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I've acquired this Sheaffer Snorkel which has a dent on the cap and two scratches on the body. I've narrowed it down to a Sheaffer Snorkel Sentinel (it has a white dot but I forgot to include it in the pictures), but I wasn't sure if it would be considered periwinkle or pastel blue. Could anyone confirm that it is a Sentinel and narrow down the color? Also, what would a pen like this be valued at?

 

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Appears to be a Periwinkle Sentinel.

 

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Thanks for the confirmation! Do you know approximately what it would retail for?

 

I'll politely decline to offer an appraisal. Periwinkle is one of the more desirable colors.

 

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People will pay a lot for Periwinkle. The cap's no good but a good replacement isn't hard to find. The problem is the deep gouges. I still think it might bring $100 in that condition on eBay. But you want to know retail? Like an antique store? Online pen seller? Not sure what you mean.

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That cap can be fixed or replaced but those scratches in the barrel are very deep. That is going to bring the price down for sure. On the plus side the nib (looks like an XF) is in nice shape.

 

Best of luck.

Looking for a cap for a Sheaffer Touchdown Sentinel Deluxe Fat version

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Yeah certainly looks like Periwinkle. Nobody's figured out a way to disassemble metal Snorkel caps yet, so that dent is permanent. The scratches on the barrel look pretty deep. It would make a great parts pen for someone, or a good writer if you don't care about the cosmetic issues. I doubt it would hit $100 on eBay, but I've been surprised before. I'd think more in the $50 range.

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Check out my article on the Sheaffer Snorkel in The Pennant magazine!

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Just a note since you are a new member and Jim didn't mention it. Soliciting sales on the board is permitted only in the Marketplace - and you have to be a member 30 days AND have 30 posts. This was set up for the protection of both you and other members of FPN. Your posts here could be construed as an end run to get around the restrictions, and if continued could get you suspended or banned. Let me encourage you to take the time to 1] read the rules (there's a link in the drop down menu a the top of the page and 2] take the time to get to know us and for us to know you!

 

Since you've had a couple of reasonable ball park answers, I'm going to close the thread.

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