Product Description
Type Ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil set
Product Name Parker 75 Classic..... this is the last iteration of the 75
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1970s (there are no date codes on either piece, so these are likely from the 1970s, before date codes were reintroduced).
Length Both are 5-1/4"
Filling System The ballpoint takes Parker-style ballpoint refills. A working refill is installed. It uses the clicker actuated method of extending and retracting the tip. The pencil takes 0.9mm leads and the leads extend via the twist method. Twisting the pencil barrel extends and retracts the lead.
Color Sterling silver cross hatch pattern with gold plated trim, aka Cisele. The pencil has a gold plated cone while the pen has the cone in sterling.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a classic set that looks excellent. The ballpoint pen looks excellent with some light surface wear. The gold plated clip has moderate plating wear. The clicker and cone have moderate microscratching. The mechanical pencil cap and barrel have light surface wear. The cone looks nice with just light microscratching. The cap band is excellent. The clip has light plating wear on the arrow end. The clicker has marks caused by clicking (normal wear). The imprints on both pieces are very clear.
