Product Description
Type Vintage Aerometric squeeze filling fountain pen, working well.
Product Name Parker 51 Aerometric.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA - late 1949 (the barrel is marked with the date code 9).
Length Just a hair over 5-3/8", this is full size.
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filling system is in good working order, though there is wear on the chrome plated metal housing on it. We've cleaned and tested it.
Color Burgundy plastic body with a "Lustraloy" shiny steel cap with an arrow clip and a pearlescent cap jewel.
Nib FINE gold nib is in nice condition, smooth and firm with good tipping material.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, personalization, or plating wear. There are some minor scratches and marks on the cap and barrel. The imprint is quite readable. There are a few corroded spots on the aerometric filling system, which can be seen in the photo. The pen is working very well.