Product Description
Type fountain pen.
Product Name Parker VP
Manufacturer and Year Parker, made in USA -- 1962-4
Length 5-7/16"
Filling System Aerometric filling system. Takes Parker cartridges or the unique Parker VP converter. This converter is unique to this model and has a very thin neck which is prone to cracking. This pen has a working converter, but it's very tight and we didn't want to remove it for fear of damaging it.
Color Black section and barrel with lustraloy or brushed steel cap. Pearl jewel at top of cap and end of barrel. Gold plated clip. There is a "3" etched on the clip ring. There is an arrow imprinted on the section.
Nib Medium 14k #66 nib.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a velvety black, shiny pen with a silky smooth cap and with classic styling. The barrel has light to moderate scratching. The ridged section has light scratching near the measuring band. The cap has moderate scratching with some long, thin scratch lines. The gold arrow clip has microscratching and a bit of plating wear along some of the feathers. The clip ring has plating wear along the top edge. The top cap jewel has a few small scratches. The end jewel on the barrel looks excellent. The imprints are clear.
