Product Description
Type | Fountain pen |
Product Name | Parker Vacumatic Senior (identified by length -- 5-3/8" -- and lockdown filling system .) |
Manufacturer and Year | Parker - 1937 (The imprint on the barrel is very clear -- 47, which means 4th quarter 1937. The date mark on the nib is dot 37 meaning 3rd qtr 1937 so it is probably original.) |
Length | 5-3/8 inches ("Oversize" model). |
Filling System | Vacumatic lockdown filler is in excellent working condition. The filling system has been restored by us with a new diaphragm, and it has been tested. (We will guarantee the filling system for one year from purchase.) |
Color | Emerald body and cap with gold plated trim-- excellent visibility thru the body. Both jewels are green striped. Arrow aka Deco style clip. Three cap bands. |
Nib | 14k fine firm nib. Writes smoothly with a wet line. Lots of tipping material in evidence. Two tone nib. |
Condition
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Gorgeous restored condition with no cracks or chips, though there are light signs of use. Very shiny. The imprint is excellent and very readable. The gold plated trim is super with no brassing whatsoever. The two jewels are green striped and in great condition. We tested the pen with ink and found no leaks. This is a great pen which should be a dependable writer for years and years to come. |