Product Description
Type Vintage mechanical pencil, working very well
Product Name Parker 51 Pencil. Clutch style mechanism (you push down on the whole cap to release the "fingers" that grip the lead.)
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- 1950s
Length 5-3/16 inches, standard size
Filling System 0.9mm leads.
Color The barrel is black. It has a 1/12 12k gold filled cap and a chrome cone section. The cap is lined with a pattern of converging lines, and has a pearlescent cap jewel
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a classically designed pencil in a solid color pattern. The cap and barrel have light scratching. The barrel has marks caused by the up and down motion of the cap lip to extend the leads. A few small spots of brassing on the edge of the cap. The clip looks pretty; it has some plating wear around the edges. The pearlescent jewel has a nice glow with some mottling around the edges. The cone looks good. The imprints are clear.
