Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Parker Vacumatic ... the pattern is called "Shadow Wave" and this particular model is the largest of the two sizes made -- "Junior" with a Lockdown filling system. The smaller size with a lockdown filling system was called the Juniorette.
Manufacturer and Year Parker USA - 1938 (The imprint on the barrel is very clear -- 18, which means 1st quarter 1938. The date mark on the nib is a 5 with three dots.)
Length 4-13/16"
Filling System Vacumatic filler, Lockdown style, 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 Red and black striated with gold trim. Black blind cap and jewels.
Nib FINE. 14k.
Condition Superior condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a beautifully colored, very shiny pen, with some nice amber transparency in the barrel. The cap and barrel have light wear. The cap bands and clip are excellent. The clip band has light scratching and a tad of plating wear along one of the edges. The two black jewels are perfect. The imprints are clear.