Parker - Challenger - No reserve price - Fountain pen

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Parker Challenger De Luxe fountain pen in burgundy marbled celluloid with gold‑plated trim and cap with triple ring, conical clip with ball end engraved “PARKER”, button‑filler, 12.2 cm long, 1 cm diameter, gold EF nib, made in the United Kingdom around 1937–1941, in good used condition with minor signs of wear.

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A0000006349

Article: PARKER FOUNTAIN PEN in burgundy marbled celluloid / pearl red with gold trim, triple-band cap and conical clip with ball-end engraved "PARKER"
Reference / Edition: Parker Challenger De Luxe (button filler)
Length: 12.2 cm
Diameter: 1 cm
Nib: EF (extrafine), gold
Period: late 1930s – early 1940s (approx. 1937-1941)
Materials: body and cap in burgundy marbled celluloid with black and red veining, section in ebony/black plastic with knurled-thread, clip and three cap-band rings gold plated, gold nib
Condition: good overall condition for its age; celluloid maintains its gloss, no cracks or appreciable deformities, with fine signs of use and slight loss of sharpness in the barrel engraving; the gold plating on the clip and rings remains well, with light wear from rubbing; nib intact and well aligned. Operation of the button-filling mechanism has not been verified in the photos
Accessories: only the loose piece; box and papers not visible in the photos

A0000006349

Article: PARKER FOUNTAIN PEN in burgundy marbled celluloid / pearl red with gold trim, triple-band cap and conical clip with ball-end engraved "PARKER"
Reference / Edition: Parker Challenger De Luxe (button filler)
Length: 12.2 cm
Diameter: 1 cm
Nib: EF (extrafine), gold
Period: late 1930s – early 1940s (approx. 1937-1941)
Materials: body and cap in burgundy marbled celluloid with black and red veining, section in ebony/black plastic with knurled-thread, clip and three cap-band rings gold plated, gold nib
Condition: good overall condition for its age; celluloid maintains its gloss, no cracks or appreciable deformities, with fine signs of use and slight loss of sharpness in the barrel engraving; the gold plating on the clip and rings remains well, with light wear from rubbing; nib intact and well aligned. Operation of the button-filling mechanism has not been verified in the photos
Accessories: only the loose piece; box and papers not visible in the photos

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Challenger
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Period
First half 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Gold-plated
Manufacturer/brand
Parker
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1 cm
Length
12.2 cm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
SpainVerified
4537
Objects sold
98.64%
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