Product Description
Type Vacumatic filling fountain pen, restored and working well.
Product Name Parker 51, Vacumatic.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1947 (the date code clearly shows .7.).
Length Full size, 5-7/16 inches.
Filling System Vacumatic filling system. We've restored it with a new diaphragm and it's working very well.
Color Cordovan brown colored barrel with a Lustraloy steel cap, gold plated trim, and a pearlescent cap jewel.
Nib FINE gold nib is smooth and firm with nice tipping material.
Condition Excellent condition. No cracks or chips, dings, dents, or personalization. The cap and barrel have light to moderate scratching. The section hood and end of the barrel have typical scratches from the cap lip. The nib opening is nice and smooth, no cracks or chips. The clutch ring has some spots of plating wear. The cap has light scratching. The clip has plating wear on the open end, and along the edges. The clip ring has some plating wear and dots of pitting on the top. The pearlescent jewel looks great. The imprint is somewhat worn, but still readable, and the color of the body is excellent. The pen has been fully restored and it's working very well.
