What is the rarest Parker pen?
Quick Facts
- The rarest model of the Parker Duofold fountain pen is a specialty model created for the Zaner-Bloser handwriting publishing company.
- To collectors, mandarin yellow is the most desirable color of Parker Duofold fountain pens.
Do all Parker 51 have gold nibs?
Parker 51 pens have gold nibs, unless they’re Parker 51 Specials, in which case they have steel nibs, shiny caps and a black jewel on top.
How much is an old Parker pen worth?
Valuations of Common Vintage Fountain Pens
| Fountain Pen | Mint | Parts |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Duofold | $300 | $25 |
| Waterman 52 | $250 | $25 |
| Parker 51 | $80 | $15 |
| Parker Vacumatic | $150 | $25 |
How do you date a Parker 51?
In contrast, the pencils were imprinted with “Parker 51 Made in USA”. The latest pen example with a date code I have found is 1952, and the latest pencil is dated 1956….Parker “51” Vacumatic Filler Blue Diamond Clip 1942-1947.
| First Quarter | 3 dots |
|---|---|
| Second Quarter | 2 dots |
| Third Quarter | 1 dot |
| Fourth Quarter | no dots |
How can you tell Parker 51?
The imprint on the majority of these pens is at the end of the barrel, near the decorative “jewel”, all in one line. They may or may not have a “1” datecode after the imprint. Some collectors speculate that the ones without a datecode are really pre-production models from 1940.
Are Parker pens collectable?
Established in1888 by George S Parker, Parker have long been renowned for making extremely high quality pens right up until the present day. They are all extremely collectable.
How can you tell a vintage pen?
Most vintage pens will also have an imprint on the barrel with the brand name and perhaps a date code or other signifying marks that will make it easier to identify the pen.
How can you tell a Parker 51?
Most, but not all, had an aluminium filler with a diamond shaped imprint on the brass button, others came with the plastic filler. They also had a blind cap with a tassie ring, a feature that later on was fitted to the more high end Parker “51” models so called “Double Jeweled” or simply “DJ” pens.
When did the Parker 51 come out?
1941
The Parker 51 is one of the most popular fountain pens ever made and consequently, much has been written about its history. I won’t rehash it all here. The pen was developed in 1939, the Parker company’s 51st year in business, and went on sale in 1941.
What colors did the Parker 51 se come in?
The 51 SE was offered only in Vista Blue or black. Rumors persist of a different purple and another blue/green color. There were also the stainless-steel Flighter; a gold-filled model called the Signet; and a solid gold version, the Presidential. Parker also made demonstrators for use by dealers in explaining the pen’s internal construction.
What are the parts of a Parker 51 rifle?
The barrel, blind cap, hood, barrel tassie and jewel on the tassie are Kullock reproduction parts. All other parts (cap, clip, cap jewel, filling unit, nib) are factory original Parker 51 parts. Pearlescent jewels.
What is a Nos barrel for a Parker 51?
This offering is for 3 New Old Stock (NOS) replacement barrels for the Parker 51 “Vista Blue” Limited Edition pen. Mint condition, never used. These barrels were produced by the Parker Pen Company as replacement parts after some of their new barrels were failing (cracking).
What kind of Pen is the Parker 51 full size?
Full sized model. Fitted with a 14k Parker 51 fine nib. Professionally adjusted nib. Ultra smooth and capable of writing some nice thin fine lines. This pen set is in near mint condition. Perfect barrel imprints with T6 code, indicating this set made in the USA but was produced for the Canadian market.