How do I identify my Parker fountain pen?

Check the design of the pen clip for the most prominent part of the Parker logo: an arrow, complete with arrowhead and vanes. If the fountain pen has a pen clip, and it is in any way designed as if it is an arrow, almost certainly it is a Parker fountain pen.

What is the rarest Parker pen?

Quick Facts

• The rarest model of the Parker Duofold fountain pen is a specialty model created for the Zaner-Bloser handwriting publishing company.
• To collectors, mandarin yellow is the most desirable color of Parker Duofold fountain pens.

Are Parker pens collectable?

Established in1888 by George S Parker, Parker have long been renowned for making extremely high quality pens right up until the present day. They are all extremely collectable.

What is the most expensive Parker pen?

As of now the current Most Expensive Parker Duofold in the Parker Catalog is the Parker Duofold Centennial Prestige Blue Chevron Fountain Pen with a MSRP of $1034 and available on Amazon for about $550 at the time of writing this article.

How do you date Parker Vacumatic?

The first date codes, found for example on the Vacumatics, consists of two digits, the first one denoting the quarter of production, the second denoting the production year.

How can you tell a vintage pen?

Most vintage pens will also have an imprint on the barrel with the brand name and perhaps a date code or other signifying marks that will make it easier to identify the pen.

Are old pens worth anything?

Most common vintage fountain pens have a value of $50 – $150. Many vintage pens use gold nibs, which increases the value. Pens in bad condition will be worth up to 75% less, however, the nib itself can be worth $40-50 on its own.

What is the price of Parker pen?

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How do you identify Parker Vacumatic?

Although other patterns were used, Vacumatics are strongly identified with the laminated celluloid which they pioneered. Clear celluloid alternating with pearlescent allows the ink level in the barrel to be immediately visible.

Are old fountain pens worth anything?

Old fountain pens can be quite valuable, especially when they are in good condition. Most common vintage fountain pens have a value of $50 – $150. Many vintage pens use gold nibs, which increases the value. Pens in bad condition will be worth up to 75% less, however, the nib itself can be worth $40-50 on its own.

What kind of Parker fountain pen is there?

VINTAGE 1941 BLUE/GRAY STRIPED DUOFOLD PARKER VACUMATIC FOUNTAIN PEN ~ RESTORED! VINTAGE 1940s PARKER “51” VACUMATIC FOUNTAIN PEN ~ GOLD FILLED CAP ~ RESTORED! Parker VP Grey, 14K Broad nib, original filler, fully restored. Very Good. Vintage Parker Pen Lucky Curve Fountain Pen Duofold Jack Knife w/ Box KOHLER CO.

What kind of Pen is the Parker 51?

The Vacumatic, Parker 61, and Duofold pens have long endured in the industry. The Parker 51 is still of interest to collectors because of the way it is engineered. The Parker Jotter fountain pen with a medium steel nib was a classroom staple for many years.

Who are the collectors of the Parker Pens?

This site is run by a Swedish pen collector, Tony Fischier, and is dedicated to the collectors of the wonderful pens that The Parker Pen Company have been making for over a century. I also buy and sell selected pens, including broken pens and parts, since I also repair my own pens.

What kind of nib does a Parker Jotter pen have?

The Parker Jotter fountain pen with a medium steel nib was a classroom staple for many years. Vintage Parker pens feature accents of gold, platinum, rhodium, and other precious metals. These touches remain a distinguishing feature of these pens. These fountain pens are expected to have a long lifespan.