Product Description
Type Vintage Fountain Pen
Product Name Parker 51 (from the Vacumatic era)
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- 1944 (The date code is a clear 4).
Length 5-1/2"
Filling System Vacumatic system, which we have fully restored. It has the plastic plunger, which is correct for the model. Filling system guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase.
Color Dove Grey body and Lustraloy, or satin finish brushed steel, cap, Pearlescent Cap Jewel. Gold plated trim on a blue diamond clip.
Nib Medium gold nib.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks. This is a beautifully shiny pen in a subtle color pattern. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip and a pattern of long, thin microscratch lines. There are a few tiny, deep scratches mid-barrel. The cap has moderate scratching but still maintains a nice smooth shine. The clip has plating wear on the arrow end and along the sides. The blue diamond is intact and a dark blue color. The clip ring has pitting along the edges. The pearlescent jewel is nice. The imprints are clear.
