Product Description
Type Vintage button filling fountain pen.
Product Name Duette Jr. fountain pen from one of the so-called "Thrift Time" series.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1930s. The nib is dated 1938.
Length 4-9/16".
Filling System Button filler. We've restored it with a new sac and it's working very well.
Color Cream onyx colored cap and body with gold plated trim, a thin cap band, and a metal clip-screw. The barrel has discolored to more of a hot chocolate color.
Nib MEDIUM gold nib is marked Parker Pen Made In USA 18, indicating that it was made in 1938. It's smooth with great tipping material, and has just a little give to it. There are some light scratches on the underside of the nib, but they miss the tipping material, and do not affect the nib's writing.
Condition Very nice condition. No cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. As mentioned above, the barrel has discolored, and there are some small scratches and handwear on the cap and body. There's some brassing on the ball and shoulders of the clip, and on the edge of the cap band. The imprint is very clear and readable. We've fully restored it and it's working well.