Product Description
Type mechanical pencil with the "repeater" mechanism.
Product Name Parker 51
Manufacturer and Year Parker USA - 1948 (there is an 8 with one dot under the cap on the barrel). During 1948 Parker 51s with this clip were produced as both Vacumatics and Aerometrics. This color looks like the Aerometric burgundy color.
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System Takes 0.9mm (or "thin") leads, which it extends by the cap-actuated, or "repeater" method - you click the cap down to extend a lead, very similar to modern day mechanical pencils. We'll include a small packet of leads.
Color Burgundy with a Lustraloy steel cap and the long arrow clip and pearlescent cap jewel.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautiful pencil in a great color and with wonderful luster and shine. The barrel looks great with just some micrscratching. The cap has some light scratching and a smattering of shiny marks that are not noticeable from afar. The cone is perfect. The clip and clip holding are shiny and beautiful. The pearlescent jewel has some light scratching and there is plating wear around the tassie holding it in place. The imprints are nice and clear.