Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen in working order.
Product Name Parker 51 Aerometric Flighter, this is the earlier version with a gold plated band. They made this version from 1950 to 1960.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1950s. No date code, so it's after 1952.
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filling system. It has been tested and is working well. Guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.
Color Brushed steel with "lustraloy" finish and an arrow clip. The section is black and the trim is gold plated. The trim includes a narrow cap band.The cap has a pearlescent cap jewel.
Nib MEDIUM 14k nib.
Condition Very nice condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a nice, shiny pen in a classic design. The cap and barrel have moderate scratching. The barrel has heavy marks caused by the cap lip and lighter marks caused by posting. The cap band has light to moderate wear. The clip has plating wear along almost all the edges, including the feathered edges. The clip band has a band of heavy plating wear along the top edge. The pearlescent jewel has heavy scratching. The imprints are clear.
