Product Description
Type Fountain pen and mechanical pencil set
Product Name Parker 51 Aerometric
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in England (1955-56). The pencil has a readable .5. date code; the fountain pen has a readable .6
Length Pen is full size at 5-1/2", and both the mechanical pencil is 5-1/4".
Filling System The pen has an Aerometric squeeze filling system. The pencil takes 0.9mm (or "thin") leads, which it extends via the cap-actuated mechanism (press the cap down just like modern mechanical pencils), and we'll include a small packet of these leads.
Color Navy Grey finish with Lustraloy brushed steel caps, chrome plated trim, arrow clips, and pearlescent cap jewels.
Nib MEDIUM gold nib.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, dents, or dings. This is a beautifully colored, shiny set that looks fantastic. The fountain pen has marks caused by the cap lip but it mainly beautiful and shiny. The cap has microscratching and a small splotch of pitting. The clip looks nice and shiny. There are a few small marks on the clip. The pearlescent jewel is excellent. The mechanical pencil barrel has light scratching mainly near the cone. The cone has some small, deep tool marks but it looks quite pretty. The cap has light scratching and a few shiny marks. The clip has light scratching on the arrow end. The pearlescent jewel is slightly discolored and it has some small scratches. The imprints on both pieces are clear.
