Product Description
Type Fountain pen and matching mechanical pencil.
Product Name Parker 51 Aerometric
Manufacturer and Year Parker USA - 1951 (the pen has a clear 51 date code)
Length Demi size. The fountain pen is 5-1/8" long, and the pencil i just under 5-1/16".
Filling System The fountain pen uses the aerometric squeeze filling system. The system has been tested and is working well. The pencil takes .9mm leads and has a traditional twist mechanism.
Color Black body with satin-finished Lustraloy (steel) caps. Arrow clip. Pearlescent cap jewels.
Nib Fine gold 14K nib. Firm and smooth.
Condition Excellent condition. The fountain pen has microscratching on the barrel. There are heavier scratches on the section. There are some moderate scratches on the end of the barrel from posting the cap. The opening around the nib has some tiny nicks around it. The cap has light scratching all over, but no dents or dings. The clip has light to moderate scratching, and some brassing near the open end. The clip ring has some brassing around the top edge. The cap jewel looks great. The mechanical pencil has microscratching on the barrel. There are also some moderate scratches near the nose cone. The nose cone has plating wear, as well as some shallow dents. The cap looks great, with just microscratching. The clip and jewel look fantastic. The imprints are clear on both pieces.
