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Vintage 1944 Parker 51 Vacumatic Fountain Pen – Black Barrel, 14K Gold Nib, 1/8 14K Gold Filled Blue Diamond Cap (Untested)
Product Details:
* Brand / Model: Parker 51 (Vacumatic filling system)
* Production Era: 1944 (Confirmed by the clear factory "4" date code imprint near the blind cap threads)
* Filling Mechanism: Authentic wartime clear/celluloid plunger rod
* Nib Material: Genuine 14K Solid Gold
* Cap Material: 1/8 14K Gold Filled with parallel vertical line pattern
* Barrel Color: Glossy Black Lucite
* Cap Jewel: Original pearlescent translucent pearl jewel, intact and securely fitted
* Blind Cap: Original black end cap, fully intact and unscrews smoothly
Condition Report:
* Cosmetic Condition: The pen looks amazing and displays beautifully. The black barrel has an excellent, high-gloss shine with a crisp, clear factory date stamp. The gold-filled cap retains a brilliant luster with very little to no brassing.
* Nib Condition: The hooded 14K gold nib looks straight with intact tipping material at the point (see close-up photo).
* Cap Imperfections: There are two small, shallow dings on the cap (one toward the middle and one near the upper left). They do not break the metal or distort the overall shape, but please review the close-up photos for exact details.
* Mechanical Status: Untested. The plunger mechanism moves, but the internal rubber diaphragm is unserviced and being sold as-is for restoration or collection.
Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely wrapped in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box to ensure it arrives in the exact condition shown. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
