Vintage PARKER DUOFOLD Lapis Lazuli Blue Streamlined Fountain Pen

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VINTAGE PARKER DUOFOLD F OUNTAIN PEN ~ PreWar ~ The Flagship of the Parker Pen Company ~ ~ Streamlined ~ Button Filler ~ ~ LAPIS LAZULI BLUE with Gold Trim & a Parker Solid 14ct Gold Nib ~ Circa 1920s ~ ~ New Ink Sac Fitted ~ Serviced ~ Nice Overall Condition ~ SUMMARY Up here for auction is a vintage Parker Duofold Streamlined Button Filler fountain pen, which was manufactured Pre-War in USA circa 1920s. The Parker Duofold is one of the most recognizable and enduring fountain pen designs. Launched in 1921, the pen was a phenomenal success and put the Parker Pen Company squarely into the front rank of fountain pen manufacturers. Duofold remain popular in Europe being produced well into the 60s in varying sizes and colors when it was revived in the 80's once again as Parker's Flagship model. Th is Parker Duofold is a fine example, in stunning RARE LAPIS LAZULI BLUE with stylish and eye-catching gold cap band . It is in nice condition, without any damage only showing minor wear due to age. There is slight discoloration which the barrel is bit darker than the cap; yet this is very minor and common among the model of this series. It bears a Parker solid 14ct gold nib . The Parker Duofold has a button filling system, which is particularly simple and elegant filling method - the end of the pen unscrews revealing a button which is depressed while the nib is immersed in ink. The pen has been serviced and tested for full functionality. This pen is rare and very much sought after, of such a vintage pen in nice condition. Ownership of pen with the history and prestige of the Parker Duofold, will provide the owner with a feeling of satisfaction and a sense of cermony each time that they write. SUMMARY Model: Parker Duofold - USA Colour: Lapis lazuli blue Overall Length: 4-1/2 inches Date Manufactured: Circa 1920s Filler Type: Button-filling Restoration: The pen has been conservatively serviced, polished and tested STORY The Parker Pen Company was founded in 1888 by George S. Parker, whose mission was to manufacture a better pen. The Parker Pen Company's tradition epitomizes the highest standards of craftsmanship, technology, and aesthetics. From the 1920s to the 1960s, Parker was No.1 in worldwide writing instrument sales. The Parker Duofold is one of the most recognizable and enduring fountain pen designs. Launched in 1921, the pen was a phenomenal success and put the Parker Pen Company squarely into the front rank of fountain pen manufacturers. Duofold remain popular in Europe being produced well into the 60s in varying sizes and colors when it was revived in the 80's once again as Parker's Flagship model. Parker pens were frequently selected to sign important documents such as the World War II armistices, and commenorative editions were sometimes offered . DESCRIPTION THE CAP Trim: Elengant double gold cap band; Polished & stunning Pocket Clip: Gold pocket clip with 'PAT SEP 5-16 PARKER' engraved; it is polished and adjusted to tight fit on your shirt. THE NIB Material: 14ct solid gold Imprint: Reads 'PARKER DUOFOLD PEN MADE IN U.S.A.' THE BARREL Imprint: Reads 'GEO.S.PARKER DUOFOLD PATENTED MADE IN U.S.A.' Lever: N/A THE FILLING SYSTEM Type: Button-filling Work Done: The filler mechanism is tested for functionality . BIDDER PLEASE NOTE We are international vintage pen collector and we collect pens all round the world. The pen may be dispatched from our buying offices outside UK. So please allow at least 6-8 working days to receive the pen. We also wish to point out that there is no such thing as the perfect vintage item. All vintage pens over 50 years old are susceptible to varying degrees of wear and ageing over time, and the functionality is not comparable to new pens. The condition of each item is described to the best of our observation. Postage to UK: FREE Rest of the world: GBP6.99 (International Signed-for) ~ TERMS & CONDITIONS ~ ... read more

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