Product Description
Type Fountain pen with vacumatic filling system
Product Name Parker Vacumatic Debutante (this is the smallest size of lockdown vacumatic). It differs from sub-debs in that the jewels and section are striped, indicating it's an upscale model.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA - circa 1930s. There's no date code on the barrel. The nib has a date code of 2 with 2 dots (Q2, 1942), but we know that nibs are often replaced.
Length 4-5/8"
Filling System Vacumatic with the early lockdown filler, restored here at PSP.
Color Burgundy Pearl rings alternating with clear black rings. Burgundy striped jewels at both ends. Gold trim, including three narrow cap bands.
Nib Fine nib is in excellent condition, very symmetrical and smooth.
Condition Excellent condition. The cap has light scratching, with some more moderate scratching near the top. The clip has plating wear along the sides, and there are small touches of brassing on the edge of the clip ring. The cap jewel looks great. The cap bands have some scratching, but no brassing or plating wear. The barrel looks good, with light to moderate scratching, and more moderate scratching on the blind cap. The imprint is slightly worn, but still easily readable. The trim ring on the blind cap has some brassing. The blind cap jewel looks great.
No personalization.
