Parker - Vacumatic - No reserve price - Mechanical pencil

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A working Parker Vacumatic propelling pencil in translucent striped Golden Pearl celluloid with gold-plated details, measuring 12.65 cm long and dating from the 1940s.

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A0000006739

Item: PARKER Vacumatic mechanical pencil in translucent laminated celluloid with gold and brown stripes, featuring an arrow clip and a central band engraved with a chevron pattern, all in gold-tone metal.
Length: 12.65 cm.
Diameter: 1 cm.
Period: 1940s.
Materials: “Golden Pearl” laminated celluloid (alternating gold stripes, now amber/brown in tone due to age), gold-plated arrow clip and central band, gold-tone conical tip.
Condition: Well preserved for a vintage piece. The celluloid retains its sheen, and the pattern is crisp, with use marks and fine scratches across the body, especially around the central band. The gold plating on the clip, band, and tip is in good condition, with slight wear from rubbing. The twist mechanism works fully, and the lead extends correctly from the tip.
Accessories: The item only; no box, case, or papers are visible in the photos.

The photographs form part of the description.

A0000006739

Item: PARKER Vacumatic mechanical pencil in translucent laminated celluloid with gold and brown stripes, featuring an arrow clip and a central band engraved with a chevron pattern, all in gold-tone metal.
Length: 12.65 cm.
Diameter: 1 cm.
Period: 1940s.
Materials: “Golden Pearl” laminated celluloid (alternating gold stripes, now amber/brown in tone due to age), gold-plated arrow clip and central band, gold-tone conical tip.
Condition: Well preserved for a vintage piece. The celluloid retains its sheen, and the pattern is crisp, with use marks and fine scratches across the body, especially around the central band. The gold plating on the clip, band, and tip is in good condition, with slight wear from rubbing. The twist mechanism works fully, and the lead extends correctly from the tip.
Accessories: The item only; no box, case, or papers are visible in the photos.

The photographs form part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Vacumatic
Country of origin
United States
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
12.65 cm
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
5002
Objects sold
98.82%
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