearmint, there is no barrel imprint (or cap imprint, as sometimes is found instead). Clean pen. No evidence of tampering. Might have left factory without imprint. I've discounted it anyway. A clean user at basement price, fully restored with warranty.

Pen 3575 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Crest $250 SOLD

Overall Grade: Nearmint+	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $250
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Buckskin is considered one of the intermediate colors, along with Sage. My few years hunting Snorks suggests it gives "High Cachet" Fiesta a run in the rarity race and that it is well less common than Sage. Matching gripping section adds a bit of "oomph" to the look, though I am uncertain that Buckskin was offered any other way. Crest is a better model and Buckskin a better color. This one is as-mint. After heavy flush I thought I saw a hint of ink. Superb.

Pen 3552 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Pastel Blue $140 SOLD Mint Stickered.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Mint	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Med	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Fine nib seems quite smooth on water testing of this apparently Mint pen. There is darkening to the nib-grade sticker, but no ink rubs with water, so might be fading vs old ink exposure on handling.

Pen 3541 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel $145 SOLD Black. Mint Stickered Sentinel:white-dot, steel cap, two tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $145
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Strict mint with no sign of prior inking. Nib water-tests smoothly.

Pen 3578 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman $140 (SOLD) NM Stickered

Overall Grade: NM+	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. As-mint but has been dipped. Sticker marked "fine" but point is Fine-XF

Pen 3536 MF Sheaffer "For Your Autograph" Touchdown. 1949-1950 $295 Hallmarked Solid Gold Cap-Trim

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.4cm	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: The first Touchdowns (vs later Thin Model Touchdown) I've offered in years, a taste of the couple hundred 1940's Sheaffer's heading, eventually, to a huge Vacumania Update, the full Touchdown pen appeared in 1949 in Sheaffer's Forticel injection plastic, replacing the long-running plunger-fill pens. While these do not have a snorkel tube, they look and feel far more like an oversized Snorkel pen than does the later Sheaffer Pen For Men which used the snork tube but which had a different shape. I'm fond of these. This one has solid gold trim and ran $20 back in the day. A much "better" model.

Pen 3542 Sheaffer Touchdown Stateman, 1949-1950 $195 SOLD The "fat" (pre TM "Thin Model") Series. Burnt Umber Forticel Plastic.

Overall Grade:Exc	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.4cm	PRICE: $195
COMMENTS: The first Touchdowns (vs later Thin Model Touchdown) I've offered in years, a taste of the couple hundred 1940's Sheaffer's heading, eventually, to a huge Vacumania Update, the full Touchdown pen appeared in 1949 in Sheaffer's Forticel injection plastic, replacing the long-running plunger-fill pens. While these do not have a snorkel tube, they look and feel far more like an oversized Snorkel pen than does the later Sheaffer Pen For Men which used the snork tube but which had a different shape. Statesman combined the prior era's non-white-dot open nib Sovereign with prior era's "Triumph" nib Statesman. The open nib is massive relative to the pen. Clean pen in Burnt Umber (chocolate brown) plastic, with nice fine point. .

Pen 3564 mf: Sheaffer Touchdown Valiant Tuckaway Green $120 SOLD

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: XF	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 3/4" 12.5"	PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: The first Touchdowns (vs later Thin Model Touchdown) I've offered in years, a taste of the couple hundred 1940's Sheaffer's heading, eventually, to a huge Vacumania Update, the full Touchdown pen appeared in 1949 in Sheaffer's Forticel injection plastic, replacing the long-running plunger-fill pens. Valiant Tuckaway is full girth with full-length (clasp clip) cap with short barrel, a squat stubby thing. All but the blind cap grade near mint, but blind cap has couple light marks.

Pen 3483-R WASP CLIPPER (sub-brand of Sheaffer) $220 SOLD Brown Lahn Celluloid. (Clip and cap-band have been replated by Ron Zorn)

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine*	Color: Exc
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 " 12.9 cm	PRICE: $185
COMMENTS: One of my few claims to fame in collectable pendom is being the discoverer of Sheaffer literature identifying the name Lahn for this pattern celluoid, one which has gold-tone metallic threads buried deep in the clear celluloid, hiding under the colored plastic stripes, making for a remarkable visual depth to the plastic. Found so far only in standard (full girth) size, the weak point is the trim. Whether plated insted of "filled", whether thinner gold-filled than other Sheaffer pens, or whether in general found more worn as the pen was inexpensive ($1.25 or so) back in the day and thus was used with more abandon... pens typically are found with clean plastic but worn trim. Sheaffer sub-brand pens are some of the relatively few pens I will routinely consider for after-market plating, and this one indeed I had done (cap metal) by Ron Zorn.

Pen 3500 R Sheaffer Skyboy Military Balance Set $255 SOLD

Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Excellent	Color: Excellent
Nib condition: Excellent	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium+	Imprint: Excellent	Size: 5 1/16 " 13 cm	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS: As Sheaffer's Balance wound down in 1941, that manufacturer released the last key Balance form, the mlitary-clip pens, done in standard and slender sizes. Trumpeting an aviation spin, but with no structural differences save for the clip markings, the Skybo pens are far less common than the smooth-clip pens, and are amongst the most desirable of the military Sheaffers. Service Autograph (solid gold cap-band) and off-catalogue wide-lined "Jeweler's cap-band" pens float in that lofty zone. This one includes pen and pencil in a military-themed case with red/white/blue internal band and with eagle on the outside. Sheaffer's warranty and instriuctions are present too. A neat package. Looks nice in the photo, which was done before Ron Zorn restored the set :)

Pen 3469: Sheaffer 1920's Gold Filled Pen $270 SOLD Striped Pattern. Full Size Metal Pen with #3 Nib.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color: NA
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 " 12.9 cm	PRICE: $270
COMMENTS: I'm fond of Sheaffer's flat-top metal pens. Do see a discussion of them, with some killer pictures, over at Fountain Pen Board. FPB Metal Sheaffer Discussion This one is a full size model, 5" long with #3 Sheaffer Self Filler nib that has nice flexibility. Flex nibs generally are not associated with Sheaffer, but they do crop up more frequently amongst the early, "Self Filler" nibs. In my view pens of this sort are well less common than Waterman and Wahl metal, but I keep open mind on that point. Most are found in rough shape. This one is not rough. Note trace edge brassing (from posting) at very butt of pen as is shown in photo. Indicia is smooth and free from personalization. Edges are crisp. Couple pin dings (literally that size) on back of cap. Far, far better than average for these.

Pen 2524 Sheaffer Balance Slender set $225 SOLD Carmine Celluloid. Nearmint Pen. Stickered Mint Pencil.


Overall Grade: NM	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: MInt	clarity: Superb
Point: F-M	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: Slender ($3.50 pen) in popular Carmine Red. Late 1930's. Nearmint in the strictest sense. Dipped maybe filled. Perfect cosmetics. Mint stickered pencil. Gorgeous set.

Pen 3555 mf: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $145 SOLD Pastel Blue Valiant: White-dot, plastic cap, Two tone Triumph gold nib.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $145
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. MInt condition. Fine nib seems quite smooth on water testing

Pen 3293 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. SAGE Green 1950's $105 SOLD Special: Non-White-Dot, Plastic Cap, PdAg Open Nib

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Special, whilst the most humble model, was introduced after the series first appeared, and is seen a bit less frequently than several other models. The nib-code (6) reflects this. This nib is M-6, for medium point on a special. It is nice wet, very smooth writer. Grand example of Special.

Pen 2979 S Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Extra Fine Point $90 SOLD

Overall Grade: Fine-Xf	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: None	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. No sign barrel imprint ever present. No dings. Clean pen with nice point, quite smooth for such a fine line.

Pen 3537 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel $285 SOLD Periwinkle. Near Mint. Sentinel:white-dot, steel cap, two tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Superb	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $285
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. Superb pen. Razor sharp imprint.

Pen 3371 Sheaffer TM Touchdown Sentinel 1951 Green $150 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS: TM (Thin Model) Touchdown preceded Snorkel by a year, and saw a roughly one year production run vs. Snorkel's nine years. Model names and trim/nib arrangements varied a bit from what would be found with Snorkel. Colors, too. Plain Green is a holdover from the earlier (fat) Touchdown era. It is not found with Snorkel.

Pen 3553 mf: Sheaffer PFM III $295 Black: Fine Point. 1959-1963

Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch Perfect	clarity :NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is a PFM III with gold nib and gold filled cap-band. Clean pen.

Pen 3297 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper. Fiesta Red $265 SOLD Clipper: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, PdAg Triumph (Conical) Nib "High Cachet" Color: Nearmint Stickered.

Overall Grade: NM+	Metal: No Dings	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Fiesta Red is one of the six "high cachet" colors, though likely the most common amongst htem. Nib properly coded M-4 for medium point in a Clipper. Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point. No ink on water testing but seems to be a tint to the "Medium" sticker on gripping section, so I called it "near" mint.

Pen 3261 Sheaffer Snorkel Crest Set-in-Box $175 SOLD Crest: White Dot, 2-Tone Gold Triumph (conical) Nib, Gold-Filled Cap

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine*	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. A quite decent Crest set, this one is kept from full Excellent by a single pin-point ding on back of cap. Easy to miss at first glance, but hey, I like to be meticulous. Classic Sheaffer "Waverley" upturned point, properly coded "F-5" for fine point in a Crest (not all nibs pack codes, and swaps can give mislabelled nibs). Very smooth writer.

Pen 2861-M Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper $160 SOLD Sage Green: one of the two intermediate cachet colors

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $160
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. Sage is a "better" color along with Buckskin, well less common than the... well... common colors.

Pen 3278 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Signature. Pastel Green $200 SOLD Signature: Solid Gold Cap-band, Plastic Cap, 2-tone Gold Nib Non-Black Signature Pens are Relatively Scarce. Very Smooth Extra Fine Point

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF	Imprint: Extrafine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $200
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Signature has hallmarked 14-k capband (vs Autograph which has wider gold band and gold clip). This one has- obviously- a signature on the Signature band ;) Clean pen. Upturned "Waverley"-style point, typical to Sheaffer Triumph nibs. Extra Fine points tend to be scratchy. However, this one is quite smooth.

Pen 2492F Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Pastel Blue $90 SOLD

Overall Grade:Exc+	Metal:Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Open monotone 14k gold nib, as expected for this model.

Pen 2981 S Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $105 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Clip Brassing	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: MInt	clarity: NA
Point: medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Smooth medium point

Pen 3284 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Pastel Green 1950's $65 SOLD Sentinel: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, 2-Tone Gold (Conical) Nib From Vacumania's Basement

Overall Grade: VG-Fine	Metal: One Ding	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine (nearly XF)	Imprint: NONE*	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $65
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Cap has one small ding to right of clip. Barrel lacks imprint (pretty clean barrel- whether never had imprint or was polished away at some point, I cannot say). Writes well and of course fully restored. Figure with the modest ding and missing imprint, I'll toss this one in the "Basement".

Pen 2494F Sheaffer Snorkel Special $85 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: : The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Open monotone PdAg nib, as expected for this model.

Pen 3277 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. Gray $115 SOLD Sentinel: White Dot, 2-Tone Cap, 2-Tone Gold Nib. Early Variant with gold Snorkel Tube

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. This one pops. Probably full mint, no sign of having met ink. Fine point, with the classic upturned Sheaffer "Waverley" point. The early style gold Snorkel tube (some claim "first year only") adds charm to this one. Fully restored with warranty, but may not be returned for refund if inked/dipped. Slight delay in shipping to further adjust the snorkel tube.

Pen 2985 S Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. $160 SOLD SAGE Green- An Intermediate-Cachet Color

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: MInt	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: ExtraFine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $160
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. PdAg Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model.

Pen 3328 R: Sheaffer Balance Sovereign. Roseglow 1936-1938 $235 SOLD Lifetime Slender Full Length Model

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: Roseglow overwhelmingly is the Balance color of greatest cachet to curent collectors, and in most forrms is considered the most scarce color. Sovereign is a "long, slender" pen, and at $8.75 with white dot, radius clip, and Lifetime nib, is the highest level model available in this size. Overall clean pen and quite nice writer, it has great color, sharp imprint and nice clarity to the transparent gripping section. The tip of the clip has the usual smidge of brassing, and there is trace edge brassing to cap-band.

Pen 3336 R: Sheaffer Balance Full Size "Jeweler's Cap-Band" 1930's $150 SOLD Jet Black Celluloid (pen was restored and polished after photo taken)

Overall Grade: Extr Fine	Metal: Exx	Color: NM	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.8cm	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS: The wide-lined so-called "Jeweler's Cap-band" is a well recognized factory-original cap-band for Balance, found in a small percentage of pens. It is uncatalogued and minimally documented by Sheaffer. This one is based on Admiral, a full size non-lifetime model. Nice writer, clean trim. The wide cartouche on the cap-band has not been personalized.

Pen 3452: Sheaffer Balance Oversized. Carmine. Late 1930's $740 SOLD Off-Catalogue Up-Cachet "Jeweler's" Style Cap-Band. Superb.

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: NM	Color: Superb
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: F-M	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $740
COMMENTS: All Sheaffer catalogues show Balance with smooth single cap-band. A variety of off-catalogue and variably uncommon cap-bands are known. Speculation is that these were made for limited markets, even specific stores. This one, commonly references as the "Jeweler's Band" features a wide milled single cap-band. Such cap-bands add significant "oomph" to otherwise similar catalogued variants. This one pretty well has it all. Carmine celluloid in superb condition. Hefty oversized pen. Excellent writer. It is noted for completeness that the feed is the earlier style flat ladder style. Great writer. Serious collector's pen.

Pen 3454 R: Sheaffer Balance Oversized 1936-7 $645 SOLD Roseglow Celluloid. Plunger-fill

Overall Grade: VG-F	Metal: Fine	Color: As below
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: F-M	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $645
COMMENTS: The "ultimate" catalogued plastic Sheaffer, based on current collector convention. Relatively scarce color with short product run. Differs from the other striated colors as instead of having a black substrate, the dominant fuchsia rests on silver pearl. Fully restored the right way by El Zorno, the plunger-fill system should outlast by far any recently restored conventional sac pen. No "fatal flaws" but fair degree of use has rendered this lower grade than the typical $1200 excellent example. As with most of the vac-fill Roseglow pens, the barrel is quite ambered, dark with occasional native stripes showing through. Cap color is great. Some brassing on trim and clip ball can be seen as is a slight bump in distal clip as seen in the three-view photo above.

Pen 3451 R: Sheaffer Balance Standard set. Ebonized Pearl $255 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Extra Fine.
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF-F	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 3/8" 13.7 cm	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS: Clean set. Clean trim to pen. Speck of brassing to PENCIL's clip at top. Pencil with superb color, barrel with slight tint to the green side, better in fact tha pic suggests. Razor sharp manufacturer's imprint. Not certain this is a matching set (should the pencil have a ring for this model?), but the pencil is tossed in gratis, so no harm there.

Pen 3467 NB: Sheaffer Balance Statesman (Standard) Set $260 SOLD Nearmint/Mint in Box.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Superb	Color: Superb
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Superb (grip)
Point: Fine	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $260
COMMENTS: High Line (White Dot/Lifetime) set in 2nd largest size in frankly stunning shape. Pen has remnant of circular sticker consistent with Sheaffer price sticker from that era. This one lets one see why these sold so well. Crisp all around. One of the cleanest full size Balances I've handled. Full one year function warranty applies, but may not be returned if inked or dipped.

Pen 1677 Sheaffer Balance Pencil in Roseglow Celluloid $85 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Trim: Excellent		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Mechanism: Perfect	Transparency: NA	Plastic: couple tiny flea bites
Point: NA	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 4 3/4"	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: Excellent short Roseglow pencil, a match for either the $8.75 Lifetime pen or $5 Feathertouch. For the collector of the Sheaffer color packing the highest cachet with modern collectors.

Pen 3349: Sheaffer WASP Vacuum-Fil 1936 $190 SOLD "Screaming Souls in Purgatory" Plastic Green

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/8" 12.9cm	PRICE: $190
COMMENTS: A desirable pattern in this series of Sheaffer sub-brand pens, the "Screamer" (named by collectors for the abstract gaping mouths is the miasma) has more fragile trim than is found on Sheaffers, proper. Thus most are found brassed, even with clean plastic. This one is not brassed. Color is even with no fluorescence or crazing. Great example.

Pen 3120 Sheaffer Balance Standard DEMONSTRATOR $775 SOLD A Scarce and Un-catalogued Variant. Nib Somewhat Flexible

Overall Grade: Extra-Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Extra-Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8 13.3	PRICE: $775
COMMENTS: Yeah, yeah... here's the screed. In the seven years since I first encountered the clear-green Standard Demo, I've seen maybe 4-5 total; the Demo is grossly more rare than any of the catalogued colors. The oversized Demo carries a yellow tint; standard size is green. All i've seen in green carry mid-1930's trim/imprint. Like most of these, this has internal stress marks at either end, likely reflecting underlying manufacturing process (even colored pens often show stress marks at tips, when examined via loupe). This one has nice color,with ambering only at cap tip. Imprint is sharp. Threads are clean. Trim is clean.

Pen 3008-S Sheaffer Balance Oversized $245 SOLD Jet Black Celluloid 1936-1941

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perf	clarity: NA
Point: Full Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 9/16th" 13.7 cm	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS: Big honkin' Balance with plump medium two tone Sheaffer Lifetime nib.

Pen 2884-S Sheaffer Balance Long Standard $135 SOLD Jet Black celluloid

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity: NA
Point: F-M	Imprint:Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS: Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection. The number of variants gives Vacumatic a run for the money. This one is a full size (long standard) non-white dot pen with correct Sheaffer Feather Touch two tone nib. Clean all around. Quite a nice writer.

Pen 3061 JB Sheaffer Balance Slender Standard SIlver Pearl $115 SOLD Wide Milled Cap-band. An Uncatalogued, Relatively Scarce Variant. Clean.

Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA	Plastic: Fine
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5 cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: Balance sees the second greatest prevalence in my personal collection, following Vacumatic. As with Vacumatic, its long production run and success allowed for some relatively unusual and uncatalogued variants. Silver Pearl pens from the 1930's (Parker, Sheaffer and Waterman) often suffer relative to other colors, as the plastic shows ambering more readily than do more highly pigmented colors, and that "white" trim once worn cannot be readily polished as can be the gold-filled trim of other colors. Clean Silver Pearl pens thus command some degree of extra cachet. This one is... a decent example of the uncatalogued "Jeweler's Band" pen in Grey Pearl> Color is excellent. Cap trim is pretty much excellent too. The lever however is somewhat pitted. Smooth F-M point.

Pen 3368 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Set. Late 1950's Periwinkle $325 SOLD Sentinel: Metal, White Dot Cap. Conical Gold Two-Tone Nib

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $325
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Periwinkle (not to be confused with PASTEL) blue is one of the top 6 colors, grossly more scarce than the basic colors, and Periwinkle is near the high end of that group. Clean set

Pen 3373 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper. Late 1950's Periwinkle $240 SOLD Clipper: White Dot Metal Cap. Conical PdAg nib.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: MediumSmooth	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.3cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Periwinkle (not to be confused with PASTEL) blue is one of the top 6 colors, grossly more scarce than the basic colors, and Periwinkle is near the high end of that group. Imprint is complete but a bit light. Single small scratch by imprint.

Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman $215 SOLD Buckskin Tan (pink)- An "Intermediate" Color Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap, PdAg Conical "Triumph" Nib

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: ExtraFine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $215
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Buckskin is considered one of the intermediate colors, along with Sage. My few years hunting Snorks suggests it gives "High Cachet" Fiesta a run in the rarity race and that it is well less common than Sage. Matching gripping section adds a bit of "oomph" to the look, though I am uncertain that Buckskin was offered any other way. Clean pen with excellent metal and clean plastic. Imprint fully legible but not nearmint sharp. Extremely smooth medium point, with the Triumph nib featuring that "Waverley"-type upturned point, and correctly marked M-4 (for medium point in a Statesman).

Pen 2004 Sheaffer Snorkel Special Pastel Blue 1950's $80 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: F	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $80
COMMENTS: Nice Basic Snork. The Special looks just like admiral at first peek- plastic cap and non-white dot. But this late appearing Snorkel model features an open white PdAg nib, unlike the Admiral. Responsive fine point nib.

Pen 2519 Sheaffer PFM II (Pen For Men 2) Burgundy $315 SOLD Broad-Double Broad "Monster" Nib

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal:Extra Fine	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Broad+	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $315
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is the "II" featuring white metal cap and PdAg nib. Recently I encountered some info to explain why the II is well less commong than III; it seems it was produced for a well shorter run. This one has a most uncommon plump ball-like Broad+ Point. Clean pen with light wear to cap, which still shows respectable original frost.

Pen 1869 Sheaffer PFM I Snorkel Filler in Jet Black Outrageous Broad-Double Broad nib. $325 SOLD Monster Nib Alert

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch perfect	clarity: NA
Point: B-BB	Imprint: perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $325 SOLD
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. Indeed, A black PFM II that i once had on the site for sale, became my regular user at work and has been so now for probably a year. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is a PFM I- with the expected white trim and PdAg nib. It also has one of the quite small number of Broad+ nibs i've seen in this series. Broad- Double Broad range, the ball shaped iridium writes a monster line. Scarce nib.

Pen 3279 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Gray $175 SOLD Crest: White Dot; Gold-Filled Cap; 2-Tone Gold Triumph (conical) Nib

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: No Dings	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point: Fine-XF	Imprint: Fine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Crest is an upscale model, featuring a gold-filled cap. Overall clean pen with bit of wear to imprint. Very fine point, marked as "fine" but to my eye bordering extra fine. I might not be able to ship this until mid-June as I wish to get the quite fine point just a bit more smooth. If that is not a concern, I can ship more quickly.

Pen 3309 -R: Sheaffer Snorkel CLIPPER Burgundy $ Not Inexpensive $ Clipper: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, Pd-AgTriumph (Conical) Nib NOT FOR SALE: Just for show (ing off) Rare fully marked FLEXIBLE STUB Triumph Nib (FS-4 Code)

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point: Flexible Stub (Broad)	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Yeah, this one is not for sale- at least not for awhile. I wish to use it for a few months and to savor the point both for writing and for rarity/cachet. Triumph nibs were very rarely made with true flex, more rarely still found with appropriate nib code, never mind finding both in a broad stub. While i dislike (sort of dislike, anyway) extravagant guessing games, I would venture the guess that marked Flex Triumph Snork nibs (never mind in Stub) are seen on order of 1 in 500 to 1 in 1000 nibs. Maybe more rare. But, maybe not... go prove all this, right? Collectors hunt scarce and desirable pen models, and user-oriented hobbbyists hunt neat points. On vintage writing instruments during recent years the two types of hobbyist have found overlap in rare variant nibs, making exotic points on old pens highly sought items, indeed. I recently picked up two properly code-marked Flex Triumph nibs. Had pen friend and restorer El Zorno fit them to two basic color pens in decent condition. I could put the nibs into better color pens, but don't want drive value to a rediculous point. As it is these two nibs in regular Snorks will price at or above the "high cachet" colors with normal nibs. I just figured, since this is a Snork update, you might like seeing an amazingly scarce Snorkel nib.

Pen 2588 Sheaffer Imperial SET $295 SOLD 14k Gold-Filled pen in Diamond/Rhomboid Pattern. Oblique Broad Nib

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: ExtraFine	CLICK FOR Larger Pic
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Oblique Broad	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $295 SOLD
COMMENTS: I've actually found more of these in Sterling than in gold tone. Guessing this dates to 1970's. That it is gold filled (vs gold plated) indicates earlier production, though I don't insist. Very clean elegant pen.

Pen 2603 Sheaffer Targa. Laque Amber Moire Classic $375 SOLD Mint New Old Stock BROAD STUB NIB. A Scarce Targa
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Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Stub	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS: Clear Laque (enamel) on guilloche. Reportedly hand-laquered 14 coats. Deep lustre poorly captured in my photo. One of most beautiful Targas (or near modern pens in general) i've had the pleasure to handle. I grabbed one of the last trays of NOS (pre-NOS really) from a Sheaffer rep. Two pens were promptly claimed at the Syracuse Pen Club meeting. Ask Al Besser or Jerry Fine how they like the pens :) I have a couple amber pens left. Oh yeah, the mint pen is fitted with a sweet broad stub nib. Converter included.

Pen 2604 Sheaffer Targa. Laque Emerald Moire Classic $375 SOLD Mint New Old Stock BROAD STUB NIB. A Scarce Targa

Overall Grade: mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Stub	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS: : Clear Laque (enamel) on guilloche. Reportedly hand-laquered 14 coats. Deep lustre poorly captured in my photo. One of most beautiful Targas (or near modern pens in general) i've had the pleasure to handle. I grabbed one of the last trays of NOS (pre-NOS really) from a Sheaffer rep. Two pens were promptly claimed at the Syracuse Pen Club meeting. Ask Al Besser or Jerry Fine how they like the pens :) I have a couple greens left. Oh yeah, the mint pen is fitted with a sweet broad stub nib. Converter included.

Pen 2609 Sheaffer Targa Slimline Lame Pattern. Gold Plated $240 SOLD Mint NOS. Broad Stub Nib

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Stub	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: The gold-plated Lame pattern features a faceted cap-band. This one has been fitted with a Broad Stub Nib. Mint. New Old Stock. Converter included. Mid 1980's

Pen 2612 and 2613 Sheaffer Targa Slimline Model 676S $265 SOLD The Feather Pattern. Mint NOS. A scarce Targa. Broad Stub Nib

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: MONSTER NIB	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: Sharp 3-D surfact pattern really catches the light. Mint New Old Stock. Fitted with Broad Stub nib. I have two of these in stock.

Pen 2500 Sheaffer Targa $175 SOLD Gold Electroplated. Lined Pattern


Overall Grade:Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: Superb condition. Responsive Medium nib.

Pen 2501 Sheaffer Slender Targa Regency $215 SOLD


Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity:
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $215
COMMENTS: A not-so-common pattern mixing clusters of gold-tone lines with black enamel. Slender Targa is well less common than standard size. I'm told the slender converter is not so easy to grab either; this one includes the converter. Smooth lush writer.

Pen 3335: Sheaffer Imperial 1970's $285 SOLD
Gold Plated "Diamond Zig-Zag" Pattern.

Overall Grade: Nearmint

Metal: NM

Color: NA

CLICK FOR LARGER PIC

Nib condition: NM

Clutch Perfect

clarity: NA

Point: Fine-Med

Imprint: NA

Size: 5 1/8" 12.9cm

PRICE: $285

COMMENTS:

COMMENTS: The metal Imperials are quite upscale variants of the humble plastic pens first introduced in the early 1960's. Most of these fancy variants date to 1970's-1980s. This one is called "diamond pattern" at one website, and the lines do form diamonds here and there, though this should not be confused with the far more common black-lined diamond "grid" pattern. Very smooth and responsive fine-medium point. cartridge-converter fill, with converter included.

Pen 3325: Sheaffer Imperial $180 SOLD Gold-Plated diamond-grid pattern. Fine-Medium smooth point

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: XF	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: F-M responsive	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $180
COMMENTS: The metal Imperials are quite upscale variants of the humble plastic pens first introduced in the early 1960's. Most of these fancy variants date to 1970's-1980s. This one has some light scratches at the cap-lip. Very smooth and responsive fine-ish point. Includes Sheaffer converter.

Pen 3338: Sheaffer Flat-End Lifetime. 1930's $85 SOLD Jade celluloid with great color. "Late Production Piece" Vacumania's Basement. Sealed hairline crack in cap-lip

Overall Grade: User Grade*	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA	Plastic: scattered marks
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 1/2" 11.5 cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: One of those "Excellent except for..." tradgedies. Great color and trim, but has a hairline in the cap lip that was sealed, leaving a bit of a flat spot on the cap-lip. This is a significant value issue for collectable pens. There are scattered light marks at very top and bottom of pen. I sell excellent pens at this level of color preservation in the $175-225 range. This one packs the eye appeal at more "usable" price.

Pen 3199 -JB: Sheaffer Flat-Top Lifetime Short-Standard size SOLD Uncatalogued Late Production Piece. Superb Jade $210

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 1/2 " 11.4 cm	PRICE: $210
COMMENTS: Sheaffer was the first of the "Big- 4" to embrace celluloid, introducing pendom to green plastic pens. Last illustrated in the 1929 Sheaffer catalogue that introduced Balance, modern research has shown that Sheaffer continued to manufacture the venerable flat-topped pens through at least the late 1930's, maybe later still. This is one such pen, showing the blue-tinged Jade celluloid that we believe to be more stable than earlier shades, this pen also packs the low-set "humped" clip and the return of the single cap-band. Great color. Tad of darkening at the threads.

Pen 3207 JB: Sheaffer Balance Oversized 1935-1936 $485 SOLD Ebonized Pearl Celluloid

Overall Grade: Extra-Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Extra-Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $485
COMMENTS: Not much to say. The largest Ebonized Pearl Balance, final style with "radius" clip. Just a few mm of brassing on one part of cap-band. Nice color, not perfect but better than most. Clean two-tone "Waverly" (upturned) nib smooooth medium-ish point. Sharp imprint. Clean Plastic. Nice pen.

Pen 3258 R: Sheaffer 3-25 Coral (straight orange) Celluloid $175 SOLD Short Model with Clip

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc+	Color: Exc
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF	Imprint: Exc+	Size: 4 1/2" 11.5cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: Sheaffer introduced celluloid to pen making before Parker, but perhaps fearing the shadow of Duofold tended not to emphasize orange pens. Still, they were made and catalogued. This one is the standard girth (as are all catalogued orange plastic Sheaffers) short, clip model. This one pops. Clean pen with great trim, imprint, and plastic. Probably better than the one in my own collection, but what the heck... it's in the sales pile so I will let it go ;) Very fine point, quite smooth for this degree of fineness.

Pen 3164 -NB Sheaffer "Truncated Balance" non-Balance Jr. $140 SOLD Gray-with-Red-Veins Celluloid. Lever Filler ~ 1934-1935

Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 4 1/2" 11.5 cm	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS: For year (or two... or three?) prior to the appearance of a true Balance Junior (with chrome trim, clip marked "Jr", "Jr" nib, etc), Sheaffer produced a non-Balance Junior. Not quite a flat-top the ends have taper that looks as if they were made from chopped Balance stock. I've seen them in Black, possibly Blue "marble", Gray-with-Red-Vens, and Gray-Black. Black and Grey-Black can be found as wire-pens (plunger filler) too. Humble pens costing about $2.75 back in the day, they are not so prevalent now, and are hard to find clean, what with a couple of "sensitive" celluloid colors and that chrome trim> This one is well better than average. Nice color. Clean clip. Bit of brassing to cap-band. Nib with more flex than found on most Sheaffers.

Pen 3100 R Sheaffer Balance Standard (5-30) Set ~1929 $250 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: fine-med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $250
COMMENTS: Following the Parker Vacumatic, Sheaffer Balance sees the largest representation in my own collection. Those two series targetted similar markets during the 1930's and were in fierce competition. This is an early set, with "first style" features. Unlike later years in which Lifetime and non-Lifetime models would have the same contour, the early non-White Dot pens (5-30 and slender 3-25) had slightly shorter barrels than did the White Dot pens. This one has the long humped clip and short gripping section that mark early pens. Color is excellent, better than most, with slight ambering to parts of the pen barrel. Probably did so well as it had a broken nib and might have been rendered unusable early on. Ron Zorn fitted it with a proper "5-30" nib from my stock and adjusted it for smooth excellent writing, with a fine-medium point. Pen grades full excellent. Pencil is relatively clean but the pearl panel just above the clip does show a bit of internal separation (gives bit of texture to just that 1/4" panel). Great pen.

Pen 3069 R. Sheaffer Balance Oversized 1929 $685 SOLD First style Extra Long. Jade Celluloid with Superb Color Preservation.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Superb	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Extx	Threads: Perfect	clarity: n/a
Point: Med	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 3/4" 14.4 cm	PRICE: $685
COMMENTS: Where to start? One of the best five OS Jade pens I've handled in ten years. Part of a pair recently acquired. This one has all correct early style elements, including short non-streamlined section, and monotone nib. This pair matches the pen I've had in my personal collection for 7 years. Clear Sac has been placed for color preservation. As the pic shows, the distal half inch or so shows only excellent instead of "staggering" color. Go figure.

Pen 3122 -S Sheaffer Balance Oversized. 1936-1941 $395 SOLD Golden Pearl Celluloid. Unusual Pattern to Cap Plastic

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfet	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $395
COMMENTS: Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection. This 1930's series fit a similar niche to Parker's Vacumatic. With long production period and wide range of price points, with catalogued and un-catalogue variants, one can pursue a huge range of variants. Oversized pens have grown more difficult to find of late. This one is a very clean brown striper. The striated plastic dates to 1936-41, though we believe that the 1000-imprint appeared after a year or more of production. This one has a neat finding, a skewed helical flavor to the cap-plastic. Probably a batch variant, the variegation at top suggest the plastic used in the blind cap of some of the plunger-fill pens. Quite appealing, to my eye. Very smooth medium wet line. Clean pen. Great writer. Funky variant plastic.

Pen 3190 -R Sheaffer Balance Oversized $675 SOLD Carmine Celluloid. Smooth Wet Med+ Point

Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc+	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	Section Clarity: Mild
Point: Med+	Imprint: Exc+	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $675
COMMENTS: Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection. This 1930's series fit a similar niche to Parker's Vacumatic. With long production period and wide range of price points, with catalogued and un-catalogue variants, one can pursue a huge range of variants. Oversized pens have grown more difficult to find of late. Carmine is considered a "better" color. This one is a primo example with clean plastic, trim and imprint. Superb two tone nib writing a medium+ smooth wet line.

Pen 2348R Sheaffer Balance Oversize Autograph $325 SOLD Solid 14k hallmarked Clip and Cap-band.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: No Dings	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF-F Smooth	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $325
COMMENTS: Sorry for the dust in the picture. This photo shoot was a bit rushed ;) Sheaffer during the 1930's catalogued and sold far more solid gold trim pens than did other major manufacturers. The pens we lump under "Autograph" in general packed solid 14k hallmarked clip and cap band (not lever). This one writes a smooth fine-medium point. The metal is clean. The plastic has scattered quite superficial use marks, and minimal scratches. There is slight notch at edge of lever slot.

Pen 3271 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Set Nearmint-in-Box $340 SOLD Fiesta Red: A "High-Cachet" Color Clipper: White Dot, 2-tone Metal Cap, Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) Nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $340
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. Superb set. Pencil is mint. Pen essentially mint-dipped (strict nearmint). Pencil has price tag. Pen still with "Fine" nib-grade sticker on gripping section. Nib marked "F-4" correct code for fine point on a Clipper. Smooth fine nib with classic Sheaffer "Waverley" upturned point.

Pen 3233 JB: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. SAGE Green 1950's $190 SOLD Admiral= non-white-dot, plastic cap, monotone gold nib. Less common variant with imprint on cap instead of barrel

Overall Grade: Exc-NM	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Med+ Semi-Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $190
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Sage green is a color of "intermediate cachet", far more scarce than Pastel Green. This late version has cap imprint instead of barrel imprint and has matching gripping section. Oh yeah, the nib is medium and responsive bordering on semi-flex. Bit of pressure pushes the line to the med-broad/broad zone. Great writer. Clean pens.

Pen 2978 S Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $95 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Fine Point

Pen 3291 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Pastel Blue $105 SOLD Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap. Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) Nib

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Ultra-Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Clean Pastel Green with ultra-fine (accountant?) point.

Pen 3237: Sheaffer Balance Lady Autograph (or sumthin) $150 SOLD Solid Gold Trim. Black Celluloid. Unrestored.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size:	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS: Ladies' Autograph. Not so common. Fully hallmarked solid 14k cap-band and clip. Traded to that Balance guy in NJ

Pen 3241: Sheaffer Balance $140 SOLD Anomalous/uncatalogued Variant. White Dot, yet thin cap-band and flat-ball (not Radius) clip, with unimprinted clip

Overall Grade: VG	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: VG	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS: Bit of a bizarre variant. Sheaffer produced three tiers of pens in the long slender size. This one mixes cap trim features. It has the flat-ball gold-filled clip usually seen in the third tier pens, and has the thin band to go with that. BUT, while the third tier pens have "Sheaffer's" stamped in clip (unlike high line radius clip pens) and of course are not "white-dot", this pen has the white dot and an unimprinted clip. Unrestored. Cockeyed cap (barrel a bit off, I suspect). Traded to a Sheaffer collector in NJ.

Pen 3253 R: Sheaffer 3-25 Flat-Top Coral (orange) Celluloid 1930+ $185 SOLD Uncatalogued size and late-style uncatalogued trim in addition.

Overall Grade: VG-Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: ~ 4 1/3"	PRICE: $185 SOLD
COMMENTS: When, a mere year or so ago, in my casual pursuit of orange "Flat Top" Sheaffers, I began to encounter (uncatalogued) slender pens, I met some measure of disbelief from some of my Sheaffer-oriented pen friends who had not seen such a critter, knew it was not catalogued, and doubted I had correctly identified the pen. Since then, he has come around to a proper worldview, though ;) The catalogues we have show only standard-girth orange plastic pens. SInce my first find I've tracked down 5 variants: long and short clip pens with both typical high-riding 1920's catalogue-style clips (like this pen, though of course not catalogued as Slender), long and short clip pens with the low-riding post-catalogue-era "1930's" styling, and... a ringtop. This one has the later style low-set pen. Trim clean. Light toothies to both ends.

Pen 3189 -J Sheaffer Balance Oversized 1936-41 $565 SOLD Carmine Celluloid. Smooth wet Med+

Overall Grade: Nearmint**	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: slightly short	Section Clarity: Nearmint
Point: Extra Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $565
COMMENTS: Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection. This 1930's series fit a similar niche to Parker's Vacumatic. With long production period and wide range of price points, with catalogued and un-catalogue variants, one can pursue a huge range of variants. Oversized pens have grown more difficult to find of late. Carmine is considered a "better" color. This one "pops", with clean trim, superb plastic, as-mint gripping section, and superb two-tone nib with XF point. The only caveat is that the threads on this one are bit shorter than found on most of my other Balances. There is pen-to-pen variation on old pens like this, but this one caught my eye (on the other hand, having shown this pen to 20 pen friends... no one else spotted it before I pointed it out). The cap closes perfectly. There is no sense of "short throw" to the cap closure. This likely is as original, but I must keep open mind on such things. I've knocked price down >$100 in view of this finding. The pen overall is as clean as the one that's resided in my own collection the last five years.

Pen 2992-S Sheaffer Balance Standard. Marine Green Celluloid ~1934+ $230 SOLD Superb Color

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: F-M	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $230
COMMENTS: Gorgeous Balance full size (not OS) likely late-ish production piece with seamed celluloid and (as often is the case with late versions of "early" colors) packing superb color. Bright green mottling. Speckling of brassing to lever.

Pen 3306 NB: Sheaffer TM Touchdown $235 SOLD Point of Sale/Demonstrator Pen (fully functional) "Sheaffer Rule of Four": Four Reasons to buy TM Touchdown Five Images of Single Pen

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point:	Imprint: Per Below	Size: 5 1/4" 13.4cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: Thin Model (TD) Touchdown served as a year-long bridge between 1949-1950 "fat" Touchdown and the 1952-9 Snorkel. It looks like slightly short-barrel Snork with trim/nib/color differences from that later pen. This point-of-sale item (a Demo of sorts, and likely- though I lack proof- not intended for sale) cited four good features of the new pen. I've handled about four or five of these all told and have seen a few others out and about. A high-cachet item no doubt from the brief production run of TM Touchdown. Clean pen with sharp manufacturer's imprint and clean cap. The gold lettering for the "Rule of Four" overall is strong, though not mint. DO NOT POLISH THE BARREL on this pen, or the lettering will vanish.

Pen 3272 -MF: Sheaffer TM-Touchdown Sentinel Burgundy 1951 $180 SOLD Sentinel: White Dot, 2-tone Metal Cap, 2-Tone Gold Conical (Triumph) Nib. Nearmint Stickered

Overall Grade: Nearmint+	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine to Fine-Med	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 1/4" 13.4cm	PRICE: $180
COMMENTS: Manufactured just a year before being supplanted by Snorkel, Thin Model Touchdown is well more scarce, and has some structural and style differences from Snorkel. Quite clean example. Nice transparency to the celluloid gripping section (not found on Snorkel). Nib fine to fine-medium. Pen has price tag and remnant of nib-grade sticker on gripping section. Great example.

Pen 3272 -MF: Sheaffer TM-Touchdown Burgundy 1950's $95 SOLD Sentinel: White Dot, 2-tone Metal Cap, 2-Tone Gold Conical (Triumph) Nib.

Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med+	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.4cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS: Manufactured just a year before being supplanted by Snorkel, Thin Model Touchdown is well more scarce, and has some structural and style differences from Snorkel. A nice usable example, this one has a small (couple mm) shallow cap ding, hard to see at first peek. There is bit of barrel swell at back of barrel, not uncommon to these. Nice writer with a Medium+ point and wet line.

Pen 3292 MF: Sheaffer TM Touchdown Valiant Green $160 SOLD Valiant: White-dot, plastic cap, 2-tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-XF	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $160
COMMENTS: TM (Thin Model) Touchdown preceded Snorkel by a year, and saw a roughly one year production run vs. Snorkel's nine years. Model names and trim/nib arrangements varied a bit from what would be found with Snorkel. Colors, too. This one is... Green. NOT Pastel, Sage or Fern Green. Just... Green. Superb clarity to the clear portion of the celluloid gripipng section (something not found on Snorkel). Nearmint condition.

Pen 2597 Sheaffer TM Touchdown SIGNATURE Jet Black. Solid 14k Hallmarked Cap-Ring $150 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: MediumSmooth	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.3cm	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS: Thin Model Touchdown preceded the introduction of the Snorkel. Manufactured just one year it is well more scarce than Snorkel, which resembles it. TM Touchdown Signature is more scarce still, which is no surprise, featuring solid gold cap-ring. This one writes a nice smooth medium line with the expected two tone conical (Triumph) nib.. Pens with solid gold cap-bands are well less common than the average Snork. The cap-ring has been engraved (as are most SIgnature and Autograph pens out there).

Pen 3286 MF: Sheaffer PFM II (Pen for Men 2) $115 SOLD From Vacumania's Basement: Has a Barrel Crack (sealed)

Overall Grade: User	Metal: Fine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Fine	clarity: NA
Point: Med+	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: The "Fat Snorkel Filler" intro'd 1959 as Snorkel, proper, was phasing out. Popular with collectors, this series premiered Sheaffer's inlaid nib. This one is superb writer with medium wet line, but has a crack in back of barrel that was sealed before I bought it. Cap has light ding at very top. Priced, i suspect, below parts given the excellent nib, ok cap, spring, blind-cap etc. A PFM you won't mind tossing about at work.

Pen 3288 MF: Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men 1) Blue 1959-63 $280 SOLD PFM I: Pd Ag nib, Plastic Cap, "White" Trim Nearmint with Chalk Marks

Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color: NM	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $280
COMMENTS: The "Fat Snorkel Filler" intro'd 1959 as Snorkel, proper, was phasing out. Popular with collectors, this series premiered Sheaffer's inlaid nib. Great example in near mint condition still with original chalk-marks visible on barrel. Nice writer.

Pen 3308 -R: Sheaffer Snorkel Triumph $280 SOLD Triumph: Gold Filled Cap and Barrel, 2-Tone Gold Triumph (Conical) Nib Nearmint, Stickered.

Overall Grade: Mint/Dipped (nearmint)	Metal: Perfect	Color: NA
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: FINE	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $280
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. "Triumph" (not to be confused with the conical Sheaffer nib to bear that name) is a high end Snorkel model, featuring, obviously- all gold-filled cap/barrel. The pattern is different from that found on the Crest gold-filled cap, so correct swaps cannot be done in case of problem pens. The Triumph cost more in the day than even the solid-gold-band Signature and possibly Autograph models. Most suffer dings, particularly at cap-top. This one is nearmint (stickered), in the strictest sense of the word, having no flaws, but having met ink (some call "mint, filled"). I suppose if I swapped the section assembly and guts from a bland pen with mint guts, I could "turn" this into true mint, but I'm pretty well fried from the many hours putting this Snorkel update together, so it goes as it is. One of the best I've seen for Triumph.

Pen 3275 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Crest: Black $180 SOLD Crest: White Dot; Gold-Filled Cap; 2-Tone Gold Triumph (conical) Nib Early Style with Gold Snorkel Tube. Medium-Broad Point

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: No Dings	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med-Broad	Imprint: ExtraFine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $180
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Crest was a high-end model. Early style (some say, "first year") with gold snorkel tube. Clean black pen with ding-free cap. To my eye the iridium looks "medium", but due to adjustment of tines and inkflow clearly is writing a nearly full-broad line.

Pen 3310 -R: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper. Pastel Green $ SOLD Clipper: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, 2-Tone PdAg(Conical) Nib Rare fully marked FLEXIBLE Extra Fine Triumph Nib (FX-4 Code)

Overall Grade: Exc-NM	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point: FLEXIBLE EXTRA FINE	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $On Hold
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. This one is for sale (unlike the Stub) but is on hold at the moment for a collector "want list". Triumph nibs were very rarely made with true flex, more rarely still found with appropriate nib code. While i dislike (sort of dislike, anyway) extravagant guessing games, I would venture the guess that marked Flex Triumph Snork nibs are seen on order of 1 in 500 to 1 in 1000 nibs. Maybe more rare. But, maybe not... go prove all this, right? Collectors hunt scarce and desirable pen models, and user-oriented hobbbyists hunt neat points. On vintage writing instruments during recent years the two types of hobbyist have found overlap in rare variant nibs, making exotic points on old pens highly sought items, indeed, since the vast majority of points found are simple firm fine and to lesser extent firm medium. I recently picked up two properly code-marked Flex Triumph nibs. Had pen friend and restorer El Zorno fit them to two basic color pens in decent condition. I could put the nibs into better color pens, but don't want to drive value to a rediculous point. As it is these two nibs in regular Snorks will price at or above the "high cachet" colors with normal nibs. The Stub I'm keeping for a bit. The Extra Fine I will let go. It is on hold at the moment, indeed pending a retweak of nib/feed as the ink flow does not want to keep up with the point. Still, an uncommon nib worth a peek. Should the sale not complete (doubtful) I will add a price to this one in week or so.

Pen 3262 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Set-in--Box $330 SOLD PEACOCK SENTINEL: White Dot; Two Tone Metal Cap; Conical (Triumph) 2-Tone Gold Nib

Overall Grade: Nearmint Pen	Metal: No Dings	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $330
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. PEACOCK (not to be confused with PASTEL) blue is one of the top 6 colors, grossly more scarce than the basic colors, I find it more uncommon than Fiesta and Mandarin as well. The pen grades nearmint, and has the classic upturned "Waverley" type point which is a smooth medium properly coded M-5. The pencil grades excellent. Lovely set and great writer in a much "better" color.

Pen 3299 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. $275 SOLD Valiant: White Dot, Plastic Cap, 2-Tone Gold Triumph (Conical) Nib PEACOCK: One of the High-Cachet Colors

Overall Grade: Nearmint+	Metal: NM	Color: NM	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point: Med	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Peacock is one of the six "high cachet" colors. Nib properly coded M-5 for medium point in a Sentinel. Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point. Essentially mint save for wisp of ink when water tested Has "medium" nib-grade sticker on gripping section. Superb pen in color considered more challenging to find than Mandarin, Fiesta and Vermillion.

Pen 3304 -NB: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $270 SOLD Valiant: White Dot, Plastic Cap, 2-Tone Gold Triumph (Conical) Nib PEACOCK: One of the High-Cachet Colors. Nearmint.

Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $270
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Peacock is one of the six "high cachet" colors. Nib properly coded M-5 for medium point in a Sentinel. Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point. Essentially mint save for wisp of ink when water tested Has quite faint "medium" nib-grade sticker on gripping section. Valiant is the most highly sought model in Peacock, as for the "tough" colors, collectors tend to favor the plastic caps (more of a good color, I guess) and Valiant is the highest level pen produced in all-plastic. There are no Autographs, Signatures etc. Superb pen in color considered more challenging to find than Mandarin, Fiesta and Vermillion. Nice writer too.

Pen 3301 a-R: Sheaffer Snorkel Periwinkle $SOLD Valiant: White-dot, Plastic cap, 2-Tone Gold Nib.

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $SOLD
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Periwinkle is one of the six high-cachet colors, produced -we believe- for far shorter duration than the other colors. Periwinkle and Fern are the two least frequently seen among these. During the past year I acquired two all-Periwinkle pens, which have gone to the first two of four want-lists. Just need to find two more now.

Pen 3301 b-R: Sheaffer Snorkel Periwinkle $SOLD Valiant: White-dot, Plastic cap, 2-Tone Gold Nib.

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $SOLD
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Periwinkle is one of the six high-cachet colors, produced -we believe- for far shorter duration than the other colors. Periwinkle and Fern are the two least frequently seen among these. During the past year I acquired two all-Periwinkle pens, which have gone to the first two of four want-lists. Just need to find two more now.

Pen 3305 -NB: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Mandarin Orange $275 SOLD Sentinel: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, 2-Tone Gold Triumph (Conical) Nib MANDARIN is a "High Cachet" Color. Mint Stickered.

Overall Grade: MINT	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Mandarin is amongst the six high-cachet colors, more difficult to find than Fiesta, though probably a bit easier than Periwinkle and Fern. Sentinel originally was the most expensive model found in Mandarin. This one grades strict mint, with no signs of having met ink. It is restored and working and thus carries my one year function warranty, but may not be "returned within 7 days for any reason" if inked or dipped. Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point. with medium point. It has the model/price tag under clip and "Medium" nib-grade sticker on gripping section. Lovely pen.

Pen 3298 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. Mandarin Orange $265 SOLD Sentinel: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, 2-Tone Gold Triumph (Conical) Nib

Overall Grade: NM+	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Minimal Red
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Mandarin is one of the six "high cachet" colors. Nib properly coded M-5 for medium point in a Sentinel. Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point. No ink on water testing but seems to be a spec (or is it just grease) to the Snorkel tube, so I called it "near" mint. Has price tag and "medium" sticker on gripping section. Superb pen.

Pen 3303 R: Sheaffer Snorkel Mandarin Orange $220 SOLD Pen-and-a-Half: Clipper/Statesman. Two Caps

Overall Grade: VG-XF**	Metal:	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:
Point:	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $220
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Mandarin is one of the six "high cachet" colors. I picked up this pen finding it have some scratches, resulting in streaky brassing, to the cap-band. Barrel pretty clean, with one nick to the knurled plastic on the blind cap. I fitted the pen with a steel cap, "converting" it to a Clipper from Statesman. As a Clipper it grades Fine. Keeping the original cap, the pen can serve as a VG Statesman. With spare cap, get "two" pens for price of one.

Pen 3265 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Set Mint-in-Box $385 SOLD Fiesta Red: One of the "high cachet" colors Never inked, with Tags and Cellophane Clipper: White Dot, 2-tone Metal Cap, Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) Nib.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect
Nib condition:Mint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $385
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. A color of high-cachet, Fiesta Red looks like a mildly desaturated Vermilion. Finding a mint stickered set? Not an everyday event. Superb in all respects. Pen and pencil are tagged. Pen has "fine" sticker still on gripping section. Pen still has about half the cellophane in place. Pencil has most of the cellophane intact. The most crisp Fiesta set I've handled. Fully restored, but may not be returned if inked/dipped. The box is a bit squished (overcloses) , but that can be remedied if of concern.

Pen 3268 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Set Mint-in-Box $375 SOLD Fiesta Red: A "High-Cachet" Color Clipper: White Dot, 2-tone Metal Cap, Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) Nib.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Fiesta Red looks like a mildly desaturated Vermilion and is one of the six "tough" colors. Superb in all respects. Fully restored, it may not be returned if inked or dipped. Water testing is fine. Pen and pencil have price tags. Pen still has "Fine" nib-grade sticker on gripping section. Nib seems smooth on dry testing, and features the classic Sheaffer "Waverley" upturned point.

Pen 3302 R: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Fiesta Red $275 SOLD Clipper: White-dot, 2-Tone Metal Cap, PdAg Conical (Triumph) Nib.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Fiesta Red is one of the six "high cachet" colors, though likely the most common amongst them. Nib properly coded M-4 for medium point in a Clipper. Upturned classic "Waverley"-style point. Mint pen no sign of having met ink. Price/model tag on clip. "Medium" sticker on gripping section. Fully restored of course and carries one year function warranty, but may not be "returned within 7 days" if inked or dipped.

Pen 3263 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Set Mint-in-Box $225 SOLD Buckskin Tan. Matching Gripping Section Uncommon Box. Instruction Sheet. Absolutely mint Admiral: Non-White Dot; Plastic Cap; Open Gold Monotone NIb

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Buckskin is considered one of the intermediate colors, along with Sage. My few years hunting Snorks suggests it gives "High Cachet" Fiesta a run in the rarity race and that it is well less common than Sage. This one is about perfect, in a quite ucnommon box, with instructions. Fine point properly coded F-2 as expected when found in Admiral.

Pen 3269 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Set Nearmint-in-Box $255 SOLD Buckskin Tan (pink)- An "Intermediate" Color Valiant: White Dot, Plastic Cap, 2-tone Conical "Triumph" Nib

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: FIne	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Buckskin is considered one of the intermediate colors, along with Sage. My few years hunting Snorks suggests it gives "High Cachet" Fiesta a run in the rarity race and that it is well less common than Sage. Matching gripping section adds a bit of "oomph" to the look, though I am uncertain that Buckskin was offered any other way. Superb set. Essentially mint-but-filled. Great color. Razor imprints. No damage. Pencil appears to be mint with perfect eraser. Smooth fine point with Sheaffer's classic "Waverley" upturned point.

Pen 3259 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Set-in-Box $225 SOLD Valiant: White Dot; Plastic Cap; 2-Tone Triumph (Conical) Nib Sage Green: Plump Medium Point. Excellent+

Overall Grade: Excellent+	Metal: Superb	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size:5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. SAGE is an "intermediate" color, well more scarce than Pastel Green but not quite up there with the top-cachet colors. This one has matching gripping section, an appealing feature. In great shape this one also sports a classic Sheaffer "Waverley" nib with upturned point. Writes a smooth medium, with nib properly coded for a a Medium (in a Valiant) with "M-5" stamped posteriorly (and no, Dr. Daystrom had nothing to do with this nib). Not all nibs carry code stamps, and swaps can result in "wrong" codes.

Pen 2006 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Pastel Blue 1950's $100 SOLD Nice NIb Alert- Medium Semi-Flex Smoothy

Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: fine
Point: M-B Semi-Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS: Admiral features an open 14k nib, plastic cap without white dot. This one has few scattered marks on plastic. ALso has terrific nib, medium-broad wet-writing smoothy.

Pen 3274 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign. Pastel Blue $135 SOLD Sovereign: non-white-dot, metal cap, 2-tone gold nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: No Dings	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med+	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Sovereign, though a less costly non-White-Dot model, in fact is relatively uncommon now. Seems those who would spring for this top of the line non-White-Dot version made the jump frequently to the more pricey White Dot models. The cap on Sovereign is different from the more common two tone caps found on Sentinel and Clipper. This one pops, near mint with "Medium" sticker still on gripping section. Smooth writer with line a bit more plump than most mediums I see.

Pen 3266 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Set-in-Box $115 SOLD Pastel Blue Valiant: White Dot, Plastic Cap, 2-tone Conical "Triumph" Nib NOTE that PENCIL Is not in working order, and is just a space filler (for the moment)

Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. A nice basic Snork in relatively upscale model (white dot, two tone gold nib). NOTE: Pencil not quite functioning now, as lead does not retract. Probably bit of lead jam to clutch. Set is priced with pencil as space filler. I suspect on my return home I can get it working or replace mechanism. Price will drift up just a bit at that point.

Pen 3267 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Pastel Blue Set--in-Box $85 SOLD Sentinel: White Dot, 2-tone Metal Cap, 2-tone Gold Conical (Triumph) Nib. NOTE that PENCIL Is not in working order, and is just a space filler (for the moment)

Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: Excellent	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Extra Fine	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. A usable pen with (at the moment) a jammed pencil (I will try to fix next week, no promises). Cap ding free. Slight wiggle to clip. Light scratch across barrel imprint. Excellent Medium point with classic Sheaffer "Waverley" upturned point. VERY nice writer. A spare eraser included, apparently period correct.

Pen 3276 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Pastel Blue 1950's $85 SOLD Valiant: White Dot, Pastic Cap, 2-Tone Gold Nib. Early Variant with gold Snorkel Tube

Overall Grade: Fine-XF	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. The early style gold Snorkel tube (some claim "first year only") adds charm to this one. Overall clean pen save for couple marks to the gripping section (? once met pliars), that are not deep. Clean plastic otherwise. VERY smooth medium point, with the classic upturned Sheaffer "Waverley" point.

Pen 3289 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Pastel Blue $110 (can ship June 15) SOLD Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap. Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) Nib Early Variant with GOLD Snorkel Tube

Overall Grade: Exc-NM	Metal: NM	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $110
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. A clean example in Pastel Blue. Has the gold snorkel tube attributed to "first year" or at least very early pens. Sharp imprint. Shipping date delayed a bit as I wish to smoothen nib just a bit more before shipping. If toothy does not bother, can ship sooner.

Pen 1994 Sheaffer SNorkel Admiral. 1950's Burgundy $80 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: 80
COMMENTS: Nice Basic Snork. The Snorkel Admiral features an open-style gold nib, non-white dot plasic cap and "Sheaffer's" Clip. The cap-band on this one is engraved EMG in neat script letters.

Pen 1995 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Burgundy. 1950's $90 SOLD

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: NM
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS: Nice Basic Snork. The Snorkel Admiral features an open-style gold nib, non-white dot plasic cap and "Sheaffer's" Clip.

Pen 3264- MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Nearmint-Set-in-Box $150 SOLD Gray: "1st Year" with Gold Snorkle Medium-Broad Point. Great Writer. Statesman: White Dot, Plastic Cap, Pd-Ag Conical (Triumph) nib.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium+	Imprint: NM	Size:5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. A basic color Snork, this one pops regarding condition. Too, it has an interesting feature, the gold snorkel tube, which is believed to be found in very early pens, though it is not clear the finding relates to the complete (or only to) the first year of production. The black gripping section and nib lacking "Palladium" marking and point code goes along with early production. Perhaps early production explains the "TM" (thin model touchdown) box not marked as Snork... or maybe not. The pen pencil and box have tags (the set tag has lost its neck and floats freely). Pencil marked as "Valiant" but of course is the same pencil for both Valiant and Statesman pens, so this does not bother me. Great nib, looks to be a medium iridium but writes more broadly than typical mediums. Smooth wet writer.

Pen 3260 -MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Set Nearmint-in-Box $135 SOLD SENTINEL: White Dot; Two Tone Metal Cap; Conical (Triumph) 2-Tone Gold Nib

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. Essentially a mint set this is superb in all respects. I dip tested it (after restoratrion) so I know it's not "mint", but that's about the only difference. Typical firm conical Triumph point, smooth with Sheaffer's classic "Waverley" upturned tip.

Pen 3283 MF: Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper. Pastel Green 1950's $120 SOLD Clipper: White Dot, Metal 2-tone Cap, PdAg Triumph (Conical) Nib

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: No Dings	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $120
COMMENTS: Snorks gave Parker 51 a toe-to-toe run for the money during the 1950's. Superb condition with typical Sheaffer upturned "Waverley"-style point.

Pen 3082 NB Sheaffer Targa "Regency". Full-girth $240 SOLD

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Exc	Color: NA.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 5/16 " 13.4 cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: Targa is very high quality Sheaffer from 1980's. Regency is a somewhat uncommon pattern. I've owned couple in the slim version, but this is the first full size. Pen shows no sign of ink exposure. Section is marked for fine point, though to my eye the nib is more on the fine-medium size. Includes "aero" style converter.

Pen 2049 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. Rare Periwinkle $295 Mint, chalk-marked. Withdrawn from sale

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads: Mint	clarity: NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point: XF	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: Periwinkle is amongst the top three colors found in the Snorkel series. Statesman features white dot plastic cap and tubular (Triumph) nib. This one is mint with some of the original barrel chalk-marks. Gorgous.

Pen 2880-S Sheaffer PFM IV (Pen For Men 3) Black $495 SOLD Monster Nib. Broad+

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Broad+	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $495
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. The PFM-IV was the second to top model produced in all colors, but today is markedly more scarce than the originally more expensive PFM-V. Finding one with a monster nib... not a common event.

Pen 3245 R: Sheaffer Balance Demonstrator $625 SOLD to "Want list"

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Perfect
Point: Fine	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $625
COMMENTS: Superb condition, better actually than the very nice one in my own collection. Freshly restored and near mint, this one already has been claimed via a want-list. Make a nice photo though :) Nicer, actually than the example in my own collection. Geez- this might mean I'm a pen dealer, not just collector. In the old days, any "better" acquisition went into the collection and out came the lesser version. Not always these days, I guess ;)

Pen 2605 Sheaffer Targa. Laque Blue Moire Classic $395 SOLD Mint New Old Stock BROAD STUB NIB. A Scarce Targa

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: MInt	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Stub	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $395
COMMENTS: Clear Laque (enamel) on guilloche. Reportedly hand-laquered 14 coats. Deep lustre poorly captured in my photo. One of most beautiful Targas (or near modern pens in general) i've had the pleasure to handle. I grabbed one of the last trays of NOS (pre-NOS really) from a Sheaffer rep. Two pens were promptly claimed at the Syracuse Pen Club meeting. Ask Al Besser or Jerry Fine how they like the pens :) I have just one blue pen. Oh yeah, the mint pen is fitted with a sweet broad stub nib. Converter included.

Pen 2606 Sheaffer Targa Laque Black Spiral $415 SOLD Mint New Old Stock BROAD STUB NIB. A Scarce Targa

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch Mint	clarity: NA	personalized barrel
Point: Broad Stub	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $415
COMMENTS: Clear Laque (enamel) on guilloche. Reportedly hand-laquered 14 coats. Deep lustre poorly captured in my photo. One of most beautiful Targas (or near modern pens in general) i've had the pleasure to handle. I grabbed one of the last trays of NOS (pre-NOS really) from a Sheaffer rep. Two pens were promptly claimed at the Syracuse Pen Club meeting. Ask Al Besser or Jerry Fine how they like the pens :) I have just one blue pen. Oh yeah, the mint pen is fitted with a sweet broad stub nib. Converter included.

Pen 2608 Sheaffer Targa Slimline "VIntage" Pattern $295 SOLD Mint NOS. Broad Stub Nib

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Stub	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: A scarce model. Mint. NOS. Fitted with Broad Stub nib. Converter included. I have two of these in stock.

Pen 2610 Sheaffer Targa Slimline Silver Plated "Lame" pattern $240 SOLD

Overall Grade: Fine-Xf	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: NM	clarity: NA
Point: MONSTER NIB	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: The silver plated Lame pattern features a faceted cap-band. Bright Chrome trim. The original stainless steel nib has been upgraded to a gold Broad Stub nib. Pen is Mint, NOS. A not-so-common pattern. Mid 1980's. Converter included.

Pen 2237F Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral $95 SOLD Burgundy. Medium Point. Near Mint Tagged/Stickered

Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS: Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. Note "D.E" is stamped on the Sheaffer imprint?! I have several Snorks from disparate sources so stamped. Not sure what to make of that. This pen has original "Admiral" tab as well as "medium" sticker still on gripping section, corresponding to the medium "M-2" nib. Nice pen.

Pen 2423R Sheaffer Balance Slender Set in Box Lever Fill Ebonized Pearl. $185 SOLD

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color: ExtraFine
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Medium Semi-flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.cm	PRICE: $185
COMMENTS: Balance is my second most collected pen, after Vacumatic. This one is an all-correct mid-1930's Ebonized Pearl Slender set, in clean box that closes but also serves as presentation tray. The pencil grades near mint with perfect color. The pencil grades extra fine with clean plastic, couple specks of cap-band brassing, mild barrel ambering. Nib is more responsive than usual Sheaffer nail, even with a hint of flex.

Pen 3097 Sheaffer Balance Pencil $45 SOLD Ebonized Pearl. Standard Size.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Threads: ExtraFine	clarity: NA
Point: NA	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2cm	PRICE: $45
COMMENTS: A decent Ebonized Pearl pencil that can be matched with standard size White Dot or non White Dot pen to make a set. Nice color and clean plastic. Trim shows bit of brassing only at bottom edge of clip (typical first spot). Slight gap between pencil halves and between bottom half of plastic and metal ferrule.

Pen 3092 R Sheaffer Snorkel Dealer Demonstrator 1952 $495 SOLD First Yr/First Style with solid-gold Snorkel

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $495
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Demonstrators are amongst the most high-cachet Snorks. The pen essentially is a Valiant (white dot, two-tone gold Triumph nib), but of course done in clear plastic. The tube itself is solid gold, something collectors attribute to early pens only. No cracks. Freshly restored. The only weak points? The black paint used to obscure inner cap adhesive largely is gone (which, ironically, favors visualizaiton of the guts), and the typical slight internal stress marks are present by the clip insertion, which seems to happen once pens have had their clips moved. Nice Demo. Typical Triumph nib upturned in the famous "Waverly" tradition, it writes a nice smooth line.

Pen 3093 R Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Periwinkle. Late 1950's $270 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $270
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. PdAg Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Periwinkle is one of the 6 "tough" colors in Snorkeldom, arguably ranked just below Fern for scarcity. Nice smooth upturned "Waverly"-style two tone gold nib. Medium point.

Pen 3111 R: Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. 1950's FERN Green $285 SOLD Sentinel = White Dot Metal Cap with 2-tone 14k "Triumph" Nib. Plump Medium Point. Smooth Wet Writer.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Fine	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $285
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Fern is the rarest of the six "tough" colors, with the caveat that Fiesta Red, while more common overall than Fern, is overwhelmingly rarer with matching plastic cap. Very nice pen suffering only a bit of a light imprint. Nice medium point.

Pen 3103 S: Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. 1950's Pastel Green $105 SOLD Valiant = White Dot Model with 2-tone 14k "Triumph" Nib. Plump Medium Point. Smooth Wet Writer.

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: NM	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Clean which writes verrrry nicely.

Pen 3029 R Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Fiesta Red $240 SOLD

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. PdAg Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Fiesta Red is one of the six "tough" colors in Snorkeldom. A superb pen with nice medium point.

Pen 3051 JB Sheaffer Statesman Snorkel Sage Green $175 SOLD

Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Superb	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Sage Green is an "intermediate" color along with Bucksin Tan, well less common than the five common colors, but not so scarc as the 6 "tough" colors, though perhaps that explanation is redundant. Sage is found both as White Dot and non White Dot models. Statesman is a white dot (Triumph nib) model with PdAg (Palladium Silver) nib. Clean pen with smooth manifold (firm) fine point.

Pen 3054 JB Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $180 SOLD Desirable Peacock.

Overall Grade: Fine**	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $180
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone 14k gold nib. Peacock (robin's-egg blue) is one of the six "tough" colors in Snorkeldom, generally ranked above Vermilion, Mandarin and (half) Fiesta. **This one has a single big toothmark on the blind cap, Pen is priced down in recognition. Other than the one quite noticeable toothie, the pen would grade nearmint.

Pen 3104 S: Sheaffer Thin Model ("TM") Touchdown Sentinel 1950-51 $150 SOLD Touchdown 1-2 Year Model preceding the Snorkel. "Forest" Green Plump Medium Point. Smooth Writer.

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Nearmint.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4 " 13.3 cm	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Touchdown tends to fly beneath collectors' collective radar, slotting in the early 1950's after the fatter original Touchdown and before the much more prevalent, longer running Snorkel. The pen looks like Snorkel but is a bit shorter in the barrel. It is found in some colors never used for Snork, such as this dark green. Great nib on this one, the upturned "Waverly" style for which Sheaffer is known. Plump iridium on two-tone 14k-gold conical "Triumph" nib. Wet smooth writer.

Pen 3112 -S Sheaffer TM (Thin Model) Touchdown Sentinel $160 SOLD Prussian(?) Blue. 1951

Overall Grade: Exx	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc.	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4 " 13.3 cm	PRICE: $160
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money for dominance of the 1950's pen scene. The TM Touchdown bridged the gulf from the 1940's fatter pens (including the original Touchdown) and the 1950's Snorkel. Seeing just a 1-2 year production run, TM Touchdown looks like a Snork, but is a bit shorter (didn't need the room for the Snork mechanism(, lacks a Snorkel tube (obviously) and saw some different colors. The TM Touchdown overall is well less often seen then Snorkel, due in no small part to its much shorter production era. This one features This one features the two tone metal cap and two tone gold conical (Triumph) nib appropriate to Sentinel. VERY SMOOTH Fine-Medium point, writing a lush wet line. This blue (?Prussion) was not used for the subsequent Snorkel model.

Pen 3028 R Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men "One") Green $265 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Full Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8 " 13.6 cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. It introduced the inlaid nib to Sheaffer pens. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is the "I" featuring "white" trim and PdAg nib. Green arguably is a somewhat "better" color amongst PFM's. Very clean pen with responsive medium point.

Pen 2986 S Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper $240 SOLD Fiesta Red with Medium+ Point

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med+	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. PdAg Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Fiesta Red is one of the six "tough" colors. This one is superb with edium (marked M-4 appropriately) nib that writes a more plump line than most mediums.

Pen 2901 -M Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Gray $100 SOLD

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Medium-ish	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. Clean cap. No brassing. Barrel imprint complete but not razor sharp. Clean color. Nib looks between fine-medium to my eye, but the wet line seems full medium. No dings.

Pen 2624 Sheaffer PFM I Green $375 SOLD Mint, Chalkmarked, Cellophaned, Boxed, NOS

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $375 SOLD
COMMENTS: PFM !. The fat snorkel. Mint NOS Still in Cellophane and with Sheaffer Box (not sure the box is original for PFM). May not be returned if inked or dipped. Probably fills. Fresh sac can be placed for $30 with mild shipping delay.

Pen 2565R Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper $225 SOLD Fiesta Red, one of the 6 scarce Snorkel Colors

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. A top color snork, Fiesta Red looks like a mildly desaturated Vermilion. Fiesta is one of the 6 high-cachet (and relatively scarce) Snork colors.Nib marked "fine" borders on Extra Fine, a smooth Pdag Triumph. This one has excellent color. It does have a posting mark near the back of the barrel, visible in the picture.

Pen 2493F Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Black $55 Vacumania's Basement SOLD

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: F	Imprint: none	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $55
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Open monotone 14k gold nib, as expected for this model. I note the pen has no manufacturer's imprint. Unsure whether never had one, polished/worn away (yet plastic is quite clean) or mix of later and earlier barrel and cap, respectively. Nice writer.

Pen 2495F Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $95 SOLD

Overall Grade: Fine-Xf	Metal: Clip Brassing	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: MInt	clarity: NA
Point:	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model. Smooth fine point.

Pen 2413F Sheaffer TM Touchdown SIGNATURE. $145 SOLD SOLID 14K Cap Band. Jet Black.

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS: Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. This one writes a nice smooth line with the expected two tone conical (Triumph) nib. Pens with solid gold cap-bands are well less common than the average Snork. Neatly script engraved (as are most) in this case W. Hall . Pen has few very light scratches.

Pen 2415F Sheaffer TM Touchdown 1950's $60 SOLD

Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: ExtraFine	Size: 5 3/8 " 13cm	PRICE: $60
COMMENTS: Thin Model Touchdown preceded the introduction of the Snorkel. This one is basic black. Light scratches here n' there on barrel. Bit of woggle to the plastic of the barrel down by the blind cap.

Pen 2231F Sheaffer Snorkel "Autograph" Set $195 SOLD Solid 14k hallmarked gold cap-bands and clips

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Med. Smooth/wet	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm.	PRICE: $195
COMMENTS: The second fanciest Snork, behind only the solid gold Masterpiece. This one has hallmarked solid 14k clips and bands. Bands with clean script-engraved "CW Frantschi". Nice writer

Pen 1865 Sheaffer PFM 1. Snorkel Filler Burgundy. $255 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS: The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. Usually nice writers, these are a terrific choice for he who seeks a big gripping area. The tapered shell and lack of a step-off allow for very comfortable writing. Indeed, A black PFM II that i once had on the site for sale, became my regular user at work and has been so now for probably a year. The PFM has five trim levels found in all five colors. This one is a clean Burgundy PFM I with chrome trim and PdAg nib.

Pen 1888 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Pastel Blue Mint Stickered $105 SOLD

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint open gold nib	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. This one is absolutely mint and has two original stickeres (barrel price band and nib grade sticker on gripping section). It fills well with original sac. May not be returned if inked/dipped, though water testing is fine.

Pen 2005 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Pastel Green $85 SOLD

Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point: F	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: 85
COMMENTS: The Statesman is the entry level pen in the White Dot zone. Plastic cap. Smooth clip, plastic cap and PdAg conical (Triumph) nib are found.

Pen 2007 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Gray 1950's $85 sold

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: exc
Point: Fine Semi-Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: Admiral features an open 14k nib, plastic cap without white dot.

Pen 2047 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman in scarce Peacock (not Pastel) Blue $265 SOLD Nearmint with nib grade sticker on section

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point: F	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: STATESMAN correctly packs a plastic, white-dot, smooth clip and conical (Triumph) Pd Ag Nib. Looks mint but water flush did reveal just a wisp of ink. Perfect nib-grade sticker remains on the gripping section. Whilst generally metal-capped Snorks tend to outvalue plastic caps (indeed, they outpriced similar plastic capped models at time of release), for the "tough" colors the plastic capped pens seem to pull greater demand, perhaps due to the charm of finding a given tough color on both parts of the pen.

Pen 3090 Sheaffer Imperial FP/BP Set (1990's?) $145 SOLD Desirable Cadmium Yellow. Gold-Plated nib

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Exc	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 7/16 " 13.9cm	PRICE: $145
COMMENTS: Amongst the near-modern, out of production "late" Imperials, Cadmium has proven an overwhelming collector favorite. A few months ago I grabbed the last tray of ten pens from a Sheaffer distributor. Turns out I had one FP left over, then found the BP to make the set. The BP's are more scarce than the FP's. My last Cadmium...

Pen 1973 SHEAFFER PFM V Green $350 SOLD

Overall Grade: VG	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $350
COMMENTS: Smidge of brass to top edge of cap. Speckles on bottom plate (as have most). In my experience- such as it is- Green is the second least encountered color, though many folks cite blue as being tougher to find, which does not correlate to my observations. Priced down due to couple tiny cap dings and bit of edge brass.

Pen 2000 Sheaffer Snorkel Special. Pastel Green $100 SOLD

Overall Grade: NM	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point: XF	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS: The Special looks just like admiral at first peek- plastic cap and non-white dot. But this late appearing Snorkel model features an open white PdAg nib, unlike the Admiral. This one is superb, with original model/price tag.

Pen 3073 Sheaffer Balance Standard Black-and-Pearl $295 SOLD FLEX NIB (rare in Sheaffer) Excellent Color

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: Superb
Point: F-M Flex	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 138" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $285
COMMENTS: Clean color (not perfect, but well better than average) along with a flex nib, scarce for Balance, carry no small charm for this early-color Balance. Dates likely to 1930 or so. Has long hump-clip, early short section, non-extra-long barrel.

Pen 1680 Sheaffer Balance Long Slender "3-25" $150 SOLD Gray-with-Red-Veins Celluloid

Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Trim: Perfect	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition:Exc	Threads: Perfect	Plastic: Couple small marks at either end
Point: Fiine	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $ 150
Gray with Red Veins is a high cachet color in the Sheaffer universe. Often discolored even crazed, at risk for hairline cap-lip cracks, finding clean specimens is a nontrivial venture. This one is respectable though hardly near mint. No cracks/crazing. Perfect trim and Imprint. Couple small toothmarks at either end of pen. This one packs the early trim/nib configuration found with this color, probably dating to 1932-3 or so.

Pen 3062 Sheaffer Imperial Sterling SIlver 1970's(?) $300 SOLD Mint/Dipped (nearmint) Stickered. Marked for the Japanese Market. A "better" Pattern

Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: XF-F	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/16" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $300
COMMENTS: The metal Imperials are quite upscale variants of the humble plastic pens first introduced in the early 1960's. Most of these fancy variants date to 1970's-1980s. I don't have on hand the name for this pattern, but observe it is well less common than the typical grid patterns. This one is mint/dipped and stickered, with tag indicating it was destined for sale in the Japanese market, a charming find common to the small hoard of pens of which this was part. This one is cartridge/converter filling, with converter included.

Pen 3063 Sheaffer Imperial Gold-Filled 1970's(?) $245 SOLD Mint/Dipped (nearmint) Stickered. Marked for the Japanese Market. Rhomboid-Grid Pattern.

Overall Grade: NM	Metal: NM	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint: NM	Size: 5 5/16" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS: The metal Imperials are quite upscale variants of the humble plastic pens first introduced in the early 1960's. Most of these fancy variants date to 1970's-1980s. This one is gold-filled rhomboid pattern. This one is mint/dipped and stickered, with tag indicating it was destined for sale in the Japanese market, a charming find common to the small hoard of pens of which this was part. This one is cartridge/converter filling, with converter included. A responsive fine-med nib

Pen 3065 Sheaffer Imperial Gold-Filled 1970s (?) $245 SOLD Double Stickered. Marked for the Japanese Market. Uncommon Pattern.

Overall Grade: Exc**	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: minimal red
Point: F	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/8" 12.8 cm	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS: The metal Imperials are quite upscale variants of the humble plastic pens first introduced in the early 1960's. Most of these fancy variants date to 1970's-1980s. I don't have on hand the name for this pattern, but observe it is well less common than the typical grid patterns. This one is mint stickered, with tag indicating it was destined for sale in the Japanese market, a charming find new for me but common to the small hoard of pens of which this was part. Opposite the clip is a second original sticker indicating variant number (835) and point grade (fine). This one is cartridge/converter filling, with converter included. ** Note that the pen overall is very clean with perfect price sticker, but there is scuff to the very tip of the pen clip resulting in a couple millimeters of brassing. You can see it in the photo. Nice fine point.

Pen 2620 Sheaffer Imperial 3-Piece Set in Box $235 SOLD Gold-Filled Rhomboid pattern.

Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Fine	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: Gold Filled Rhomboid pattern. Fountain Pen Ball Point and Pencil set. BP and Pcl are nearmint. The fountain pen grades fine, with thin edge of dings just at the very top edge of the cap. Reasonable price with the nominal imperfection on pen, given presence of other two pieces and box. 1970's-1980's. FP Converter included.

Pen 2608 Sheaffer Targa Slimline "VIntage" Pattern $295 SOLD Mint NOS. Broad Stub Nib

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Stub	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $295
COMMENTS: A scarce model. Mint. NOS. Fitted with Broad Stub nib. Converter included. I have two of these in stock.

Pen 2610 Sheaffer Targa Slimline Silver Plated "Lame" pattern $240 SOLD

Overall Grade: Fine-Xf	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: NM	clarity: NA
Point: MONSTER NIB	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS: The silver plated Lame pattern features a faceted cap-band. Bright Chrome trim. The original stainless steel nib has been upgraded to a gold Broad Stub nib. Pen is Mint, NOS. A not-so-common pattern. Mid 1980's. Converter included.

Pen 2499R Sheaffer Imperial set. FP and Ballpoint $235 SOLD Sterling Rhomboid pattern. Touchdown Fill


Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity:
Point: Med	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13. 6cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: Clean set. Nice patina. Clips are personalized.

Pen 1818 Sheaffer Gold Filled Ballpoint ?late 1960's-1970's Pattern evokes 1920's metal overlay pens $115 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition:NA	Threads: NA	clarity: NA
Point: NA	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 "	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS: Pretty- if odd- Sheaffer.

Pen 2605 Sheaffer Targa. Laque Blue Moire Classic $395 SOLD Mint New Old Stock BROAD STUB NIB. A Scarce Targa

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: MInt	clarity: NA
Point: Broad Stub	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $395
COMMENTS: Clear Laque (enamel) on guilloche. Reportedly hand-laquered 14 coats. Deep lustre poorly captured in my photo. One of most beautiful Targas (or near modern pens in general) i've had the pleasure to handle. I grabbed one of the last trays of NOS (pre-NOS really) from a Sheaffer rep. Two pens were promptly claimed at the Syracuse Pen Club meeting. Ask Al Besser or Jerry Fine how they like the pens :) I have just one blue pen. Oh yeah, the mint pen is fitted with a sweet broad stub nib. Converter included.

Pen 3030 R Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Vermilion $230 SOLD

Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Fine-ish	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $230
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Matching gripping section noted. The fire-engine red Vermilion in what passes for my experience is more scarce than Mandarin, though Mandarin seems to command bit more demand, perhaps because Mandarin is a white-dot color and because its name has long standing collector roots due to Parker's use of it in association with its scarce and fragile yellow 1920's Duofold. Vermilion and Fiesta are very similar appearing, requiring either familiarity with which pen is "white dot" and/or side-by-side comparison to tell apart. This one is quite clean with fine to fine-med point.

Pen 3032 R Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Mandarin $265 SOLD MINT Condition with Nib-Grade Sticker.

Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	threads: Mint	clarity: NA
Point: Med	Imprint: Mint	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: The Thin Model (TM) Snorkel introduced in 1952, gave the Parker "51" quite the run for the money. These two competitors dominated the American quality pen scene throughout the 1950's. The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone 14k gold Mandarin (pumpkin orange) is one of the six "tough" colors in Snorkeldom. For these colors, "complete" colors (pens with plastic caps) tend today to outprice those with metal caps, as the metal caps are rather generic to the series, while the models with plastic caps offer more of the "rare" color. Valiant of course is the all-plastic white-dot model with two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib. This pen... pops. Nib grade sticker still on gripping section. Superb condition. Medium point. Carries full function warranty but may not be returned for refund if inked or dipped

Pen 3050 JB Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Mandarin $250 SOLD

Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC