Name: Parker 51 MKI Fountain Pen. Made in UK, c1950. Teal Blue with Rolled Gold cap. Material: Acrylic / 12ct Rolled Gold Cap. 14k Gold Parker 51 Nib – Fine Nib. Filling System: Aerometric Converter Filled (Squeeze bar to fill). It was named the Parker “51” because Parker felt that they needed a name that wouldn’t be hard to pronounce in any country and also easy to remember. The Parker “51” is probably the most functional fountain pen ever made. It never leaks, always works and rarely ever breaks. Here we have a superb early 1950’s Mk1 version of the pen, fully restored in house (having been stripped down, ultrasonically cleaned and re-assembled) and dip tested. An all time classic ready to provide years of faithful service with a delightful smooth fine nib which writes a fine to medium line – very smooth indeed. The Nitty Gritty There are no major imperfections to note, no chips cracks or engravings The pen has only light sings of wear, tiny micro-scratches present on the cap and barrel and minor tarnishing in parts around the clip. Overall a very presentable example in excellent condition. Writing Style & Nib Appraisal The nib has been tuned to ensure smooth writing experience. The nib is a smooth fine which writes a fine / medium line Recommendations Recommended for everyday use, calligraphy, greeting cards, signatures, journaling, and all forms of appropriate use. Measurements : Length Capped: 138mm Length Uncapped: 123mm Section Diameter: 10mm Barrel Diameter: 11mm Cap Diameter: 12mm. The item “Vintage Parker 51 MK1 Teal Blue Fountain Pen 14k Gold Fine Nib Restored” is in sale since Friday, December 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Pens & Writing Equipment\Pens\Fountain Pens\Parker”. The seller is “grandvisionpens” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Pens
- Nib Material: Gold, 14K
- Sub-Type: Fountain Pens
- Brand: Parker
- Ink/ Lead Colour: Blue
