1950s NOS Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral Fountain Pen - VERMILION with Chalk Marks

Vintage: 1950s

Make: Sheaffer

Model:  Snorkel Admiral

Color: Vermilion

Materials: Bakelite C-11; gold-plated trim

Filling System: Snorkel (fully restored with new sac and seals)

Length: 5 5/8" capped

Nib: 14k F Semiflex nib

Condition: near-mint, New Old Stock with chalk marks. No chips, cracks, or personalizations. Gold-plated trim is virtually flawless with no brassing. Celluloid surface of both is smooth and lustrous with no deep scratches or other noteworthy flaws. Barrel imprint is factory deep.

Details: Made in the 1950s, this New Old Stock vintage Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral in the rare Vermilion color retains its original chalk marks with model name, price, and nib size. Vermilion was only available on non-white dot models. It is one of the hardest to find and most sought after colors.