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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
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Med	Imprint: Nearmint	Size: 5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Two tone 14k gold nib.   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  "half color" pens, 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.   This one is in superb condition

Pen 3031 R  Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign Sage Green 1950's   $190 SOLD MINT with CHALK MARKS
Overall Grade:  MINT	Metal: Mint	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	threads:  Mint	clarity: NA
Point: XF	Imprint:  NA	Size:   5 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $190
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.   Sovereign, the most expensive of the non-white-dot models features a cap unique to that model. It is well more scarce than the white-metal-capped white-dot pens. Sage Green is an "intermediate" color along with Bucksin Tan, well less common than the five common colors, but not as scarce  as the 6 "tough" colors, though perhaps that explanation is redundant.  Sage Sovereign pens thus feature an uncommon feature spread. Thepen has, of course, the two tone gold  open nib. This one is true mint.  While Sovereign is relatively scarce, finding one in a better color with full barrel chalk mark excluding possibility of cap swap adds some charm. Chalk marks indicate, "Sovereign, $12.50. Xfine".   No barrel imprint at all (seen on some pens where cap has the maker's imprint). Perfect color. Matching gripping section. I'm tempted to add to my limited personal collection of ten Snorks. Fully restored, it carries my one year function warranty, but may not be returned if inked/dipped.

Pen 3041 JB Sheaffer Snorkel Crest Gray 1950's  $170 Sold
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	.CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  M	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $170
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. Crest is a fairly upscale model, featuring gold-filled cap and two-tone gold nib. Superb pen stil with nib-grade sticker.

Pen 3053 JB Sheaffer Snorkel Autograph Set  $165 SOLD Solid Gold Clip and Cap-band
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 5/8 " 14.2 cm	PRICE: $165
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.  Autograph, catalogued only in black, is an upscale Snork.  As do most, it has a clean owner's signature in the cap-bands. Clean plastic.

Pen 2906 -M  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper $110 SOLD SAGE Green- An Intermediate-Cachet Color
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  F-M	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $110
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. Nib writes a typical Snork line between Fine and Medium to my eye. Smooth.  No brassing. Barrel has personalization, obviously, and lacks barrel imprint, seemingly never having had one, though who really can say?   Affordable Sage, one which will make a nice clean user.

Pen 2977 S  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Pastel Green  $100 SOLD Plump nearly full broad nib
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Med-Broad	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $245
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. Admiral features an open solid gold nib. Bold writer with nearly full broad point.

Pen 2980 S  Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman  $105 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: $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. PdAg  Triumph (conical) nib, as expected for this model.  No dings. Quite smooth medium point.

Pen 2874-M   Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral  $185 SOLD Pastel Blue. BROAD FLEX NIB. Original Sticker.  Monster Nib
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Broad Flex (mild-mod)	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $185
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.  Admiral features the non-white-dot cap and open monotone 14k nib. This one grades nearmint still with the "broad" nib grade sticker wrapped around the section. Full Broad Snork nibs are not common. This one also has mild-moderate Flex. A somewhat monstrous Snork, for he who wants the funky writing experience :)

Pen 2579 Sheaffer Snorkel Pencil  $55 SOLD  Short, Slender model  "SJ"
Overall Grade:  Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Threads:  NA	clarity: N/A
Point:   NA	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 1/8" 13 cm	PRICE: $55
COMMENTS:  Mint Condition. Uncommon color. Pencils are found less often than pens. Complete your set :)

Pen 2477R Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman  $255 SOLD PEACOCK
Overall Grade: Near Mint	Metal: Clip Brassing	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  MInt	clarity:
Point: Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $255
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.  Just for laughs... a peek at the high-cachet Snorkel colors...

Pen 2486R Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  $275 SOLD PEACOCK. Mint Stickered  Tagged.
Overall Grade: MINT	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  MInt	clarity:  NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $275
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. This one is Mint with model taga nd nib grade sticker still on gripping section. I did have it freshly resaced. May not be returned if inked or dipped. Water testing is fine, of course.

Pen 2433R  Sheaffer Snorkel SIGNATURE Set-in-Box Jet Black. Solid 14k Hallmarked Cap-Rings  $175 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: $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. 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-rings has been engraved (as are most SIgnature and Autograph pens out there); this one reads "Daisy Lambeth"

Pen 2491F Sheaffer Snorkel Special Burgundy  $90 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:  Modest amber
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 PdAg nib, as expected for this model.

Pen 2485F Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel  Pastel Blue   $80 SOLD
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:  NA	personalized barrel
Point: Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 158" 14.9 cm	PRICE: $80
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.  Proper two tone Triumph nib. The barrel is neatly stamped "J.S. Richardson"

Pen 2488F Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. Gray  $95 SOLD  Stickered
Overall Grade:  Fine-Xf	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: NM	clarity: NA
Point:  MONSTER NIB	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. Proper PdAg  Triumph nib. Still has nib grade sticker on gripping section.

Pen 2233F  Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign  $150 BROAD NIB SOLD Amongst couple hundred Snorks, just two Broad points. This one pushes "double broad"
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   B- 2B monotone	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $120
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's, produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. Soverign, the fanciest of the non-white dot models should have a two tone gold nib. This nib is monotone. But, this is the pen in which i found it. The nib is the fattest Snork point i've ever handled and by today's standards would be pushing "double broad". Smooth wet line. I want $150 for the nib. I'll toss in the clean pen and its recent restoration for addition $25 or total $175 the package :)

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 2242F  Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral  $80 SOLD Pastel Blue. Fine-XF  Open 14k Nib.
Overall Grade:  User Grade	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine to XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $80
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was  produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. Nice entry level Snork with particularly fine point

Pen 2243F  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper  $90 SOLD Pastel Blue. Fine-XF PdAg conical "Triumph" nib
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Fine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS:   Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was  produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. Clipper and Sentinel were identical save for nib composition. This one writes quite the fine line.

Pen 2245F  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper $100  SOLD Gray. PdAg conical "Triumph" nib.  Fine Point. Near Mint Stickered/Tagged
Overall Grade:  NM	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine.	Imprint:  NM	Size:5 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was  produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. Clipper and Sentinel were identical save for nib composition. This one writes a nice smooth  line.

Pen 1950 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Set Mint Stickered  in Box  $375 SOLD Scarce and Desirable Mandarin Orange
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Fine Monotone PdAg Triumph	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. STATESMAN features cap of matching plasti to barrel and a PdAg conical (TRIUMPH) nib. One of the most desirable and not often seen Snorkel colors. Yes, Mint In Box. The pen has the nib grade sticker still on the section. The pencil has the price tag. The set has the price tab. Instructions included. I did ask Ron Zorn to toss in a fresh sac in case you are crazy enough to want to use this one. Spectacular,

Pen 2076 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Mint-in-Box with Instructions $375 SOLD Fiesta Red
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM open gold	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	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.  CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. A top color snork,  Fiesta Red looks like a mildly desaturated Vermilion. Finding a mint stickered set? Not an everyday event.  Superb in all respects. Water testing is fine. If you wish a fresh sac, one can be installed prior to shipping for $30.

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 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 2887  Sheaffer Targa "1058"  Burgundy Gloss. Late 1990's  $215  SOLD
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: perfect	clarity:  NA
Point:  Med Semi Flex	Imprint: NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $215
COMMENTS:  Clean pen still with nib-grade chalk-mark on the gripping section. Nice nib full medium with wee bit o' flex in addition to nice sproinginess (geez, someone oughtta write a dictionary for htis stuff).

Pen 2885-S  Sheaffer Balance Oversized $240 SOLD Jet Black Celluloid
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:  NA
Point: Full Medium	Imprint:NM	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $240
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 pen with a

Pen 2516 Sheaffer flat-top 3-25 Lady's Pen Black Celluloid  SOLD  $145 for the nib. Pen attached is free :) Monster Nib BROAD STUB FLEX NIB.
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  MONSTER NIB	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 1/2" 11.4 cm	PRICE: $145
COMMENTS:  A basic black celluloid lady's flat-top from mid-1930's. Non-Lifetime, obviously. An amazing nib, cutting a fine cross point, a medium-broad downstroke (stub effect) with high flex superimposed allowing a double broad downstroke when flexed. Smooth too. On final testing for the update, i noted the feed is having bit of trouble keeping up with ink flow. I will have it tweaked before shipping.

Pen 2856-S Sheaffer PFM IV (Pen For Men 4) Black $395 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:    Fine-Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	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 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. No dings. Clean plstic.

Pen 2857-M Sheaffer PFM III (Pen For Men 3) Black $275 SOLD
Overall Grade:   Exc+	Metal:  Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Full Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $275
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 III has gold-filled trim and 14k inlaid nib.   Clean pen with full medium point.

Pen 2905- M  Sheaffer Snorkel Saratoga Burgundy $90 SOLD
Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Extra-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.  CLIPPER features conical (Triumph) PdAg nib.  Saratoga is the most expensive plastic-capped non-white-dot model, featuring an open, two-tone, 14k gold nib.  VERY fine point. Smooth.

Pen 2908- M  Sheaffer Snorkel Special Pastel Blue  $185 SOLD Uncommon Gregg Shorthand "G-code" Point.
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	threads:  Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  Gregg Shorthand	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $185
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. Special was a late entry to the Snorkel universe, offering typical appearance for non-white-dot line but fitted with open PdAg nib instead of the more common gold nib as found in Admiral.   This one is marked "G-6", with "6" indicating the Special nib and "G" indicating Gregg Shorthand cut.  Smooth fine-med line with this nib, which is described as ball-shaped allowing smooth writing in all directions.  Uncommon nib that carries added cachet for those who not only use but collect Snorks.

Pen 2984 S Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  Burgundy  $110 SOLD Mint with nib-grade sticker on gripping section.
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  MInt	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $110
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. Superb pen mint with nib-grade sticker. May not be returned if inked/dipped, though as it is a fully restored pen, the one year function does apply :)

Pen 2987 S  Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign  $105 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Perfect	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. Sports the open two-tone gold  nib, as expected for this model. Smooth fine point. Sovereign is the only non-white-dot pen to sport a metal cap, and is well more scarce than the white-dot pens with metal cap.  This one is nearmint, with nib-grade sticker on gripping section and tag attached to clip. No dings. Smooth plump medium point.

Pen 2572R Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman $170 SOLD Sage Green (an "intermediate" color)
Overall Grade:  Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:
Point:  Fine	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.1 cm	PRICE: $170
COMMENTS:  CThe 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.  Statesman features matching plastic cap and Triumph (Conical) PdAg nib. This one also has matching gripping section. Sage Green, along with Buckskin Tan, are considered of intermediate collector cachet, well more scarce than the common colors, but not quite in the lofty range of Mandarin, Periwinkle, etc.

Pen 2430 Sheaffer Snorkel Special  in  Box with Instructions Gray  $120 SOLD
Overall Grade: Near Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point: Medium PdAg	Imprint:  Perfect	Size:  5 5/8" 14.3cm	PRICE: $120
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 near mint and stickered. Under the cap the gripping section is wrapped by the original "medium" sticker/band. Price sticker is not on the pen. Instruction pamphlet included, beneath the display pad.

Pen 1864 Sheaffer PFM I. Snorkel Filler Green.   $275 SOLD
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: $275
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.  Gray is the most scarce color and whilst Blue often is cited as second least common, i find that Green is more difficult to encounter.  This one is a PFM I with chrome trim and PdAg nib.  Nice pen.

Pen 3025-R Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  $550 SOLD DEMONSTRATOR
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $550 SOLD
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.  Dealer Demonstrators are amongst the most high cachet Snorks found, and are up there in value too falling below the mythical all-Fiesta and solid gold Masterpieces, and above all other colors, even Fern (which probably is as scarce as the Demo).  This one has clean clear plastic. Sharp imprint.  Probably 75% of the original internal dark cap paint (placed to mask the adhesive) and no cracks. Couple stress marks only at clip insertion, typical to these once one tries to move the clip.

Pen 3026- R  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  $300 SOLD FERN
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	.
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  F	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $300
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. Fern generally is regarded as the toughest color to find, though Fiesta Red-- more common in the usual half-Fiesta with metal cap-- is far more rare when found as a full Fiesta.   I happen to have one of those, but it is not for sale. Go figure.

Pen 2983 S Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper $255 SOLD Mandarin Orange. XF Point (with expected X-4 code)
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: nearmint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	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.  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. XF point with point code on back of nib.  Mandarin is one of the six "tough" colors in Snorkeldom.  A  superb pen.

Pen 2855-M  Sheaffer Balance Long Standard $155 SOLD Grey Pearl Celluoid. Feathertouch Line.
Overall Grade:ExtraFine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:  NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:NM	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $155
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.  The cap is very clean with excellent trim, not easy to find amongst pens with chrome trim.  The lever shows light speckling and couple scratches.

Pen 2582  Sheaffer Imperial Solid Sterling $275 SOLD "Zig-Zag Lines and Diamonds" Pattern. Probably 1970's-1980's
Overall Grade:  NM	Metal: NM	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  F-M Smooooth	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS:  Very pretty sterling Imperial, Converter fill (included), in pattern well less common than the usual diamond grid. Lightly used with no dings. Super-smooth Fine-Medium wet writer. I'm tempted to use this one a couple months at the hospital before letting it go, but hey, I always can dig up another user.

Pen 2625 Sheaffer Imperial in Box  $225 SOLD  Sterling Rhomboid Pattern.
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $225 SOLD
COMMENTS: Clean Sterling Imperial with box. Cartridge/Converter. Converter not included, though I can put you in contact with those who stock them, or probably grab one for around $15.

Pen 2607 Sheaffer Targa Model 1004x  $235 SOLD   Lined Sterling Silver with  Gold Plated Clip. 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:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS:  A nice example form my recently acquired NOS hoard. Unused. Broad Stub Nib. Converter included.

Pen 2614 Sheaffer "Lady Sheaffer"  Gold Moire Pattern  $125 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: NM	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine-Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.9 cm	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  Dating to around 1960, the Moire pattern is shared with Lady Skripsert, of which I've owned a pocket pen set and a dual pen  Lenox Pheasant  desk base. Pretty pattern.

Pen 2619 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. Gray Lady Skripsert $135 SOLD Gold  Moire pattern. "Brilliants" Cap-band
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:  NA	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS: An Upscale Lady Skripsert. The ring of "Brilliants" at the pen cap-band is intact.  Pencil has metal band, which I'm told nonetheless constitutes a match for this pen.  Original Sheaffer clip-pouch is included.

Pen 2173 Sheaffer Lady Skriptsert  ~ 1959  $95 SOLD Gold tone with red gripping section. Nearmint. Plump nib
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: nearmint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: nearmint	clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium-Broad	NA	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS:  Lady Skriptsert did not respond well to surface wear. This example, however, is very clean. Plump nib. Cartridge filler. Probably takes Sheaffer converters too. Funky pen.

Pen 3021 Sheaffer Imperial.   $275 SOLD Solid Sterling Barleycorn  Pattern.
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: F	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS: Barleycorn Sterling  Imp in grand shape.

Pen 2872-M Sheaffer Balance Long Standard $130 SOLD  Jet Black Celluloid
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:  NA
Point: F-M	Imprint:Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.8 cm	PRICE: $130
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) White Dot (high line) pen.  Very clean trim. Sharp imprint. Couple light marks to plastic. Smooth typical Sheaffer Fine-Medium point.

Pen 2882-S  Sheaffer Balance Oversized $375 SOLD Golden Pearl Celluloid 1936-1941
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 1/2" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS:  Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection. The number of variants gives Vacumatic a run for the money. This is the big boy, an OS pen, white dot (obviously) with two tone Lifetime nib. Nice fine-medium point, wet smooth writer.

Pen 2030 Sheaffer sub-brand WASP VACUUM-FIL 1933-ish Marine Green with huge transparency window   $215 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Superb	Plastic: Exc
Point:  F	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $215
COMMENTS:  Believed to have been the try-out pen for Sheaffer's dive into clear-barrelled sac-less pens, the Vacuum-Fil features Marine Green Celluloid, a Sheaffer style round-ball humped clip and a heckofa lot of transparency. Most of these are seriously ambered. This one pops.

Pen 2542 Sheaffer Balance Long Standard $225 Carmine Celluloid
Overall Grade:Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:  NA
Point: XF-F Two Tone	Imprint:NM	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $225
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. Superb visometer gripping section clarity, superb trim, superb color and imprint, etc.

Pen 2546  Sheaffer Balance Long Slender  $225  SOLD Roseglow Celluloid ~ 1937
Overall Grade:Exc	Metal:Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads Exc	clarity: NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS:  Roseglow is the Balance color of greatest collector cachet. This one is part of the "3-nib" line and has appropriate flat-ball clip marked "Sheaffer's".  Fine point nib. Excellent trim and color.

Pen 2630 Sheaffer Flat-Top Oversize set  $85  SOLD From Vacumania's Basement
Overall Grade:  Good	Metal: VG	Color:  So-so	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Exc	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $85  SOLD
COMMENTS: A worn but functioning OS Flat TOp Sheaffer. Brassing to cap rings and clip. Bit of movement to clip. Pencil mechanism uncertain. Pen does fill and writes well.

Pen 2522 Sheaffer Balance Oversized  $235 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity:  Modest amber
Point: F-M	Imprint: Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS: Clean Black OS from late 1930's.   Clean pen. Smooth point. Modest clarity left in the gripping section.

Pen 2353R Sheaffer Balance  Oversized.  Late 1930's $215 SOLD Jet Black Celluloid
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $215
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 boy. Radius clip ran late 1930's.  Here, we have a fine point monotone Sheafefer Lifetime nib, clean trim with just smidge of brassing to bottom edge of clip, scattered light marks. Solid imprint

Pen 2023   Sheaffer Balance Junior Roseglow  $150  SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  Fine Semi-flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 3/4"	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS:  Roseglow is a high cachet color which looks rather nice with the white trim of the Junior line.  A very clean pen, the white trim- often a weak point on these- is crisp. Has bit of wear to capband. Clip, lever and most of cap-band free of any wear.  Nice color and imprint

Pen 2368 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Set. Periwinkle!  $285 SOLD  One of the "tough' Colors. Nearmint (maybe uninked) stickered
Overall Grade:  NM	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity:   Exc
Point: Medium	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 5/16" 14.2cm	PRICE: $285
COMMENTS:   Periwinkle rests solidly amongst the "tough" colors in the 1950's Sheaffer Snorkel series. The Sentinel packs the white dot two tone metal cap and two tone 14k gold conical (Triumph) nib. This one has matching gripping section and "medium"sticker still affixed to the section. Lovely set.

Pen 2046  Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel in scarce Peacock (not Pastel) Blue  $255  SOLD Nearmint with nib grade sticker on section
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity:  NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  Med	Imprint: Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS: Sentinel packs the two tone, white-dot metal cap and two tone gold conical (Triumph) nib.  Peacock Blue is amongst the very high cachet  colors  found in snorkeldom. Sentinel was the most expensive model to feature this color. Peacock is one of three blue-based colors found amongst the snorks.  This one is Nearmint with remnants of nib-grade stricker  on the gripping section.

Pen 2873-M  Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper  $100  SOLD Pastel Blue.
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: $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. Very clean pen. Nice writer.

Pen 2877-M  Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Pastel Green $110 SOLD
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 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $110
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.  Sentinel is a relatively high-line model, with white-dot metal cap and two-tone 14k gold nib. This one has a plump full medium nib. A nice writer.

Pen 2571R Sheaffer Snorkel Crest   $185 SOLD Near Mint Tagged
Overall Grade:  NM	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.1 cm	PRICE: $185
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 is an upscale model, positioned above the Sentinel.  Gold Filled Cap. Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib. This one appears to have been dipped, but otherwise is mint. Still has price tag under clip.

Pen 2615 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Gray  $105 SOLD  Original Tag
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: NM	clarity: NA
Point: Fine	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. Proper PdAg  Triumph nib. Very clean pen with price tag.

Pen 2617 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Gray  $95 SOLD  Stickered
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: NM	clarity: NA
Point:  XF	Imprint:  NM	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. Proper 2-Tone Gold Triumph nib. Pen has price tag. Gripping section matches pen (not so common in gray). Nice Snork

Pen 2618 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. Pastel Blue  $90 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: NM	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. Proper PdAg  Triumph nib.

Pen 2432R Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Set. MINT-IN-BOX SAGE GREEN:  $245 SOLD
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point: Medium PdAg	Imprint:  Perfect	Size:  5 5/8" 14.3cm	PRICE: $245
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. Buckskin Tan is one of the intermediate-cachet colors, well less common than black, burgundy, pastel green, pastel blue and gray. Note the slight olive color is artifact of the photo. The set indeed is Sage, not the more scarce Fern. This set pops. Mint uninked with chalkmarks on pen and pencil and with correct set tag in the box Even the pencil has pristine eraser. Has the expected upturned PdAg Triumph nib, which water tests out to a nice Medium line. Despite its mintness this one is fully restored and ready to rumble. May not be returned if inked/dipped (water is fine), but of course the one year function warranty remains in play.

Pen 2323 Sheaffer Snorkel Sovereign $140 SOLD Sage Green
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2cm	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was  produced in an impressive array of colors and trim.  Sovereign was the highest price point non-white dot model, featuring an open two tone gold nib, and metal cap. Sage green is a better color and this one features matching gripping section. Clean pen. No dings

Pen 1885 Sheaffer Snorkel Set. Pastel Blue  Nearmint. Stickered   $110 SOLD
Overall Grade: Near Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point: Medium PdAg	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $110
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 near mint and stickered. Under the cap the gripping section is wrapped by the original "medium" sticker/band. Price sticker is not on the pen. The pencil shows just bit of use to the eraser. The pen almost passed for mint. After an extensive soak of the nib, i was able to elicit the slightest wisp of pale blue ink.

Pen 1992 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Pastel Green 1950's  $100 SOLD
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Perfect	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: NM
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS:  This Snorkel Admiral properly features open-style gold nib, non-white-dot plastic cap and "Sheaffer's Clip".  This one  is like new with cap price band, but has met ink, thus grades Near Mint. 'Bout as clean as they come.

Pen 2624 Sheaffer PFM V GRAY   $795 SOLD  Mint, Chalkmarked, Cellophaned, 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: $795 SOLD
COMMENTS:  The most scarce PFM color in its originally most expensive trim. Mint. Chalkmarked. With  Cellophane.

Pen 2595 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper "First Style" pen with Gold Snorkel 1952  $120 SOLD
Overall Grade: Near Mint	Metal: NM	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Medium PdAg	Imprint:  Nearmint	Size:  5 5/8" 14.3cm	PRICE: $120
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 has the first style gold snorkel.

Pen 2616 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. Pastel Blue  $140 SOLD  Scarce Broad Nib
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: Fine*	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Broad.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $140 SOLD
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. Proper 14k Gold two tone nib. This one packs an uncommon (and stamped) Broad nib.  The cap has tiny dimple ding at top. I'm charging $140 for the nib. Will toss in the working pen gratis :)

Pen 2446 Sheaffer PFM III (Pen For Men 3)  $400 SOLD Blue  Mint  Chalkmarked Sheaffer Factory Tray Label.
Overall Grade:  Mint	Metal: Mint	Color: Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch:  perfect	clarity: N/A
Point: Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/8" 12.9cm	PRICE: $400
COMMENTS:  Part of a collection i purchased from a Sheaffer employee, this one has original Sheaffer factory tray label (i'm told part of a teaching collectioin) as well as original chalk marks. The pen is pristine. It fills well with water with what i imagine is the original sac. May be water tested but not returned if inked or dipped. If you wish formal restoration before shipping, please add $35.

Pen 2417 Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men I) Set in Box Burgundy.  $295 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $295  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 clean Burgundy PFM I with chrome trim and PdAg nib. Pencil appears unusued. Pen is superb. Has a period box featuring Inlaid Nib Symbol, though I'm not certain if this is a PFM box or Imperial Box. Only box like this I've owned.

Pen 2407F  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $95  Pastel Green
Overall Grade:  NM	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine.	Imprint:  NM	Size:5 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. Stateman and Valiant  were identical save for nib composition. This one writes a nice smooth Fine  line.

Pen 2408F Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant $95 SOLD Burgundy. Two-Tone Triumph (conical) nib.
Overall Grade:  NM	Metal: NM	Color:  perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Full Medium	Imprint: sharp	Size: 5 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. Stateman and Valiant  were identical save for nib composition. This one writes a  smooth lush medium  line.

Pen 1867 Sheaffer PFM I. Snorkel Filler. Uncommon in Green.  SOLD Scarce Broad-Double Broad nib. Huge iridium  $375 Monster Nib Alert
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  B-BB monster.	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	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. 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 1991 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Pastel Green 1950's   $95  SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic:  Exc
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $95  SOLD
COMMENTS:  Nice White Dot Snork, with correct PdAg conical "triumph" nib verrrry smooth XF.  Identical save for the nib to the Valiant model.

Pen 1998 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel 1950's Burgundy  $75 SOLD
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  XF	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $75
COMMENTS:  Cap has one scratch and has brassing on top 1/3 or so of clip.  Plastic and nib are nearmint.

Pen 2001 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Black 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:  Med Semi-Flex	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.  This onie has a semi-flex nib, adding a bit to its charm as a writer.

Pen 2574 Sheaffer Grand Connoisseur  $125 SOLD A Near Modern Sheaffer
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:  NA
Point:  F-M	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/4"	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  Nice near modern CC-fill pen.

Pen 2622 Sheaffer Imperial  $255 SOLD  Gold Plated Barleycorn Pattern. BROAD NIB
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads: NM	clarity: NA
Point:  BROAD	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $255  SOLD
COMMENTS: Clean pen with Broad Point. Converter included. Original Box 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 SOLD
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 2611 Sheaffer Prelude Rainbow $175  Mint. NOS
Overall Grade:  Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Clutch: Mint	clarity: NA
Point:  Extra Fine	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS: I don't do much with Preludes, but this one was too lovely to ignore, when i recently grabbed a near modern collection of Sheaffer pens.

Pen 2583 Sheaffer Lady Skripsert  $150 SOLD White Moire (i think) finish with two tone brilliants on the capb-and
Overall Grade: Exc		Metal: Exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc		Clutch: Exc	clarity: NA
Point:  F-M		Imprint:  NA	Size: 5 7/16" 13.9 cm	PRICE: $150 SOLD
COMMENTS:  Uncommon variant Lady Skripsert. Still has chalkmarks on the gripping section "XV Med $15"

Pen 2634 Sheaffer Imperial Cadmium Yellow  $85  SOLD
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: NM	clarity: NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size:	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS: High Cachet color in this near modern pen.

Pen 2498 Sheaffer Targa.  $175 SOLD Silver Plated Barleycorn Pattern.
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch: Exc	clarity:
Point: F-M	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $175 SOLD
COMMENTS: Great writer. Includes converter. Clean no dings.

Pen 2545 Sheaffer Balance Long Standard  $285 SOLD "Gray with Red Veins"  with superb color ~1934
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: No Exc	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6cm	PRICE: $285
COMMENTS:  Balance is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection. The number of variants gives Vacumatic a run for the money.  This middle-period Balance color is one of the "tough" colors, often found with greenish discoloration and cap-lip cracks. This one pops. Clean trim, superb color, sharp imprint and wet smooth fine point  proper Sheaffer Feather Touch nib. Nice eye appeal

Pen 2554tb Sheaffer Balance Oversize Autograph  $375 SOLD Solid 14k Cap-band and Clip
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color:  ExtraFine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exx	clarity: NA
Point: XF Two Tone	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/4" 14.5 cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS:  Balance is my second most collected pen, after Vacumatic. Huge array of varieties. This one is the black oversized white dot high line pen with upgrade to solid 14k trim at clip and at extra wide cap-band. Cost some $25 at time when regular OS was $10 or so and when Relief checks in the Great Depression ran $10 per month. Not a trivial pen back in the day. Most of these have engraved bands, and this one is marked, "B.M. Summers". Pen 2554

Pen 2576TB Sheaffer Balance Standard  $175 SOLD Golden Pearl Celluloid. Full Size
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:  NA
Point:  Lush Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"  13.6cm	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS:  I am fond of Balance, and it is the second most prevalent pen in my personal collection. This one is a clean striated Golden Pearl from the late 1930's. Writes a wet smooth medium line with proper two tone Sheaffer Feather Touch nib.

Pen 2599 Sheaffer Balance Oversized  $240 Jet Black Celluloid. Late 1930's
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" 13.6cm	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS:  Classic large Balance. Smooth Fine-Medium point. Clean pen. No trim brassing. Sharp imprint. Nice writer.

Pen 2473R  Sheaffer Balance Oversized  $315 Black  Celluloid. Full Flex Sheaffer Lifetime Nib
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:  Modest amber
Point:  Full Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	PRICE: $315
COMMENTS:  Sheaffers from this era are known for their nail-like (though generally quite smooth) nibs. Finding full flex is... not easy. This one flexes from Fine to Broad.

Pen 2391 Sheaffer Balance Pencil Standard. Gray/Red  1934-ish  $85 SOLD
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal: ExtraFine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Threads:  NA	clarity:    NA
Point:   FNA	Imprint:  Exc	Size:5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS:  Clean Balance pencil that will match either a lifetime (white dot) or non-WD standard pen.  Note the "usual" gap between top and bottom, a common finding on Balance pencils due to shrinkage of plastic-on-metal. Gap is less than shows, above after i pushed the top down just a bit.  Mechanism works well.

Pen 2354R Sheaffer Balance  Oversized.  Late 1930's $235 SOLD Jet Black Celluloid
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine .	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.9cm	PRICE: $235
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 boy. Radius clip ran late 1930's.  This one has particularly smooth fine-medium two tone nib.  Clean plastic. Solid imprint. Speck of brassing cap-band on back of pen and on usual place at very bottom of clip

Pen 2359M Sheaffer Balance Plunger-Fill  $110 SOLD Golden Pearl Celluloid.  Upscale,  milled "Jeweler's" cap-band
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Extrafine	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   F-M	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 7/8" 12.5cm	PRICE: $110  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.  As with the Parker Vacumatic, Sheaffer's from the 1930's crop up with an extra wide lined cap-band, which is poorly characterized by company literature. I've seen at least one mint-stickered with label calling such pens "deluxe" variants of the usual thin-band pen.   This one is a properly restored plunger-fill pen. Short Slender size.  Clean color and imprint. Smooth point. No brassing. One or two tiny marks on that big cap-band.

Pen 2226-F Sheaffer Feather Touch  Full size (Standard) Balance $225 SOLD Relatively uncommon (and uncatalogued) plump "Deluxe" milled cap-band Very neat and ornate "J" stamped in the cap-band's Cartouche.
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Excellent	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $225  SOLD
COMMENTS:  As with the Parker Vacumatic, Sheaffer's from the 1930's crop up with an extra wide lined cap-band, which is poorly characterized by company literature. I've seen at least one mint-stickered with label calling such pens "deluxe" variants of the usual thin-band pen.   This one has a superb two tone correct Feather-Touch Sheaffer nib and writes a medium line with excellent ink flow. "J" is engraved neatly and ornately in the cap-band's cartouche, which of course was intended for inscription.   Barrel shows slight ambering of color, of minimal visual impact given that the Golden Brown is a somewhat amber-like for starters.

Pen 2255R Sheaffer Balance Semi-Stubby Marine Green  $120 SOLD Yes, SEMI-STUBBY Standard.  Hey, they built it, not me.
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:   Exc	name in barrel- neatly done
Point:   F-M firm	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/8" 12.8cm	PRICE: $120
COMMENTS:  Headache Inducing Variant. Earlier colors are known to appear in a short standard size often called Stubby Standard. Some of the earliest of the Striped Balances appear as Stubby Standard.  A number of pens have been found that collectors call Semi-Stubby. The cap is the fat short Stubby cap. The barrel falls into an intermediate size, longer than the classic Stubby but shorter than the full-length Standard. My suspicion is that this is  how Sheaffer used up the last of its stubby stock as that variant phased out.  This one is a tolerable example. The trim is quite clean. There is a name in the barrel, neatly heat stamped.  The lip of the cap had bit of roughness (no cracks) so Ron Zorn, whilst restoring pen, took down maybe 1 mm of the cap lip to smoothen things. A most unusual variant for he who seeks the oddities.

Pen 2291 Sheaffer Long Standard Balance $225 SOLD Ebonized Pearl. Radius Clip. ~ 1936. Responsive nib.
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Extra Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine. Hint o' Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.8cm	PRICE: $225
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 pen  is one size down from the oversized model. Feather Touch non-WD line. Two tone nib has bit of flex. Nice responsive line.  Barrel has bit of ambering. Cap color about perfect. My favorite color Balance

Pen 1690 Sheaffer Balance "Fat Standard"  Feather Touch Gray-Red Celluloid $175  SOLD (Pen Only)
Overall Grade: Fine	Trim:  Brassing on clip		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect	Color:  Exc
Point: Needle Point	Imprint:   A bit light	Size:  5 1/2"	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS:    Gray with Red Veins is a high cachet color in the Sheaffer universe. Often discolored even crazed and at risk for hairline cap-lip cracks, finding clean specimens is a nontrivial venture. This one is a standard length pen in non-white-dot trim. Color is perfect with  no crazing or cracks.  The clip has brassing (nickling really, as the undermetal is white) on about 1/2 the clip.  The band and lever are perfect.  The pen is complimented by a needle point nib which allows teeny-tiny writing.

Pen 1891 Sheaffer Crest Set.  First Style 1937-1939 or so Lever Filler.  $150
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    VG
Point:  Ultrafine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS:  This is the first style Sheaffer Crest, a pen that would run for years and see a nice variety of models and styles, both. This one has the early hourglass section with threads at the very end. No doubt this pen insprired the Parker Vacumatic Imperial, which showed up in 1940.  The pen grades full excellent with no cap dings and no engravings on cap.  The barrels of both items are heat stamped "S. Allon".  The pencil works and is not excellent, having small ding at very top of cap and a bit of play to the clip. I tossed it in with the pen at no extra charge... what would i do with it otherwise? :-)

Pen 2496 Sheaffer Imperial Sterling Set  $245 SOLD Sterling Rhomboid Pattern. Fountain Pen and Pencil. Converter Fill.
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch:  perfect	clarity:
Point: Medium	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS:  One of Sheaffer's elegant later offerings. Probably late 1970's-early 1980's. Inlaid 14k Nib. Pencil appears to be mint. Nice original patina.

Pen 2497 Sheaffer  Legacy.  $245 SOLD  Sterling. Touchdown Filler.
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: One ding	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  Perfect	clarity:
Point: F-M	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer's big pen of the last generation. Ornate sterling pattern. Smooth F-M (to my eye, nib is graded Fine by Sheaffer) Inlaid Nib. Touchdown-style self-filler. One dimple at  very top (flat part) of cap.

Pen 2513  Sheaffer "797" $225 SOLD All gold-filled Imperial-Like  Fountain Pen. Lined pattern Mint Stickered from Sheaffer's Factory "Teaching Tray"
Overall Grade:  Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  Perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  MONSTER NIB	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2 cm	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS:  Looks like an Imperial with clutch and Inlaid Nib, but converter fill (functioning converter included). Not sure if pattern is quite lined vs fluted. Pretty though. This one is mint stickered uninked (may not be returned if inked or dipped. The barrel tag represents the pen place in the Sheaffer Factory Teaching Tray, per the Sheaffer employee from whom I obtained it.

Pen 2511 Sheaffer Snorkel Triumph (all gold-filled)  $245 SOLD Sheaffer's answer to Parker's "51" Signet. Mint Stickered Tray-tagged
Overall Grade:  MINT	Metal: no dings	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: MINT	Threads:  MInt	clarity:
Point: Med	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $245
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 mint uninked.  I purchased it from a Sheaffer employee (one I trust) who notes it spent time in the "Teaching Tray" at Sheaffer, hence the barrel code tape.   May not be returned if inked or dipped. Original sac does not function. Full restoration can be provided prior to shipment for additional $35.

Pen 2512 Sheaffer Snorkel Triumph (all gold-filled)  $150 Sheaffer's answer to Parker's "51" Signet.
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: one tiny ding	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  MInt	clarity: NA
Point: Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2 cm	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series.  The Triumph Snorkel is amongst hte most high-cachet Snorks. Looking about perfect at first glance, loupe examination shows a 2mm slight flattening near top of cap.

Pen 2429R Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Mint-in-Box Buckskin Tan (Pink!)  $185
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point: Medium PdAg	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 5/8" 14.3cm	PRICE: $185
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. Buckskin Tan is one of the intermediate-cachet colors, well less common than black, burgundy, pastel green, pastel blue and gray. This one grades MINT and appears to be uninked. It does not have stickers or chalkmarks. Has the expected upturned PdAg Triumph nib, which water tests out to a nice Medium line. Despite its mintness this one is fully restored and ready to rumble. May not be returned if inked/dipped (water is fine), but of course the one year function warranty remains in play.

Pen 2451R Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper  $165 SOLD Buckskin Tan
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color: Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 13.9cm	PRICE: $154
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. Buckskin Tan is one of the intermediate-cachet colors, well less common than black, burgundy, pastel green, pastel blue and gray.  Clean pen with matching gripping section and fine point Triumph (conical) PdAg nib.

Pen 2409F Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel.  $105 SOLD Pastel Green. Nearmint Tagged
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: NM	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity:   NA
Point:   Medium	Imprint:  Sharp	Size: 5 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $105
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. Two tone gold conical/Triumph nib

Pen 2174 Sheaffer PFM I  (Pen For Men 1) Green 1959-1963  $255 SOLD
Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Excellent	Clutch  perfect	clarity:
Point:  Medium.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5 cm	PRICE: $255  SOLD
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 "V" is the fanciest trim available on all colors save black.  In my search for pens, i find that Green is the second most difficult color to find. Some folks argue that Blue deserves that spot.  This one is a PFM I with PdAg nib and white trim.  Plump medium nib. Smooth writer. Very clean pen.

Pen 1871 Sheaffer PFM V. Snorkel Filler. Jet Black Superb Condition  $425
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: $425
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 "V" with gold-filled cap, gold-filled blind-cap plate and solid gold nib.

Pen 1518 Sheaffer PFM I (Pen for Men 1) Burgundy   $255 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  Exc	Color: Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine-Med firm	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5.375"	PRICE: $255
COMMENTS:   The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. The PFM I features white trim and a Palladium-Silver nib. Smooth point.

Pen 2410F Sheaffer Snorkel SIGNATURE  $170 SOLD Solid Gold Hallmarked Cap-band. Unengraved.
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 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $170 SOLD
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. It is the variant with imprint on cap instead of barrel. Pens with solid gold cap-bands are well less common than the average Snork.

Pen 2266R Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Full Vermilion $250 SOLD Late 1950's
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Med  Semi-Flex.	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $250  SOLD
COMMENTS: Vermilion is one of the "tough" Snork colors, along with Mandarin, Fiesta Red, Periwinkle, Peacock and Fern. Admiral is the non-white-dot model (Vermilion appeared only as NonWD) with open gold nib, this one having a nice semi-flex character and  Medium point. Generally, for the tougher colors, pens with plastic caps outvalue those with metal caps (not so for the "easy" colors), i guess because folks like to see as much of these special colors as possible.

Pen 2238F Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel $90 Fine Point. The "dark" Burgundy.
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	Plastic    Extra FIne
Point:   Fine Firm	Imprint:  bit light	Size:  5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS:   Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was  produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. This one in the darker of the two Burgundy plastics and packs a fine point nib. No dings to metal. Light wear to plastic. Imprint is legible but looks to be light- perhaps a light stamping, though i do not insist.

Pen 2241F  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  $105  Pastel Blue  Medium Point Triumph  Two-Tone 14k Nib
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium Point	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS:   Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was  produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. Valiant was the most expensive model with plastic cap available in all colors.

Pen 2367M  Sheaffer "truncated" Junior ~ 1934-5  $95 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Fine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity: NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 1/2 " 11.4cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS:    \\This is the pen that preceded the Balance Junior, which would adopt the clip style and use of white trim on all pen colors. A humble pen in size and price point, it nonetheless holds collector interest for its role in the Balance pen pantheon, though i'm not sure a pantheon can contain pens.   Nice smooth medium point with just a hint of flex/responsiveness.

Pen 2287  SHeaffer Balance Oversized  $325 SOLD Gray-with-Red-Veins Celluloid.
Overall Grade:  User Grade	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/16" 14cm	PRICE: $325
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.  Wild red in the barrel. The pen has issues. The cap has couple hairlines in the lip which have been sealed. The cap has normal red veining whilst the barrel has about the heaviest red i've had the pleasure to see.  Priced appropriately given the flaw, and the possiblity of slightly different era cap/barrel

Pen 1675 Sheaffer Balance Roseglow Deluxe Standard Set. 1937  Near-Mint. $450 SOLD
Overall Grade:Nearmint	Trim:  NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect		cartouche is engraved "VB"
Point: Fine Semi-Flex	Imprint:   Razor sharp	Size:  5 3/8" by 1/2"	PRICE: $450
COMMENTS:  On the whole, Roseglow is the Balance color  today of greatest value and of highest cachet. Most sizes seem to have been produced just a year or so, vs 5 years for other striped colors. The vertically lined "Milled" or "Deluxe" Cap-band is a well recognized but uncatalogued variant that appears on perhaps one in every fifty Balances from the years it was produced.  This set is variably described as "Standard", "Fat Standard", "Slender Oversized". It is the second largest size. This is the non-lifetime form and packs a nice semi-flex correct Sheaffer  "Feather Touch" nib.  The mix  of Roseglow and the Deluxe cap-band in a large matching pen and pencil set makes for a nifty set.  I collect Roseglow and have probably 20 variants in my own collection.

Pen 1587 Sheaffer Balance Junior Ebonized Pearl ~ 1938  $150 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim:  superb		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Ex	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Med+	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  4 3/4"	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS:    This Ebonized Pearl "Junior" Balance is from relatively late in the Ebonized Pearl run, and packs the price code on the barrel (275), a feature probably introduced in 1938. Color on this one is superb (often these are quite ambered). The oh-so-fragile chrome-tone trim is Superb. A nifty Med+ writing point, to boot.

Pen 1685 Sheaffer Balance Stubby Standard Lifetime Marine Green Marble Celluloid  $225  SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim: usual specks of clip-ball brassing		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Excellent	Threads:  Perfect  .	color:  Excellent
Point: Med	Imprint:   Fine	Size:  4 3/4" by 1/2"	PRICE: $225 SOLD
COMMENTS:  One of the early colors, this pen has very crisp color and clean trim. The stubby pens are less common than the typical Standard pens.  A fat fireplug of a pen.  Nice-writing Medium Nib.

Pen 1856 Sheaffer Slender Balance in Jade Celluloid Superb Color   $250  SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  F-XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $250
COMMENTS:  A primo Balance.  Jade is notorious for the presence of discoloration, one reason the typical jade pen underprices other colors. Spectacular jade carries a premium.  This one is getttttinnnnggg up there.  Trim is clean save for the typical bit of brassing on the clip ball. THe nib is Sheaffer #3 with fine-xf point.  Pen has a clear sac to prevent future barrel discoloration.

Pen 1999 Sheaffer Snorkel Saratoga.  Gray. 1950'd  $100  SOLD
Overall Grade: Ex Grayc	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:  Saratoga saw a non-white-dot cap, open two-tone gold nib and "Sheaffer's" clip. This one is superb, with original model/price tag.

Pen 2042  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Buckskin Tan (pink) 1950's   $165  SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color: Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Extrafine	Threads:  perfect	clarity: NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $165
COMMENTS:  Valiant features a white-dot plastic cap and gold tubular (Triumph) nib.  Very clean, it is noted the two tone effect is no longer present on the gold nib.  One nice feature of this "better" color is the matching plastic (vs. black) for the gripping section.

Pen 2294 Sheaffer Lady Skripsert. Late 1950's $95 SOLD Red enamel/goldtone grid
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-Med	Imprint:  NA	Size: 5 1/2" 13.6cm	PRICE: $95
COMMENTS:  Clean nice writing pen. Available in wide variety of finishes. The enamel (?) did not respond well to wear, leaving these tricky to find in superb shape. Cartridge/converter filler.

Pen 2414F Sheaffer Snorkel SIGNATURE.  $170 SOLD SOLID 14K Cap Band. Pastel 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 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $170 SOLD
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. The charm of Signature, vs the wider gold-band Autograph, is that Signature can be had in colors other than black.

Pen 2411F Sheaffer Snorkel SIGNATURE Set.  $165 SOLD SOLID 14K Cap Band. Burgundy. (pencil is a "toss in")
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Fine-Med	Imprint:  VG	Size:5 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $165 SOLD
COMMENTS: Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's was  produced in an impressive array of colors and trim.The line is between Fine and Medium to my eye. Pens with solid gold cap-bands are well less common than the average Snork. This one writes a nice smooth  line with the expected two tone conical (Triumph) nib. The charm of Signature, vs the wider gold-band Autograph, is that Signature can be had in colors other than black. The pencil (tarnish not brassing on clip- i'll wipe it off) is included as it was part of the original set, and has same name engraved, but has lost part of its white dot (El Zorno probably could replace, if you wanted).

Pen 2412F Sheaffer Snorkel 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-Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size:5 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $145 SOLD
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) Duncan Gary. Or... maybe Gary Duncan.  Pen has few very light scratches.

Pen 2381 Sheaffer Snorkel Stateman. Pastel Green   $100 SOLD
Overall Grade:  NM	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Perfect	Threads: perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5.5" 13.8cm	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS:  Nice writin' Snork, with Triumph (conical) PdAg point

Pen 2015 Sheaffer Balance Cherry Red Celluloid Loaner. Mid 1930's  $375 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Extra Fine
Point:  F-XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS:  A special pen.  Like most out there the other side of the barrel is stamped with the source of the load, Clyde Minich  in this case.  These often come seriously flawed. This one lacks those flaws. The white trim (nasty once pitted and worn) is very crisp.  No discoloration is present of the at risk red celluloid. No cracks. Great threads. Nice imprint.  Couple light marks on the plastic (can sort of see the worst of it in the picture down by the blind end).  An uncommon Balance in uncommon condition.

Pen 2285 Sheaffer Balance Standard ~1930 $300 SOLD 5-30 Model. Stunning Jade Celluloid  ~1930
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $300
COMMENTS:  An early Balance showing the glory of Jade celluloid. The pen overall is very clean, noting just a bit of the nearly always seen clip-ball brassing. Imprint is great. Color is outstanding, one of the best Jades i've had the pleasure to offer.  Jade is one of the plastics found overwhelmingly with severe discoloration.  Clean jade is scarce and desirable. I collect Jade pens and in ten years have acquired perhaps 40 superb examples in total.  Here's a peek at "typical" vs "excellent" Jade Sheaffers, noting this is the later "blue/green" Jade.

Pen 2299 Sheaffer Balance   SOLD $75 Gray-Red-Veins. Flat Ball Clip. Chrome trim
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: VG	Color:  exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Med lush writer	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 7/8" 12.4cm	PRICE: $75
COMMENTS:  Nice writing little Sheaffer in a "better" color. Clip is clean. Cap-band and lever so some wear and brassing. Later (1940's)  Sheaffer "33" nib writes a wet lush line.

Pen 2227-F  Sheaffer Feather Touch Full Size (Standard) Balance $165 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2 " 14cm	PRICE: $165
COMMENTS:  Following the Parker Vacumatic, Balance is my most collected pen.  So many colors and varieties.  This one is a very clean lever-fill "long standard" or full-size  model in striated brown celluloid.   A good "daily writer"

Pen 2361M Sheaffer Balance "First Year" 1929-ish  $105 SOLD Jet Black Celluloid. Long ball clip. Long barrel.
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size:5 3/4" 14.5cm	PRICE: $105
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, though the Balance preceded the Vacumatic. This one is the earliest contour found in Balance, with extra long barrel, short gripping section, sort cap etc. The plastic is very clean. It writes a smooth wet fine-medium line. Obviously, brassing is present at high points on clip and about 10% of cap-band. Nice user that actually has greater cachet than the typical mid-30's black Standard.

Pen 2230F Sheaffer "Self-Filler" Gold-Filled flat-top Vest Pocket 1920's  $140 SOLD XF-Broad+ high flex.
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: Fine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   High Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 3 7/8" 9.7cm	PRICE: $140
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer metal pens are well less common than, say, Waterman metal pens. Featuring the early "Sheaffer Self-Fill" nib from the years before Sheaffer became better known for making nearly all nibs firm, this one packs high flex into  a small package. No brassing.  No edge dings. Just a pin ding or so to the body of the cap. Smooth finish gold-filled metal. I collect these, but this one is a duplicate, so now it can be yours.

Pen 2303 Sheaffer WASP VACUUM-FIL Oversized.   $200 SOLD Green "Screaming Souls in Purgatory" celluloid
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   ExtraFine semi-flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.cm	PRICE: $SOLD
COMMENTS:  I collect these. Two colors. At least two sizes (i have yet to find the Slender that a catalogue page suggests). This is the big one. Took me 18 months to encounter a decent one for sale (that guy in NJ would not sell me his Gray) and then I found two in one hour. When it rains it pours.  This one has some brassing to the cap-band but otherwise is very clean. A not unreasonable candidate for plating.  If you'd like to learn bit more about this WASP, do see the essay i cobbled together recently. PROFILE:  WASP SCREAMING SOULS IN PURGATORY

Pen 1926 Sheaffer 3-25 "Coral Red" Celluloid Flat-Top  $225 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4"	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS:   An all-correct mid-1920's Sheaffer in the Coral Red celluloid that looks disturbingly Duofold-like. A clean pen with great trim and imprint. Correct 3-25 nib.  Amongst the plastic flat-top pens, orange is qwll less commonly seen than are black, black/pearl and jade. They also are more scarce than orange pens by Parker.  This one is quite clean, with only the common clip-ball brassing (can see it in the photo) keeping the trim from perfection.

Pen 2289 Sheaffer Tucky, "First Style" Gold Filled  $275 SOLD 1940-ish GF pen with threaded back end.
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect both ends	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine.	Imprint:  Exc	Size:  4 1/2" 10.5cm	PRICE: $275  SOLD
COMMENTS:  One of the best of the Tuckaways. Only the first style metal Tuckies has threads at the butt end of pen as well as near the gripping section. Lever filler. No engraving in cartouche.(pic reused from pen 2290 as pen sold to a "wish-list")

Pen 2290 Sheaffer Tuckaway, "First Style" Gold Filled  $275  sold 1940-ish GF pen with threaded back end.
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect both ends	clarity:    NA
Point:   Extrafine.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 4 1/2" 10.5cm	PRICE: $275  sold
COMMENTS:  One the best of the Tuckaways. Only the first style metal Tuckies has threads at the butt end of pen as well as near the gripping section. Lever filler. No engraving in cartouche. Superb condition. No dings.

Pen 2310  Sheaffer Balance Oversized Pencil  $120 1937-1941 Golden Pearl Celluloid
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: na	Threads:  NA	clarity:    NA
Point:   na	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.1cm	PRICE: $120
COMMENTS:  The pencil to match the OS Balanace pen. This one has very clean trim and plastic. Typical slight gap between top and bottom results from plastic shrinkage over the  years. This can be corrected by turning down the mechanism, but i tend to have 'em left alone.

Pen 2321 Sheaffer Balance Oversized Pencil  $135 1937-1941 Golden Pearl Celluloid
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   NA	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.1cm	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS: The pencil to match the OS Balanace pen. This one has very clean trim and plastic. No gap on this one. Speck of brassing on bottom edge of radius clip.

Pen 2229-F  Sheaffer Lifetime Full Size (Standard) Balance Set $125 Canadian pen  with uncommon WASP-style clip
Overall Grade:  Very Good	Metal: Good	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Exc	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-Med smooth.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14 cm	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  Following the Parker Vacumatic, Balance is my most collected pen.  So many colors and varieties.    This Canadian issue pens features a clip- reminiscent of that seen on some Sheaffer WASP pens- that is found only on some Canadian pens.  The pen features the  well known, extra-steep saddle separating the white overlay from native gold of the nib. An odd-duck variant.  Condition of the set if Very Good. Pen grades VG with clean clip, about 50% brassing of cap-band, few light scratches on plastic and excllent nib. The pencil has total brassing of the clip and 50% brassing of the band. But then... if the trim had been perfect throughout, the set would be twice the price... or more.

Pen 2270R  Sheaffer "Statesman/1000" Long Standard Balance $220 SOLD Silver Pearl Celluloid. FLEXIBLE NIB
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: Extrafine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   F-M FLEX	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.8cm	PRICE: $220 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. Call it Standard, Fat Standard, Slender OS, "1000" or eventually, Statesman, it is a fairly hefty pen. This model originally was priced the same as the oversized model, and is a wee bit thinner. A rock solid pen for he who wishes a nice Balance. Great color. Bit of trim speckling on lever. Quite uncommon for Balance this one has a flex nib. Smooth too. Very clean for Silver Pearl, which tends to see heavy ambering and trashing of the chrome trim.

Pen 2298 Sheaffer Balance Golf Pencil  $120
Overall Grade:  MINT	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NA	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   NA.	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: Short	PRICE: $120  SOLD
COMMENTS:  Charming little Vest Pocket pencil unused with perfect color.

Pen 2271R  Sheaffer "Statesman/1000" Long Standard Balance  $95 Vacumania's Basement. Carmine Red  Celluloid.  SOLD
Overall Grade:  VG*	Metal: Extrafine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.8cm	PRICE: $95
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. Call it Standard, Fat Standard, Slender OS, "1000" or eventually, Statesman, it is a fairly hefty pen. This model originally was priced the same as the oversized model, and is a wee bit thinner. Carmine is a high cachet color. A nearly invisible stress crack above the white dot (occasionally these happen at tips) accounts for $100+ price drop.

Pen 2286 Sheaffer Balance Oversized  $375  SOLD Silver Pearl Striped Celluloid:  1937-1941
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: $375
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. Probably dates to early part of the color run, lacking the "1000" imprint that appeared later. Color and trim are excellent. It has a  monotone smooth Sheaffer Lifetime nib. Clean silver pearl celluloid (often ambers) and clean white trim (does not clean up as well as GF) are not so easy to locate.

Pen 1985 Sheaffer Standard Balance. "1000" Lifetime Statesman late 1930's Jet Black Celluloid $125
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Firm Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4"	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  Nice monotone Sheaffer Lifetime Nib.  A conservative high cachet pen in  its day.

Pen 1897 Sheaffer's WASP Vacuum-Fill 1937 "Screaming Souls in Purgatory" Standard size. Medium Flex Nib.  $165 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Extra Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Medium Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5"	PRICE: $165
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer sub-brands appeal to many- though perhaps not a majority- of Sheaffer collectors.  Often poorly characterized by available company literature, research poses challenges.  The pen shown above exists in Green and Gray celluloid, in two or three sizes. It is catalogued as a lever filler, though i have at least one pen of this sort as the more scarce twist filler. The wrapped celluloid with oblong black splotches on pearlescent background gave rise to the description "screaming souls in purgatory" after I posted a discussion about the pen on one of the boards. I like the name. When collecting this sort, watch for wear to the fragile trim and for cracks in the thinner-than-Sheaffer-proper nibs. This one is very clean with minor trim wear, great color and  nice nib.

Pen 1932 Sheaffer Vacuum-Fill Standard  $225 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Lush Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer's sub-brands encompass some beautiful and interesting pens.  Filling mechanisms were tested before hititng the main brand. This one is a primo example of the Vacuum-Fill line and is of the sort often confused for Demonstrator s, which it is not.  Near Mint Barrel Clarity. Plunger filler restored properly (drilled and resealed packing unit, not "pink plugged".

Pen 1965 Sheaffer WASP VACUUM-FIL.  Standard Size. "Screaming Souls in Purgatory" Celluloid.  Silver Pearl  $135
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Slight wear	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point: f-m	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 "	PRICE: $135
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 colos at least two sizes. Decent trim is key.

Pen 2267 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Full Periwinkle  $275 Late 1950's. Canadian. Matching gripping Section.
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.2cm	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS:  Valiant is one of the "tough" Snork colors, along with Mandarin, Fiesta Red, Periwinkle, Peacock and Fern.  This one is very clean. It features two tone conical "Triumph" nib and white dot plastic cap. Generally, for the tougher colors, pens with plastic caps outvalue those with metal caps (not so for the "easy" colors), i guess because folks like to see as much of these special colors as possible. Consider.. the three Snorkel Blues...

Pen 2268 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Mandarin (pumpkin) Orange $250 SOLD
Overall Grade:  User Grade	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2cm	PRICE: $250
COMMENTS:  Valiant is one of the "tough" Snork colors, along with Mandarin, Fiesta Red, Periwinkle, Peacock and Fern.  This one is very clean. It features two tone conical "Triumph" nib and white dot plastic cap. Generally, for the tougher colors, pens with plastic caps outvalue those with metal caps (not so for the "easy" colors), i guess because folks like to see as much of these special colors as possible.

Pen 2232F  Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel  $80 SOLD Two tone gold Triumph (conical) nib
Overall Grade:  Extra Fine	Metal: extra fine	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-to-XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8"  14.2 cm	PRICE: $80  SOLD
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer's massively successful "51" fighter during the 1950's, produced in an impressive array of colors and trim. This one packs a fine point (as per the Sheaffer code on the nib) that borders on extra-fine. Smooth line with nice ink-flow.  No dings. Couple light marks on the cap. Great imprint. 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.  Good daily writer, no doubt.

Pen 2213 Sheaffer Targa. Powder Black  $110 SOLD (note. pen-in--box shown larger than usual scale)
Overall Grade:  NM/Mint-Dipped	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Perfect	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $110
COMMENTS:  Nice clean nearmint pen.Original nib grade chalkmark still on gripping setion. Model sticker with code  1003 still on back of cap. Probably a late 1980's pen. I don't focus on Targas but don't mind when they arrive in newly-acquired collections. They are sound pens. The black powder coat sort of finish on this one gives nice feel in hand.

Pen 2217  Sheaffer Targa. Lined Chrome Finish $125  BROAD NIB  SOLD Pen NOT shown to usual scale.
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal:  NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   BROAD	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  Clean 1980's-1990's-ish Sehaffer Targa. Classic inlaid nib full  broad and so marked on section.  The lined chrome finish I find appealing.

Pen 2218 Sheaffer Targa Red Laque Swirl  $135 SOLD Pen (comes with Sheaffer Box) not shown to usual scale
Overall Grade:  nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size:5 3/8"  13.6cm	PRICE: $135 SOLD
COMMENTS:  A clean 1980's-1990's-ish Sheaffer Targa. I'm no  a Targa collector, though i seem to be stumbling across more of them all the tiem. The finish on this one  I find very appealing.

Pen 2220 Sheaffer Targa Green Laque Swirl $135 SOLD Near Mint with red sheaffer box tossed in the mix. Pen not shown to usual scale
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine-Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6 cm	PRICE: $135
COMMENTS:  A clean 1980's-1990's Targa. The swirled finish is appealing. Save for the two in this update, i'd not had chance to handle this pattern before. Of course, i handle few Targas.Nib is responsive, giving a bit under pressure

Pen 2098 Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men One)  in high-cachet Gray  $365
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $365
COMMENTS:  The "Fat Snorkel" PFM really was the last of the oversized FP's from American companies for decades to com. 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). Gray, a late introduction, is by far the most scarce color.  I've owned three total gray pens, just one in this trim.

Pen 1868  Sheaffer PFM I Snorkel Filler  $225
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  F-M Smooth	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $225
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. A blue PFM-I, this one has the expected white trim and PdAg nib. Otherwise cosmetically sound, a tiny fleabite chit  is noted at very bottom of the turning knob- you can see it in the photo.

Pen 1971 SHEAFFER PFM V Burgundy   $275  SOLD
Overall Grade: VG	Metal: Some dings and brass	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Med	Imprint:  VG	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $275  SOLD
COMMENTS:  The plump nib  on this pen is a major "upgrade" to those collector-users who value pens that have something beyond the usual "fine-medium" point. The plastic on this pen is peachy. The cap has wear. Some brassing at the top edges. A couple small dings and scuffs. Not a presentation piece. But, no fatal flaws and nice full Medium point. Priced down due to cap marks.

Pen 1887 Sheaffer Snorkel. Scarce Color. Vermilion. Nearmint. Chalk Marked. Replacement Nib  $175 SOLD
Overall Grade: NM	Metal: Perfect	Color:  perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition:NM open gold	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Extra Fine	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	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. A much better color nearmint with barrel chalkmarks an "extrafine" sticker still wrapping the gripping section. Seems this pen once had the scarce "accountants" nib and the chalk marks indicate this ('acct'), so this nib is a replacement nib.

Pen 1952 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman set. Gray. Mint in Box   $125
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint PdAg	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $125
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. STATESMAN is a white-dot set, with plasic cap and conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. Mint. Stickered. Fills with Water. Perfect. Gray. May not be returned if inked or dipped, but water testing is fine. Does not get much better.

Pen 1889 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral  $95 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Extra Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	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. Pastel Green for this one. Nearmint with sticker (nib grade sticker still on gripping section). Just a wisp of ink on water testing.

Pen 2002 Sheaffer Admiral 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:  XF	Imprint:  Gone	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $80 SOLD
COMMENTS:  Nice Basic Snork. The Snorkel Admiral features an open-style gold nib, non-white dot plasic cap and "Sheaffer's" Clip.  This onie has a semi-flex nib, adding a bit to its charm as a writer.  No manufacturer's imprint present on the barrel.  Pen is unworn and seems not to have been stamped.

Pen 2048 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant in scarce Peacock (not Pastel) Blue    $275
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  F	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS:  VALIANT was the most expensive plastic-capped Snork. It features a cap with white dot and smooth clip and packs a conical (Triumph) two tone gold nib.  Given that plastic capped pens in the "rare" colors outvalue metal-capped pens, the Valiant with all its high line features, i'd guess is the most valuable Peacock Snork.  Just sweet.

Pen 2078 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  Set Mint-in-Box with Instructions $135  Pastel Green
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. VALIANT is a white-dot model, further upscaled by presence of two-tone gold conical (Triumph) nib. Pastel Green is one of the more common colors, having sold well for a long time. This one is pristine. Might fill. Sac has not been replaced. May not be returned if inked/dipped, though water testing is ok.  Fresh Sac can be installed at your request for $30 additional.

Pen 2061 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Mandarin Orange.    $250  SOLD
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $250
COMMENTS:  Mandarin Orange resides in  the "tough" category of Snorkel colors. 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.  Valient was the most expensive all-plastic pen, featuring a white dot cap and conical (Triumph) nib. Superb condition.

Pen 1827 Sheaffer near-modern all gold-plated Crest. ? 1980's ? $125 SOLD
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  NA	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition:Nearnint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer near-modern Crest. All gold-plated. Cartridge/converter (not included) fill. Fine point.

Pen 1514 Sheaffer PFM-V (Pen For Men 5) three piece set   $525 sd
Overall Grade: Fine	Trim:  see comments.	Color: Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Medium	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5.375"	PRICE: $525
COMMENTS:   The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. This three piece set features the fountain pen, a ballpoint and pencil.  The fountain pen grades fine+ with a couple specks of brassing on the cap and brassing of the small blind cap's metal bottom plate, probably from tapping on a table. NOTE-Pencil has a crack in the barrel and is tossed in as a user.

Pen 2222 Sheaffer Snorkel Autograph Set. Solid 14k Trim  $300 SOLD Mint-in-Box. Inner and outer box. Unengraved. Superb. Pens not shown to usual scale
Overall Grade:  Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition:  Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   F	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 14cm	PRICE: $300
COMMENTS:  The second fanciest Snork, behind only the solid gold Masterpiece. This one has hallmarked solid 14k clips and bands. Unlike most, this set has not been engraved.  Mint in box, with nib grade sticker still on pen.  May not be returned if inked or dipped. Original sac works fine with water testing. Fresh sac can be placed if desired for additional $30 and modest shipping delay.

Pen 2212 Sheaffer PFM IV (Pen For Men 4) Nearmint in Box. Black.   $525 SOLD "Mint/Dipped". Fully Ron Zorn restored. Bold chalk marks. Superb. (set in box NOT shown to usual scale)
Overall Grade:  Mint/Dipped	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Perfect	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Med.	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $525
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).   PFM IV is the most scarce trim configuration available on all the colors.  This one is about perfect. When restored a wisp of inky water was noted, indicating the set had been dipped at least once.

Pen 2300 Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men One). 1959-1963 $250 SOLD Nearmint. Chalkmarked. Medium nib gives lush Medium+ line
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Lush Medium	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $250
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).   PFM I has plastic cap, white trim, and PdAg white nib. This one is a superb writer, which doesn't hurt

Pen 2223 Sheaffer PFM III (Pen For Men 3) Blue  $375   SOLD Nearmint. Chalkmarked. Original PFM Box.
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.6cm	PRICE: $375
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).  Blue is a better color. This one grades near mint with some of the original chalkmarks still showing. Correct Snorkel box has a gold-tone inlaid nib symbol on the leatherette cover.

Pen 2224 Sheaffer Imperial Sterling Silver Touchdown Set $240 SOLD
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  Exc	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 13/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $240 SOLD
COMMENTS:  One of the niftiest of the Sheaffer Imperial series, featuring the general look of the PFM,  the Touchdown filling system,  and a hefty metal outer structure. Dates probably to late 1960's.

Pen 2295 Sheaffer Imperial Sterling Silver  $235 SOLD Converter Fill. Late 1960's (?)  Very Fine Diamond pattern
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS:  Fancy Imperials... underappreciated pens.  This one is a great writer. No dings. I left the patina on the silver (i like toning) but can wipe it down and give you bright white metal if you prefer.  Well less common than in the wide-diamond pattern. Converter fill (included)

Pen 2186 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper . Fiesta Red  $240
Overall Grade:  Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.0cm	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.  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 2181 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman. Mandarin Orange $250
Overall Grade:  Nearmint	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium PdAg.	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 5/8" 14.0cm	PRICE: $250
COMMENTS:   Mandarin resides amongst the top snorkel colors.  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.  Valient was the most expensive all-plastic pen, featuring a white dot cap and conical (Triumph) nib. Superb condition

Pen 2192  Sheaffer Snorkel Autograph  $165 Solid 14k Trim.
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: smooth Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5.5" 14 cm	PRICE: $165
COMMENTS:  About t Snorks with solid gold trim (Autograph model) present obvious charm to the collector. This one has no engravings. Clean pen. Light overall wear. Correct conical (triumph) two tone gold nib.

Pen 1957 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Set-in-Box with Instructions $225 Desirable Buckskin Tan
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM open gold	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. Buckskin Tan is a "better" color, a pale beige/pink resembling the old Crayola "flesh" color.  Matching gripping section (with black stripe) enhances eye appeal.  instruction sheet stored below pen tray. Lovely set.  ADMIRAL features plastic non-white-dot cap and open style gold nib.

Pen 2050 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. Peacock Blue (not Pastel Blue)    $245
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  Med	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS: Sentinel packs the two tone, white-dot metal cap and two tone gold conical (Triumph) nib.  Peacock Blue is amongst the very high cachet  colors  found in snorkeldom. Sentinel was the most expensive model to feature this color. Peacock is one of three blue-based colors found amongst the snorks.  This one is Nearmint with remnants of nib-grade stricker  on the gripping section.

Pen 2051 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. Fiesta Red   $290 Mint with nib-grade sticker
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  Med	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $290
COMMENTS:  Fiesta Red is one of the top colors in Snorkeldom. This one is mint with nib-grade sticker on gripping section. Fills with water when tested with original sac. May not be returned if inked or dipped. Fresh sac can be installed for $30 if desired. Fiesta is quite close to Vermilion but is a bit more subtle and desaturated in comparison. A hot wee Snork.

Pen 2062 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Vermilion   $240
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  Medium	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS:  Vermilion  is amogst the "tough" category of Snorkel colors. 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. This one has a matching gripping section, too.   ADMIRAL features plastic non-white dot cap and open gold nib. Superb condition.

Pen 1828 Sheaffer Targa Matte Black finish. Near Mint Stickered. Probably late 1980's   $80
Overall Grade: NM	Metal: Exc	Color:  Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Fine	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5.5"	PRICE: $80
COMMENTS:  A Nice ol' Targa with price sticker (not showing) on opposite side of clip. Fine point, inlaid nib.  Pretty pen. Cartridge/converter fill (not provided)

Pen 2199 Sheaffer Touchdown "Forest Green" Late 1940's $125
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/4" 13.2cm	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  The Touchdown and later Snorkel went head to head with Parker's "51". This color is a bit lighter than the Forest Green of the "51". the pen is fatter. Offhand i don'tknow the model name. Probably Sovereign or Sentinel or something similar.  Nijce writer.

Pen 1870 Sheaffer PFM III in Jet Black. Snorkel Filler True Broad Stub/Italic Nib  $370 SOLD Monster Nib Alert
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Broad Stub/Italic	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: 370
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 the expected gold-filled  trim and Solid Gold nib. Yes, and it has a Broad true stub (nearly italic) nib.  Scarce nib.

Pen 2099 Sheaffer PFM 1 (Pen For Men 1). Jet Black $245 Wahhhh... My user pen from the hospital for nearly a year.
Overall Grade:  Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Medium+	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $245
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.   This one packs a medium+ nib and writes a wet line. This one became my regular user for nearly a year. Fun pen.

Pen 2190 Sheaffer PFM I (pen for men 1) Burgundy  $270 MINT with original Chalkmarks. Unrestored (can be restored on request)
Overall Grade:  MINT	Metal: Mint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: MINT	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8" 13.5cm	PRICE: $270
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. This one is in mint condition. Has not met ink. Has part of original chalkmarks on it. May not be returned if inked or dipped. If you would like it sacced and functioning, please add $30 to price and give me week or so to have the work done.

Pen 1989 Sheaffer PFM II  Black. 1959-63  $245
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: exc*	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS:  Clean PFM with nice very fine point. Of note, the cap is  free of dings, but as the initial frost had faded, i did have it lightly refrosted.  Correct PdAg inlaid nib.

Pen 1693 Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Standard/1000/Statesman. Lever Filler Striped Green Celluloid 1938-1941.  $185
Overall Grade: Excellent	Trim: Excellent	Color: Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition:Exc	Threads:  Perfect.	Clarity: Mild red
Point: Med	Imprint:   Exc	Size:   5.5"	PRICE: $185
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. Call it Standard, Fat Standard, Slender OS, "1000" or eventually, Statesman, it is a fairly hefty pen. This model originally was priced the same as the oversized model, and is a wee bit thinner. A rock solid pen for he who wishes a nice Balance.

Pen 1696 Sheaffer Balance Standard Jet Black "Statesman/1000" Late 1930's Plunger Filler. Restored. Nice clarity. Smooth Medium+ nib  $100
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  CLEAN		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  Quite Nice
Point: Medium+	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5.3/8"	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS:    Plunger-fill Balances generally underprice leverl fillers, due to challenges in restoring this style.  This one had proper restoration (no pink plugs) with a drill out of the packing unit, placement of new seal and resealing of front panel.  Only flaw of sorts is wee bit of blind cap misalignment.  A particularly smooth writer with plump iridium.

Pen 1927 Sheaffer 46 Special "Coral Red" Celluloid Flat-Top  $240
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: 240
COMMENTS:  An all-correct mid-1920's Sheaffer in the Coral Red celluloid that looks disturbingly Duofold-like. A clean pen with great trim and imprint.  Amongst the plastic flat-top pens, orange is well less commonly seen than are black, black/pearl and jade. They also are more scarce than orange pens by Parker. It is noted that this one is NOT a 3-25. Rather it is a "46 Special", believed to represent the transition period when red Hard Rubber gave way to celluloid orange pens, but before the model was renamed 2-35 in its first catalog appearance as a plastic pen.  Cap is not marked 3-25. Barrel bottom has a "D", with letters cropping up on early pens such as this.  Nib of course is a 46-special   This one is quite clean, with only a wee bit of  clip-ball brassing  keeping the trim from perfection.

Pen 1846 Sheaffer Oversized Flat Top Set. Probably  mid-late 1930's Jade Green Celluloid. Excellent Color.  $395
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Lush Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $395
COMMENTS:  Jade is one of the colors most predisposed to discoloration and whose value is most impacted by that process.  This "late" flat-top (last catalogued around 1929, but perhaps produced as late as the late 1930's) features what is believed to be a later and perhaps inherently more stable jade celluloid. The color on this one is very nice, approaching the color of the other jade flat-top offered in this website update. The trim overall is clean, noting a 2mm band of brassing running from top to bottom of the cap-band (not shown in the pic- THAT dark band is just my usual shadow, generated by the light tent)  Matching pencil is included, which has specks of brassing and occasional pin dings to the metal.

Pen 2159 Sheaffer Balance oversized. 1937-41 $375 An Excellent El Zorno restoration
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Ex	Threads:  perfect	clarity:   NA
Point:   fine-med Smoothy	Imprint:  Exc	Size:  5 9/16th"   13.8cm	PRICE: $375
COMMENTS:    Following the Parker Vacumatic, Balance is my most collected pen.  So many colors and varieties.  This one is a very clean lever-fill oversized model in striated Marine Green.  One speck of brass on cap-band. Very smooth classic "upturned" sheaffer two tone nib.

Pen 2178 Sheaffer Balance Standard (full size) Marine Green  $170 SOLD
Overall Grade:  ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2" 13.9cm	PRICE: $170  SOLD
COMMENTS:  Following the Parker Vacumatic, Balance is my most collected pen. This one is a long standard size (full size) in non-white dot trim. Proper two tone nib. great color, trim, imprint. One tiny scratch on barrel from full blown Excellent.

Pen 2191 Sheaffer Balance Lifetime. Long Slender model  $125 SOLD Marine Green Striated Celluloid. 1937-1941
Overall Grade:  Exc-NM	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Nearmint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/2" 14.0cm	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:  Following Parker Vacumatic, Balance is my most collected pen.  This one is the $8.75 Lifetime model that eventually would be named Statesman. Very clean exampe

Pen 2145 Sheaffer Flat-Top Senior (oversized pen)  $235 Black and Pearl Celluloid ~ 1928
Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Trace clip ball brassing	Color:  Very Good	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: fine-medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"  13.6cm	PRICE: $235
COMMENTS:  A nice clean flat-topp Sheaffer, with respectable color, more ambered than some, but less ambered than most :-)

Pen 1959 Sheaffer large solid-gold trimmed  AUTOGRAPH Triumph-Nib   $225 Solid 14k Gold Cap-band and CLip
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone Triumph	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Extra Fine	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: A significant set, as large Autograph level pens (mid-late 1940's) don't crop up often. Lever filling system is an added bonus.  The clips and cap-bands are hallmarked 14k.  Pencil appears to be mint. Nice original gift box. Superb set. I'm tempted to hang on to this one.

 

Pen 1277 Sheaffer Flat Top Gold Filled. ~ early 1920's   Flex nib $160
Overall Grade: Good	Trim:  Brassing to clip ball, lever and barrel bottom. Some scratches in clip. Few pin marks and light dings.	Color:  NT	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: EXC #3 Sheaffer Self-Filler	Threads:  Closes occasionally a hair off center.	NOTE Clip has 1-2 mm of play or movement.
Point: Fine Full Flex	Imprint:   Fine-Exc	Size: 5" by 3/8"	PRICE: $190
COMMENTS:  Early metal overlay sheaffers are not common, relative to Wahl and Waterman pens. This one is worn but is not a disaster. In crisp shape a $500-600 pen, it is priced down due to the cited flaws. An affordable user.  Nice writer.  $160

Pen 2149 Sheaffer Balance Oversized  ~ 1939. Wide-WIndow Transparency  $435 High-Flex Nib (Monster Nib Alert!)
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:   XF High Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $435
COMMENTS:  Following the Parker Vacumatic, Balance is my most collected pen.  So many colors and varieties.  This one is a very clean plunger-fill oversized model in striated Marine Green. The nib is about the most flexible i've seen in a big Balance. The barrel transparency is done in the less common dual-wide-window (vs lines all around the pen) and in fact the picture underestimates the barrel clarity which is quite nice.  The funky transparency and the quite flexible nib  make for a nifty pen.

Pen 2079  Sheaffer Balance OS "gray/black" Gray Pearl 1935 $525 SOLD
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: capband brassing 70%	Color:  Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: perfect	clarity:  Exc Amber	Plastic:  Exc
Point:  F	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $525 SOLD
COMMENTS:  Uncommon color. First of the catalogued plunger-fill Sheaffers. Nice clarity to barrel. Decent overall color. Ron Zorn proper plunger restoration.

Pen 2080 Sheaffer Balance OS  Carmine Red Plunger Filler $525 SOLD
Overall Grade: Extrafine	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: $525 SOLD
COMMENTS:  Carmine OS Balances are  not so common. This one has grand eye appeal. Proper plunger fill restoration by Ron Meloche

Pen 2081 Sheaffer Balance OS Marine Green Striped.   $350 SOLD
Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Excellent	Threads:  perfect	clarity:  Perfect	Plastic: Exc
Point:  Med	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $350 SOLD
COMMENTS:  Excellent pen with nice color, etc.

Pen 2082 Sheaffer Balance OS Golden Pearl. $495  Sold High Flex Nib. Uncommon in Balance
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Flex Medium	Imprint: Exc	Size:  5 1/2"	PRICE: $495 SOLD
COMMENTS:  Flex nibs are uncommon amongst Sheaffer pens.  This one is high flex. A "special nib"

Pen 1676 Sheaffer Balance Roseglow Stubby Standard Set. 1937 Canadian. Unusual size/trim configuration   $325
Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim:  Exc+	Color:  Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib shape: clean twotone	Threads:  Perfect
Point: Fine.	Imprint:   Razor Sharp	Size:  4 3/4" by 1/2"	PRICE: $325
COMMENTS:  On the whole, Roseglow is the Balance color  today of greatest value and of highest cachet. Most sizes seem to have been produced just a year or so, vs 5 years for other striped colors. This set packs some unusual features. The size is a known but uncatalogued  (at least in these later "striped" colors) Stubby Standard model. It is well fatter than all the ladies' and junior level pens, and indeed will thread the cap from the long standard $10 Lifetime pens. It is... uncommon. Further, this set is Canadian in origin and as such has a clip not seen on USA-made striped Balances, the so-called humped-ball clip with Sheaffer markings. USA-made pens by this era feature the unmarked radius clip.  This set just pops... clean as the proverbial whistle. I collect Roseglow and have probably 20 variants in my collection.

 

Pen 1689 Sheaffer Balance Oversized Set in Box 1937-1941 Golden Pearl Striped Celluloid   $445
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  Couple specks of brassing at bottom of band		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  Exc
Point: Medium	Imprint:   Excellent	Size:  5.5"	PRICE: $445
COMMENTS:    The Big Boy of Sheafferdom. Great color. Very smooth writer. Pencil works and grades nearmint.

Pen 1697-1 Sheaffer Oversized Balance Jet Black Celluloid Radius Clip  Late 1930's  $235
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  no brass.		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Thread:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine firm	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5.5"	PRICE: $235
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.   A clean, classic pen, with monotone Sheaffer Lifetime nib.

Pen 1698-2 Sheaffer Balance Oversized. Black Celluloid Radius Clip Late 1930's  $215
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Trim:  Exc		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint:   Exc	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 marks can be seen on the plastic  It packs a smooth monotone LIfetime Sheaffer nib.

Pen 1702-6 Sheaffer Balance Oversized Radius Clip. Late 1930's  $215
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Trim:  Exc	Plastic: Extra Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point:  Medium	Imprint:   Fine	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.   Smooth Medium point. Scattered very light marks on the plastic.

Pen 2101 PFM V (Pen For Men Five)  Burgundy $235
Overall Grade: VG	Metal: VG	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   XF-F	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 com. 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 "V" is the fanciest trim available on all colors save black. This one will make a nice user. No fatl flaws it has com cap brassing and couple cap scuffs showing brass. There is  chip in the white dot.  Fully restored and writing a smooth wet Fine-XF line, it offers an affordable PFM V, with couple hundred knocked off the price of "excellent".

Pen 2074 Sheaffer PFM II (Pen For Men 2). Green. 1959-63  $275 In PFM Box with Instructions
Overall Grade: Excellent	Metal: Exc	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $275
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.  Gray is the most scarce color and whilst Blue often is cited as second least common, i find that Green is more difficult to encounter.  This is the only Green "II" i've owned. Terrific condition. The PFM Box  is in brown leatherette with a nifty touch- a gold town inlaid nib symbol on top.

Pen 1872 Sheaffer PFM III. Snorkel Filler. Burgundy.  $315
Overall Grade: Exc+	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Fine-Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	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. 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 Burgundy PFM III with gold filled trim and solid gold nib. A quite smooth wet-writing fine-medium point enhances the package.

Pen 2052 Sheaffer PFM III (Pen For Men 3). Burgundy 1959-63   $315
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	clutch:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	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. 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.  This one is clean and writes quite nicely.

Pen 1978df  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  Buckskin Tan (Pink) Broad Semi-Flex Two-tone Gold Triumph Nib  $185 Special Nib alert
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: Med-Broad Semi-Flex	Imprint:  Exc	Size:5 3/8"	PRICE: $185
COMMENTS:   A reet sweet Snork. Buckskin Tan is a mid-level color, well more uncommon than the entry-level colors. The nib is a one-in-a-hundred. Probably full broad, i call it med-broad to err on the conservative side. AND, it is semi-flex.  Grand Pen

Pen 2055 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Mandarin Orange    $245
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  M	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS:  Mandarin resides amongst the top snorkel colors.  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.  Valient was the most expensive all-plastic pen, featuring a white dot cap and conical (Triumph) nib. Superb condition.

Pen 2058 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel. Periwinkle   $225
Overall Grade:  Fine	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Few light marks
Point:  Med	Imprint:  Gone	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS:  SENTINEL packs a white-dot metal two-tone cap and two-tone gold conical (Triumph) nib. Periwinkle is one of the top  two or three colors in Snorkeldom and should not be confused with the common Pastel Blue or with the also scarce Peacock Blue. This one is a sound example but hardly superb.  The imprint- unless it was never stamped, is gone from the barel. There is bit of a posting mark at back of barrel, from the metal cap. Couple light marks are found on the plastic. Still, a verrrrry tough to find Snork.

Pen 1333 Sheaffer Legacy (Modern Pen) Burgundy with brushed GF cap $185 MINT BOXED MODERN
Overall Grade: MINT IN BOX	Trim:  perfect	Color:  Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: MINT	Threads:  clutch works fine	Transparency:  NA	Click if link is hot, for more info
Point: Fine	Imprint:   NA		PRICE: $185
COMMENTS:  Sheaffer Legacy (Legacy II) , a near-modern hefty Sheaffer done in the style of Sheaffer's twenty+-year older PFM series. Touchdown self-filling

Pen 1705 Sheaffer PFM IV Snorkel-Fill Burgundy $450 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  clean		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Fine	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine firm	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5 1/4"	PRICE: $450 SOLD
COMMENTS:    PFM... the "fat" Snorkel.  1959-1963 production in five colors with five trim levels as well as the only-in-black Autograph, 26 catalogued pens can be collected. PFM IV is the most uncommon  of the 5 trim levels available in all colors.

Pen 1866 Sheaffer PFM III Snorkel Filler Uncommon in blue. Gold Filled Trim and Gold Nib  $325
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    Na
Point:  Extra Fine	Imprint:  Nearmint	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $325
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 Blue PFM III with gold filled trim and solid gold nib. A quite smooth extra-fine point only improves the package.

Pen 2025 Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men 1) Burgundy    $255
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	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. This one is a clean Burgundy and writes quite nicely.

Pen 2014 Sheaffer PFM III (Pen For Men 3) Navy Blue   $325 Medium+ Point
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic:
Point:  Medium+	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $325
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 Blue PFM III with gold filled trim and solid gold nib

Pen 1519 Sheaffer PFM V (Pen for Men 5) Navy Blue  $425
Overall Grade: Fine	Trim:  no brass. one tiny shallow cap  pin ding		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine firm	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  4.125"	PRICE: $425
COMMENTS:    The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. The "V" features a gold-fillec cap and blindcap plate and a solid gold nib. Blue is second in cachet only to gray.

Pen 1449 Sheaffer Imperial Goldfilled. $155
Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim:  Exc		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect Clutch		Click if link is hot, for more info
Point: Fine-Med. Smooth	Imprint:   Perfect	Size: 5  1/4"	PRICE: $155
COMMENTS:  One of the niftiest of the Sheaffer Imperial series, featuring the general look of the PFM, an aerometric filling unit and a hefty metal outer structure. Dates probably to late 1960's.

Pen 2073 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman PEACOCK (not Pastel) Blue $325 Mint In Box
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. STATESMAN is a white-dot model and features a tubular (Triumph) PdAg nib. Peacock Blue resides by the top end of the color hierarchy in Snorkeldom. Perhaps Fern and Periwinkle have more cachet.  This one is mint with price tag and with nib-grade sticker in place. Instricution sheet included. Might fill, but has not been resaced. May not be returned if inked or dipped. Water testing is fine. If you wish a fresh sac, one can be installed prior to shipping for $30.

Pen 1953 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Set Mint In Box  $135 ON HOLD Pastel Green
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Mint	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Mint
Point:  Fine PdAg	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. CLIPPER features white-dot metal cap and conical (Triumph) PdAg nib. Mint. Stickered. Fills with Water. Perfect. Gray. May not be returned if inked or dipped, but water testing is fine. Does not get much better.

Pen 1977df Sheaffer Snorkel Crest. Burgundy with GF Cap  $115
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: One pin ding	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point: extra fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS:  One tiny ding at very top of pen.  Couple marks at bottom   of cap. Ultra-Fine two-tone Triumph-style two tone gold  nib. The Crest variant was one of the more expensive Snorks at time of issue.

Pen 1979df   a Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  in Pastel Green White dot. Two-tone Gold Triumph nib  $100
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Tiny single Brass Speck	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point: Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS:  Nice Snork part of the White-Dot high line series. WIthin that group, this pen is elevated above its sister pen (Statesman) by presence of a two-tone gold Triumph (conical) nib instead of the Statesman's white PdAg nib.  Extra Smooth Fine Point t' boot.

Pen 1983 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral. Gold Open Point.  $70
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $70
COMMENTS:  Admiral initially was  the entry-level Snork, with non-white-dot plastic cap with "Sheaffer's" clip and with solid gold open nib. Later, a similar pen with PdAg nib- the Special- would take over the entry position, underpricing the Admiral.  Reaaalllly fine point on this one.

Pen 1946 Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman  set in Box. Black.  $115
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	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.  The Snorkel's filling mechanism in 1959 would find its way into the big Sheaffer PFM series. This one features a very smooth writing white dot pen in black with PdAg  triumph nib. Case and instructions included. Sweet.

Pen 1996 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant  1950's  $90
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: extrafine	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  Med	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS:  The Valiant packs a white dot plastic cap and two tone gold conical Triumph nib.

Pen 1997 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel  1950's Black $100
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $100
COMMENTS:  Sentinel features metal two tone white dot cap and conical (Triumph) two tone gold nib. This one is in nice shape noting some plating loss on the two tone nib.

Pen 2003  Sheaffer  Snorkel Statesman Black   $90   Neat Nib Alert- XF/ACCT sort of point.
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Exc
Point:  Ultrafine	Imprint:  Light	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $90
COMMENTS:  The Stateman is the entry point to the white-dot line of Snorks.  Smooth clip, plastic cap and PdAg conical (triumph) nib are the features.  A super-fine nib that is smooth gives this one a not-so-common writing point.

Pen 2008 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper Gray 1950's    $105
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 1/2"	PRICE: $105
COMMENTS:  CLIPPER packs a white dot metal cap and PdAg conical (Triumph) nib. Very smooth fine point on this one.

Pen 2019 Sheaffer Snorkel Clipper. Pastel Green   $115   Mint Double Sticker. Medium Point
Overall Grade: Mint	Metal: Mint	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  Med	Imprint:  Mint	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $115
COMMENTS:  CLIPPER features the proper white-dot metal cap and PdAg conical (Triumph) nib. This one is pristine.

Pen 2045 Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Set. Vermilion. 1950's. Nearmint    $240
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  F	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $240
COMMENTS:  ADMIRAL features matching plastic cap without white dot, "Sheaffer's" clip and open gold nib. Vermilion falls firmly into the "tough" color category for Snorks. A blinding fire-engine red, it also features matching color for the gripping section. The pen grades nearmint as it has met ink. the pencil appears to be mint.  Sweet set.

Pen 2054  Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant Set  in FERN (not Pastel, not Sage) Green   $340
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Perfect	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  F	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $340
COMMENTS:   Fern Green is the most scarce plastic in SnorkeldomWhilst 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. Ttis one is a Valiant, with matching cap, white dot, smooth clip and two tone gold nib, the most expensive model with plastic cap, It has the matching color gripping section, too. It is the highest level all-plastic snork in the most rare color.   The pen is nearmint (met ink, otherwise perfect). The pencil is perfect mint.

Pen 2059 Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel Mandarin Orange   $190  SOLD
Overall Grade: Fine	Metal: VG	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic:
Point:  XF	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $190
COMMENTS:  Sentinel packs a white-dot metal cap and a two-tone, gold, conical (Triumph) nib.  Mandarin is one of the top colors in Snorkeldom. The plastic (key part) is excellent in all respects. The cap has some wear. Brassing can be seen as per the picture. Hmmm. Might just have to grab a better cap for this one and re-list 'er. Mandarin is a tough color amongst Snorks.

Pen 2060 Sheaffer Snorkel Valiant. Periwinkle   $265
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads: perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic:
Point:  Med	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $265
COMMENTS: Periwinkle resides in the top couple colors found in Snorkeldom. 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. This one is a Valiant, with matching cap, white dot, smooth clip and two tone gold nib, the most expensive model with plastic cap. This one even has matching plastic for the gripping section. Superb pen in great shape.

Pen 1687 Sheaffer Flat Top Oversized Black-and-Pearl   $340 SOLD Nearmint Condition with Excellent Color
Overall Grade: NM	Trim:  Perfect	Color: Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect		PLASTIC:  Clean
Point: Fine Firm	Imprint:   Razor Sharp	Size:  5 3/8"	PRICE: $340 SOLD
COMMENTS:   I collect Sheaffer pens and am quite fond of them. Generally featuring rock-solid construction, they nonetheless are at risk- in certain celluloid colors- for discoloration. Finding clean Jade and clean Black-and-Pearl can take some doing. This one hits the mark. All correct with White Dot on top of cap and with Lifetime nib, the perfect trim and very clean color contribute to its charm. Most certainly not your typical Flat-Top Sheaffer.

Pen 1691 Sheaffer Flat Top  White-Dot/Lifetime Oversize Superb Jade Color   $395
Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim:  Exc		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA	Plastic: Personal name in barrel in small letters
Point: Fine firm	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5 3/8"	PRICE: $395
COMMENTS:    Jade is notorious for the presence of discoloration, one reason the typical jade pen underprices other colors. This one has superb color and is a verrrry clean pen. The barrel has a personalization (personal name) stamped in small neat letters, "george shaw". So superficial is this name, i could heat and polish it with no trace remaining. But, why take risk with a very special pen.

Pen 1838 Sheaffer Oversized Flat Top Set. Jet Black Celluloid.  Probably  1930's   $250
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:   Medium	Imprint:  Near Mint	Size: 5 5/16"	PRICE: $250
COMMENTS:  The pen trim is perfect at cap-band and clip. There are a couple scratches to the lever. The Pencil shows some brassing on clip-ball and at very top of clip.  Pen has very clean plastic.  A nice large Sheaffer set, all told.

Pen 1678 Sheaffer Balance Set  Stubby Standard Pen with Standard Pencil   $275   Gray-with-Red-Veins Celluloid. Better color. Uncommon size. Early-Mid 1930's
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Trim:  Perfect	Color: Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc*	ThreadsPerfect	Clarity  NA
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint:   Razor Sharp	Size:  4 3/4" by 1/2"	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS:   Gray with Red Veins is a high cachet color in the Sheaffer universe. Often discolored- even crazed-  and  at risk for hairline cap-lip cracks, finding clean specimens is a nontrivial venture.  This is a clean pair. Color is perfect. Trim is perfect. Imprint is perfect.  It is noted that the correct size, twotone,   *Lifetime-style Sheaffer nib is from a bit later era and marked not "Lifetime", "Feather Touch", or "5-30"  but is marked "14k". Gray-Red can be found in at least two evolutionary clip styles. This one packs the  earlier humped ball clip. The pencil is a full standard size. I'm not sure i've seen a Stubby Standard pencil in this color, but if there is one, then you've grabbed a bigger pencil with this pair than would be found in a perhaps-correct "set".

 

Pen 1682 Sheaffer Balance Standard "5-30" 1929-1930.    $275 Superb Jade Celluloid
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  Exc	Color:  Superb	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect	Plastic:  Clean
Point: Medium	Imprint:  Razor Sharp	Size:  5 1/4"	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS:  Jade was one of the three original colors found in the Balance line. Featuring a "Long Humped Clip", short gripping section and "5-30" nib, this one dates to the first year or so of production. In super condition with just the bit of nearly inevitable clip-ball brassing. Jade is notorious for the presence of discoloration, one reason the typical jade pen underprices other colors, such as Roseglow. The occasional pen free of discoloration is cherished. This one has superb color. So... cherish it already!

Pen 1683 Sheaffer Balance Oversized $375 SOLD Marine Green Marble Celluloid
Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim: Perfect	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  perfect	Plastic:    Clean
Point: fine-med	Imprint:  perfect	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $375 SOLD
COMMENTS:  One of the first three colors found in the 1929-1941 Balance series, OS pens with clean trim and excellent color are not at all common. This one pops. Razor imprint. Clean trim. No cracks/crazing.  Thhis early pen features the "early" short gripping section and monotone Sheaffer Lifetime nib.  Collector-grade all the way.

Pen 1684  Sheaffer Balance AUTOGRAPH (solid 14k clip and cap-band) Oversized Marine Green Marble Celluloid   $525 SOLD
Overall Grade: ExtraFine	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	Plastic:  Clean	Plastic: Perfect
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint:   Complete	Size:  5 1/2"	PRICE: $525
COMMENTS:   AUTOGRAPH is Sheaffer's term for upscale pens packing solid 14k gold extra-wide cap-band and clip.  Priced around $20 when typical OS Balances cost <$10, this was big purchase during the Great Depression. The vast majority of Autographs are black.  This rather uncommon Balance happily also is quite clean. Great color and trim. No crazing or cracks. Perfect threads.  It is kept from formal excellent-nearmint by a tiny mark on the white dot and mildy light (but full and complete) barrel imprint.  Cool Balance.

 

Pen 1841 Sheaffer Oversized Balance. Golden Pearl Celluloid   $275 SOLD
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Metal: Extra Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Lush Medium+	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $275  SOLD
COMMENTS:  BIg Balances are one of my favorite vintage pens. Have a bunch in the collection and grab them for sale when i can. This one has a very plump iridium blob, writing a medium-to-broad line. Obviously, the barrel has been name stamped.

Pen 1915 Sheaffer Balance Oversized. Silver Pearl  1947-41 A first year all correct "long" Major  $245
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Clip Replated	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Lush Medium	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS:  Excellent color and imprint. Sweet wet medium nib. Trace brass to cap-band. Clean cap-band and lever.  The clip had disproportionate scratching, pitting and brassing, so i asked Daniel Kirchheimer to do has magic, and after greater-than-usual preparation work (per Daniel), the clip was very nicely plated to match the trim on the rest of the pen. Very pretty pen without the usual ambering seen on silver-pearl.  Great writer.

Pen 1688 Sheaffer Balance Standard (Statesman) Lifetime  $125 Let Black Celluloid. 1937-1940
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  No dings. No brassing		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect	Plastic  Clean
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5.5"	PRICE: $125
COMMENTS:    A clean black Balance in the size below Oversize. Around 1938 acquired the "1000" imprint representing its $10 retail price. Catalogues began to call this model the Statesman years after the Balance first had appeared.

Pen 1688-A Sheaffer Balance Oversized. Medium-Broad Nib $345 Golden Striped Celluloid. Monster Nib Alert
Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim:  Exc		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads:  Perfect	Plastic  Couple tiny toothmarks, one at cap-lip
Point: Medium-Broad	Imprint:   Razor Sharp	Size:  5.5"	PRICE: $345
COMMENTS:   Clean overall look with uncommonly plump writing point.  Excellent condition. The OS Balance in Brown first is noted in the 1937 catalogue. It would acquire the "1000" barrel mark representing its $10 retail price around 1938 and would gain the name Premier.  This one has a not-so-wee gem of a nib, on the cusp of full broad. The most plump OS Balance nib i've handled during last couple years.

Pen 1692 Sheaffer Balance Lifetime Standard/1000/Statesman. Lever Filler Striped Green Celluloid 1938-1941  $185
Overall Grade:  Exc	Trim:  Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads: Perfect	Metal: No dings
Point: Fine-Med	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5.5"	PRICE: $185
COMMENTS:  Following the Parker Vacumatic, Sheaffer Balance sees the largest representation in my own collection. Those two series targetted a  similar niche during the 1930's and were in fierce competition. This model  originally was priced the same as the oversized model, and is a wee bit thinner. Call it Standard, Fat Standard, Slender OS, "1000" or eventually, Statesman, it is a fairly hefty pen.  A rock solid pen for he who wishes a nice Balance.

Pen 1695 Sheaffer OS Balance Jade Green Early STyle. Excellent Color. Hairline (eep!) in cap-lip   $150 SOLD
Overall Grade: User	Trim:  Very clean		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	Clarity:  NA
Point: Fine firm	Imprint:   Exc	Size:  5 3/4"	PRICE: $150 SOLD
COMMENTS:   The Big Boy. Extra Long first year style. Verrrry nice color. Cursed by a not uncommon hairline in cap-lip. This one has not had its sac replaced.

Pen 2018 Sheaffer Balance Carmine Red Slender Model $150 #3 nib and "350" Price Stamp places it just below the Feather Touch line
Overall Grade: Nearmint	Metal: NM	Color:  NM	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	Plastic: Perfect
Point:  XF-F	Imprint:  NM	Size: 5 1/2"	PRICE: $150
COMMENTS:  Carmine slots just below roseglow on the cachet scale for the 1936-1941 striped Balances. This one is gorgeous.

Pen 1700-5 Sheaffer Balance Oversized Radius Clip late 1930's  $220
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  Exc	Plastic: Extra Fine	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	Clarity:  NA
Point: Fine-Med	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.   A very smooth wet-writing classic upturned Sheaffer twotone lifetime nib rounds out the package.

Pen 1704 Sheaffer Triumph Nib Autograph Solid Gold cap-band Plunger Fill. Fully restored.   $85
Overall Grade: Extra Fine	Trim:  superb		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Ex	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Med+	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  4 3/4"	PRICE: $85
COMMENTS:    Early-mid 1940's, Autograph trim is not so common on this celluloid series. This one has the hallmarked 14k gold band and a gold-filled clip ( a mix that is catalogued at various times). Fully restored with the proper technique (no pink plugs jammed up the front), this one packs an smooth fine point. The only negative is the presence of slight wiggle to the clip

Pen 1858 Sheaffer Standard Balance (Lifetime. 1st Tier) Golden Pearl Celluloid. Broad- Double Broad NIB. Name in Barrel   $175 Monster Nib Alert
Overall ExtraFine	Metal: Trace Edge Brass	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA	barrel is personalized
Point:  B-BB	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $175
COMMENTS:   Following the Parker Vacumatic, Sheaffer Balance sees the largest representation in my own collection. Those two series targetted a  similar niche during the 1930's and were in fierce competition. This model  originally was priced the same as the oversized model, and is a wee bit thinner. Call it Standard, Fat Standard, Slender OS, "1000" or eventually, Statesman, it is a fairly hefty pen.  A rock solid pen for he who wishes a nice Balance. This one packs a monster nib- a broad to double broad upturned (sheaffer does that) smooth wet writer. The chunkiest iridium i've seen on any Sheaffer Balance, not to say others might not have chunkier, of course :-)  The pen is personalized  C F Mc Paniel" on the barrel which drops the cost a bit. Otherwise, this nib in this pen would be asking a bit more.

Pen 1808 Sheaffer's WASP CLIPPER. King of the WASPS: Oversized Ebonized Pearl  $375 SOLD
Overall Grade: Exc	Metal: Exc	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    Exc
Point:  Fine	Imprint:  Exc	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $375 SOLD
COMMENTS:  The king of the WASPS. Sheaffer's sub-brand pen derived from the Ebonized Pearl Sheaffer Balance Oversized. Uncommon in general and very uncommonin primo condition.

Pen 1959 Sheaffer large solid-gold trimmed  AUTOGRAPH Triumph-Nib   $225 Solid 14k Gold Cap-band and CLip
Overall Grade: Nermint	Metal: Nearmint	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 2-tone Triumph	Threads:  perfect	clarity:    NA
Point:  Extra Fine	Imprint:  Perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS: A significant set, as large Autograph level pens (mid-late 1940's) don't crop up often. Lever filling system is an added bonus.  The clips and cap-bands are hallmarked 14k.  Pencil appears to be mint. Nice original gift box. Superb set. I'm tempted to hang on to this one.

 

Pen 1169 Sheaffer 1932-ish Blue-Black Marble Stubby Balance.   $80 from Vacumania's Basement- Unrestored (needs sac)
Overall Grade: User Grade. HAIRLINE cap-lip crack. (tight line). Otherwise FINE	Trim:  EXC	Color:  cap-excellent. Barrel, blue is evenly , modestly  discolored	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: EXC	Threads:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA	Click if link is hot, for more info
Point: Fine	Imprint:   Razor Sharp	Size:  short vest pocket model	PRICE: $80
COMMENTS:  The Blue-Black Balance is rife with myth and lore. The pen comes in two sizes, both with same diameter. This one is the smaller size- a stubby vestpocket model. It is unrestored.  UNRESTORED from Vacumania's Basement. This will make a pretty user at affordable price, once re-saced

Pen 1449 Sheaffer Imperial Goldfilled. $155
Overall Grade: Exc+	Trim:  Exc		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect Clutch		Click if link is hot, for more info
Point: Fine-Med. Smooth	Imprint:   Perfect	Size: 5  1/4"	PRICE: $155
COMMENTS:  One of the niftiest of the Sheaffer Imperial series, featuring the general look of the PFM, an aerometric filling unit and a hefty metal outer structure. Dates probably to late 1960's.

.Pen 1418 Sheaffer Balance OS first style. ~1929 $215
Overall Grade: Fine	Trim:  15%capband brass	Color:  I've seen worse!	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:   perfect	Transparency:  na	Click if link is hot, for more info
Point: Smooooth fine	Imprint:   Fine	Size:  5 3/4"!  by 9/16h"	PRICE: $215
COMMENTS:  An uncracked, freshly RonZorned (new sac and nib smoothened)  wets fine point nice writing example of the largest Sheaffer Balance. Later OS pens were shorter. Will make a very decent daily writer with no fatal flaws but with some honest wear.

Pen 1454 Sheaffer Balance oversized. Autograph- solid gold trim. MId 1930's. $310
Overall Grade:  Fine	Trim:  Fine	Color:  Exc	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Excellent	Threads:  Perfect cap threads.		Click if link is hot, for more info
Point: Medium Smooth	Imprint:   VG	Size:  5 1/2" by 9/16th"	PRICE: $310
COMMENTS:  The Sheaffer Autograph solid gold cap-band and clip) cost $25 at time when similar non-Autograph OS's ran $8.75-10. An upscale Balance.

Pen 1480  Sheaffer Balance "Autograph" Solid gold cap trim   $260
Overall Grade: VG	Metal: VG	Color:  Perfect	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Threads:  Perfect	clarity:  Perfect section
Point: MEDIUM Two Tone	Imprint:   VG	Size:  5.5"	PRICE: $260
COMMENTS:   The Sheaffer Autograph solid gold cap-band and clip) cost $25 at time when similar non-Autograph OS's ran $8.75-10. An upscale Balance. A bit of roughness ot the lower edge of the solid gold cap-band and some marks on the cap lip.  Nice writer.

Pen 1582 Sheaffer PFM III  $275
Overall Grade: Fine	Trim:  Exc		CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch:  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Fine firm	Imprint:   Perfect	Size: 5 3/8"	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS:    The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. The "III" features a gold filled trim and a  solid gold nib. Solid writers, one like this has been my regular user for months.

Pen 1158 Sheaffer PFM (Pen For Men) II. 1959-63.  Blue. Australian.  Snorkel fill $225
Overall Grade: XF	Trim:  no dings.	Color:  Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Fine-XF c	Threads:  clutch works properly.	Transparency:  NA	Click if link is hot, for more info
Point: XF-F	Imprint:   NA	Size:  The oversized Snorkel	PRICE: $225
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism.  The PFM-II offers nice balance (no pun intended) between features and value. It has styling cues evoking the higher line PFM IV and V, but has a cap of white metal and PdAg nib, instead of the gold nib and gold nib/GF-cap found on those pricier models, respectively.  A nice fine-medium point. Wet writer. Pretty pen. This is an Australian production (or import?) piece.  Blue is the second most valuable color.

Pen 1515 Sheaffer PFM I (Pen For Men 1) Jet Black Med-Broad nib. wet smooth writer  $245.
Overall Grade: Exc	Trim:  Exc	Color: Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Medium+ smooth	Imprint:   Perfect	Size: 5.375"	PRICE: $245
COMMENTS:   The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. The PFM I features white trim and a Palladium-Silver nib. This is a gem of a writer and has been hanging with me at the hospital for the last couple weeks. A sweet wet medium+ nib.

Pen 1516 Sheaffer PFM III (Pen For Men 3).  $275
Overall Grade: Fine	Trim:  Exc	Color: Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc	Clutch  Perfect	Transparency:  NA
Point: Medium smooth	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5.375"	PRICE: $275
COMMENTS:   The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. The PFM III features gold-filled trim and a solid gold inlaid nib.  A smooth medium nib makes for nice writing.

Pen 1458 PFM IV "Pen For Men style 4" $450
Overall Grade: Excellent	Trim:  Excellent	Color:  Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Clutch  Perfect
Point: Fine. Smooth	Imprint:   Excellent	Size:  5.375"	PRICE: $450.
COMMENTS:  The PFM series is the oversized pen which employed Sheaffer's vaunted snorkel-filling mechanism. The IV is the most scarce trim configuration found in the numbered models, featuring the gold nib seen in models above the II, the goldfill bottom plate seen in the IV and V and a chrome + goldfill cap. Seems folks back considering the fancy models  opted to pay a bit extra to get the model V, causing the  IV to be more scarce now. This one has a sweet fine point. A nice writer that will be available for delivery at the end of August.

Sold Pen 1543 Sheaffer Balance "1000" (Statesman) 1937-41 Carmine Red  $125 SOLD
Overall Grade: VG	Trim:  Clean	Color: Excellent	CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM	Threads Perfect function	Clarity  NA	Plastic: Scratch on barrel
Point: Fine firm	Imprint:   Perfect	Size:  5//5"	PRICE: $125 Sold
COMMENTS:   Couple deep scratches. Nice color. Smooth writer.