Product Description
Type Fountain pen and pencil set
Product Name Vacumatic Major
Manufacturer and Year Parker, USA -- 1944-6 (The date code on the pen barrel is a 6 with one dots, and on the nib is a 6 with two dots; the date code on the mechanical pencil is a 4 with three dots).
Length Both pieces: 5-1/16"
Filling System The filling system has been restored by us with a new diaphragm, and it has been tested. The filling system has the plastic plunger. Pencil takes 0.9 mm leads, which extend and retract by twisting the two halves of the body.
Color Azure Blue Pearl - striated body with alternating bands of variegated blue and translucent amber. The pen has a black cap jewel, and rounded blind cap. Both cap bands have a chevron pattern. Blue Diamond clip on the pen.
Nib FINE 14k two-toned nib is firm and smooth, in excellent condition with lots of tipping material. The masking is a bit thin in places, likely polished away over time.
Condition Excellent + condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. The pen and pencil have beautiful shine and deep coloring. The fountain pen barrel has great transparency through the amber bands. Both pieces are in lovely condition. The fountain pen has light microscratching on the cap and barrel. The cap band has some short, heavy scratches to the left of the cartouche. The clip has light plating wear on the arrow end. The blue diamond is perfect as is the clip ring and black top jewel. The mechanical pencil cone has brassing and microscratching. The cap band and clip have touches of plating wear. The top jewel has small scratches. The imprints on both pieces are clear.
