Parker - 51 - No reserve price - Fountain pen

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Parker 51 Aerometric fountain pen with a burgundy resin body and a vertically striped gold-filled cap, hooded gold nib size F, length 13.7 cm, diameter 1.1 cm, made in the United States in the 1950s–1960s, in good used condition and in working order.

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A0000006343

Article: Parker "51" SAFETY FOUNTAIN PEN — burgundy body with gold-plated cap featuring vertical lines and arrow clip
Reference / Edition: "51" Aerometric, striped gold-filled cap, PARKER imprint on the cap
Length: 13.7 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1950s – 1960s (Aerometric version, produced approx. 1948-1969)
Materials: Body and inner cap in burgundy resin/lucite, outer cap in gold-filled metal with vertical stripes and a crown with feather-like ribbing, arrow clip without Blue Diamond and gold reinforcement ring; hooded nib in gold with visible tip; Aerometric filling system (plain barrel without rear blind cap).
State: Good overall condition for its age. The gold plating on the cap remains bright and uniform, with no wear or brass showing; only a few very small dark specks in the clip area and fine handling marks on the edge of the ring are visible. The burgundy body maintains good shine, with superficial micro-scratches visible in backlight and no dents, cracks, or loss of material; rear end intact. Nib tip straight and undamaged. Imprint on the cap partially legible. The filling mechanism function is not observable in the photos.
Complements: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.

A0000006343

Article: Parker "51" SAFETY FOUNTAIN PEN — burgundy body with gold-plated cap featuring vertical lines and arrow clip
Reference / Edition: "51" Aerometric, striped gold-filled cap, PARKER imprint on the cap
Length: 13.7 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1950s – 1960s (Aerometric version, produced approx. 1948-1969)
Materials: Body and inner cap in burgundy resin/lucite, outer cap in gold-filled metal with vertical stripes and a crown with feather-like ribbing, arrow clip without Blue Diamond and gold reinforcement ring; hooded nib in gold with visible tip; Aerometric filling system (plain barrel without rear blind cap).
State: Good overall condition for its age. The gold plating on the cap remains bright and uniform, with no wear or brass showing; only a few very small dark specks in the clip area and fine handling marks on the edge of the ring are visible. The burgundy body maintains good shine, with superficial micro-scratches visible in backlight and no dents, cracks, or loss of material; rear end intact. Nib tip straight and undamaged. Imprint on the cap partially legible. The filling mechanism function is not observable in the photos.
Complements: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
51
Country of origin
United States
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Gold-plated, Precious resin
Manufacturer/brand
Parker
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
13.7 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
SpainVerified
4543
Objects sold
98.65%
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