Product Description
Type Fountain pen with a squeeze "Aerometric" filling system.
Product Name Parker 51
Manufacturer and Year Parker, Argentina, late 1950s (no date code, meaning after 1952). Cap is marked Argentina and the filling system instructions are in Spanish.
Length 5-3/8".
Filling System Aerometric squeeze filling system ("apriete la barra cuatro veces" in the instructions). We've tested it and it's working very well. We guarantee the filling system for a year from the date of purchase.
Color Burgundy body with a gold plated cap (marked "Industria Argentina") in a pattern of converging lines with an arrow clip and a pearlescent cap jewel. The clip and tassie are one piece.
Nib Medium-Fine gold nib, lots of tipping, very smooth.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The barrel has mainly light scratching, most of it microscratching. The cap has light wear and scratching that somewhat dulls the surface appearance, and scattered dots of plating wear. The cap lip has some small spots of plating wear. The clip has brassing on the edges and high spots. The clip ring has brassing near the clip. The top jewel has some scratching and blotchy areas. All imprints are clear.
