1945 Parker 51 Vacumatic Double Jewel Fountain Pen - Cordovan

Vintage: 1945

Make: Parker

Model: 51 Vacumatic

Color: Cordovan

Materials: Lucite, 16k gold-filled cap

Filling System: Vacumatic filler (fully restored and guaranteed to fill and write as designed)

Length: This full-sized model measures 5 7/16” capped

Nib: 14k 51 nib lays down a smooth and consistent F line 

Condition: There is a professionally engraved personalization “S. Cali” on the cap’s indicia situated on the backside of the cap (see timestamp photo). If you’re from southern California then this one was meant for you XD Other than that, the cap is virtually pristine: no dents, dings, brassing, deep scratches or any other notable flaws. There is also no brassing or other notable wear to the clip or clip tassie, but there is a thin sliver of brassing on the blind cap tassie. Lucite has a smooth and lustrous surface with no deep scratches or other notable blemishes – scarcely even any microscratches. Manufacturer imprint and date code on barrel of FP is factory deep and fully legible. 

Details: Available only during the first few years of the 51's lifespan, when production numbers were lower, double-jewel models are (ceteris paribus) scarcer and more desirable than their later, single-jewel counterparts. And the burgundy-chestnut color Parker called Cordovan is a bit harder to find today than the more common Black, Grey, and Cedar Blue models. This Cordovan 51 has double jewels (grey pearl plastic) and a 16k gold-filled cap in the line and bar pattern with early chevron band and indicia on the back for engraving. Blue diamond clip signifies Parker’s lifetime guarantee.