Parker - 51 - No reserve price - Fountain pen

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Parker 51 Vacumatic fountain pen with a petroleum blue resin body and a gold-filled cap, hooded gold nib in size F, 13.8 cm long and 1.1 cm in diameter, dating to the 1940s–early 1950s with United States origin.

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A0000006345

Article: PARKER '51' FOUNTAIN PEN — petrol blue body with gold-plated cap featuring vertical lines and arrow clip with Blue Diamond
Reference / Edition: "51" Vacumatic, cap gold filled, imprint «"51" GOLD FILLED - MADE IN CANADA»
Length: 13.8 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1940s – early 1950s (Canadian manufacture, approx. 1946-1953)
Materials: Body and inner cap in petroleum blue resin/lucite (cedar blue), outer cap in gold-filled metal with vertical striations, arrow clip with Blue Diamond and golden reinforcement ring; hooded gold nib with visible tip; Vacumatic filling system.
Condition: Good overall preservation for its age. The gold plating on the cap remains bright and uniform, with no wear or brass showing; clip and Blue Diamond intact. The blue body maintains good shine, with fine signs of use and micro-scratches visible against the light in the middle-lower section of the barrel, without dents, cracks, or material loss. Cap imprints legible. The filling mechanism operation is not discernible in the photos.
Accessories: Only the loose piece; no box or papers visible in the photos.

A0000006345

Article: PARKER '51' FOUNTAIN PEN — petrol blue body with gold-plated cap featuring vertical lines and arrow clip with Blue Diamond
Reference / Edition: "51" Vacumatic, cap gold filled, imprint «"51" GOLD FILLED - MADE IN CANADA»
Length: 13.8 cm
Diameter: 1.1 cm
Nib: F
Period: 1940s – early 1950s (Canadian manufacture, approx. 1946-1953)
Materials: Body and inner cap in petroleum blue resin/lucite (cedar blue), outer cap in gold-filled metal with vertical striations, arrow clip with Blue Diamond and golden reinforcement ring; hooded gold nib with visible tip; Vacumatic filling system.
Condition: Good overall preservation for its age. The gold plating on the cap remains bright and uniform, with no wear or brass showing; clip and Blue Diamond intact. The blue body maintains good shine, with fine signs of use and micro-scratches visible against the light in the middle-lower section of the barrel, without dents, cracks, or material loss. Cap imprints legible. The filling mechanism operation is not discernible in the photos.
Accessories: 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
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
13.8 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
SpainVerified
4543
Objects sold
98.65%
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