Parker - Duofold Special LapisLazuli - Pen
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Parker Duofold Special in blue lapis lazuli celluloid, 135 mm long capped (160 mm posted), with a 14k fine nib, button filler, made in the USA for the Danish market and dating 1928–1933, in excellent, serviced condition.
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Parker Duofold
Special Long
blue LapisLazuli celluloid body and cap
has factory imprint
" DUOFOLD SPECIAL
GEO.S.PARKER - LUCKY CURVE -FOUNTAIN PEN-
JANESVILLE WIS. U.S.A. PAT. 4-25-II"
with the Danish anchor symbol
plated gold clip and double cap ring
flat top
original 14k gold nib size Fine
Christmas tree feed
button filler
year of production 1928-33 cc.
Made in U.S.A. for Danish market
long 135 mm capped
long 160 mm posted
serviced and restored with a new ink sac
excellent condition and still write well for almost a century,
a piece of craftsmanship that crosses time and that can give much pleasure in writing
The Duofold was undoubtedly the pen that allowed Parker to go from being a small pen manufacturer among many to one of the industry's leading players. Over ten million units were sold and exported worldwide. Produced at the Janesville factory until 1933, Duofolds continued to be produced successfully in England and Canada until the 1940s, sometimes in interesting colors not available in the American Duofold line.
Parker Duofold
Special Long
blue LapisLazuli celluloid body and cap
has factory imprint
" DUOFOLD SPECIAL
GEO.S.PARKER - LUCKY CURVE -FOUNTAIN PEN-
JANESVILLE WIS. U.S.A. PAT. 4-25-II"
with the Danish anchor symbol
plated gold clip and double cap ring
flat top
original 14k gold nib size Fine
Christmas tree feed
button filler
year of production 1928-33 cc.
Made in U.S.A. for Danish market
long 135 mm capped
long 160 mm posted
serviced and restored with a new ink sac
excellent condition and still write well for almost a century,
a piece of craftsmanship that crosses time and that can give much pleasure in writing
The Duofold was undoubtedly the pen that allowed Parker to go from being a small pen manufacturer among many to one of the industry's leading players. Over ten million units were sold and exported worldwide. Produced at the Janesville factory until 1933, Duofolds continued to be produced successfully in England and Canada until the 1940s, sometimes in interesting colors not available in the American Duofold line.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Duofold Special LapisLazuli
Country of origin
United States
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Celluloid
Manufacturer/brand
Parker
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
14 mm
Length
135 mm
Nib size
F - Fine
