Product Description
Type Vintage mechanical pencil - an unexpected combination of a cap from a "51" pencil and the barrel of a Duofold.
Product Name Parker 51/Duovac hybrid, or "Frankenpencil"
Manufacturer and Year Parker, Made in USA - 1940s. There is a date code of "0" on the barrel for 1940, and the cap clip is a Split Arrow clip.
Length Between fill size and Demi sized - 5-1/8"
Filling System It takes 0.9mm (or "thin") leads, which it extends by twisting the two halves of the pencil. We'll include a small pack of leads with the pencil. Guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.
Color The barrel is the green-gold-black stripes of a Duovac. The cap is Lustraloy with a gold Split Arrow clip. Pearlescent cap jewel.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautiful looking mechanical pencil. The striped body looks great with light to moderate scratching. The cap has very light microscratching. The clip has the typical plating wear along the sides. The pearlescent jewel has some small surface marks. There is some plating wear on the ring around the jewel. The nose cone has brassing, and some plating wear at the very tip. The imprints are clear, and the pencil is working well.
