Product Description
Type Early mechanical pencil, working well.
Product Name Duofold Sr. "Big Bro" (marked on the barrel).
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA - 1920s. (The "Big Bro" imprint was introduced in 1925.)
Length 5-5/8 inches.
Filling System Takes 1.1mm (aka "Thick") leads which it extends via the traditional twist mechanism. We'll include a small container of leads.
Color "Red" orange finish with gold plated trim.
Condition Superior condition with no cracks, chips, or dents. This is a bold, large-sized pencil in a bright and shiny color. The barrel has a few small scratches, one to the right of the ball end of the clip and a few marks near the cone. The cone, clip, and twist top look fantastic. The very top of the twist top has some plating wear along the edges, but no brassing. The imprints are nice and clear.
