Product Description
Type Fountain pen and pencil set
Product Name Parker 51 Aerometric
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- 1949 (date code of 9 on both fountain pen and mechanical pencil)
Length Fountain pen: 5-1/16"; Mechanical Pencil: 5-3/16"
Filling System The fountain pen uses the aerometric squeeze filling system. Squeeze filler tested and working well. The pencil has a clutch mechanism that works by pressing the top half which opens the jaws and allows the lead to drop. It takes .9mm leads.
Color The color is Navy Gray, which is medium cool-toned gray. Caps are "Lustraloy", or brushed stainless steel. Both pieces have arrow clips and pearlescent cap jewels.
Nib MEDIUM gold hooded nib.
Condition Excellent condition, in box, and with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a shiny set in a great color combination, and in a classic design. The fountain pen has some wear on the cap and barrel. The barrel has marks caused by the cap lip as well as some heavier scratching toward the end caused by posting. The section has scratching toward the tip. The cap has a a shiny mark caused by the end of the clip. There are some small spots of plating wear in the feathers of the clip, and the clip ring has some flaking plating which can be seen in the photos. The pearlescent jewel looks fantastic. The mechanical pencil has light to moderate scratching on the cap and barrel. The clip has a bit of brassing on the very top edge, but otherwise looks great. The cap has some shiny spots and scratches. The pearlized jewel looks good. The imprints on both pieces, including the date code, are clear. There is some staining on the lining of the box, and handwear on the outer surface.
