Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Duofold - Centennial.
Manufacturer and Year Parker, UK -- 1996 (The date code is a clear "IIY." which indicates 1996.)
Length 5-7/16"
Filling System Cartridge/converter filler. A piston converter is installed in the pen.
Color Black and Pearl with gold trim. It very much has a pearlescent luster to the pen. The black is squiggly lines. Black top of cap and end of barrel.
Nib FINE 18k 750 nib is marked F on the feed. This is the second "Banner" style nib, correct for this year of Duofold. There's some flaking of the gold plated ring that surrounds the nib.
Condition Excellent + condition, in box, with paperwork and with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautiful, elegant, pearlescent pen that has classic Parker styling. The cap and barrel have just some light scratches that are difficult to see because of the pearlescent material. The end piece on the barrel has an area of small blotchy scratches. The double cap band has moderate microscratching. The lower band has some plating wear. The clip has light microscratching. The black cap top and emblem look great. The imprints are clear.
