1945 Parker Vacumatic Major Fountain Pen - Golden Pearl

Vintage: 1945

Make: Parker

Model: Vacumatic Major

Color: Golden Pearl

Materials: Celluloid with gold-plated trim

Filling System: Vacumatic filler (Resacced with a new diaphragm and sealed using a rosin-based sealant. Guaranteed to fill to factory capacity without leaks). To fill simply unscrew the blind cap, submerse the nib, and depress the plunger until the barrel is full.

Length: This full-sized 3rd-generation model measures 5 1/16” capped. 

Nib: 14k Vac Arrow nib lays down a smooth and consistent XF/F line.

Condition: Gold-plated trim is clean with no brassing or other notable blemishes aside from some very minor pin-sized marks on the top edge of the clip tassie situated on the right side of the cap. Excellent transparency of a light orange color makes the ink-level readily visible. Celluloid surface is smooth and lustrous with no deep scratches or other noteworthy blemishes – scarcely even any microscratches. There are 2 fins of the feed that have broken off but this has no discernible effect on the nib's performance. Manufacturer imprint and date code on barrel are deep and fully legible. 

Details: The Major was a step up from the Junior, having more generous trim and carrying Parker's lifetime guarantee. Gold-plated Blue Diamond clip, chevron cap band, and black cap jewel.