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Tipo:	Pens	Ink/ Lead Colour:	--
Sub-Type:	Fountain Pens	Lead:	--
	Collectable/ Vintage	Number of Items:	1
Marca:	Parker	Estado:	Usado

VINTAGE PARKER DUOFOLD FOUNTAIN PEN ~ LAPIS LAZULI BLUE ~ Flat-Top ~ Lucky Curve ~ ~ PreWar ~ The Flagship of the Parker Pen Company ~ ~ Special Late Edition - With Pocket Clip and also Top Ring ~ ~ Button Filler ~ Gold Trim & a Solid 14ct Gold Nib, Circa 1920s ~ ~ New Ink Sac Fitted, Serviced, Excellent Overall Condition ~

SUMMARY



Up here for auction is a vintage Parker Duofold Lucky Curve Flat-Top Button Filler fountain pen, which was manufactured Pre-War in Canada 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.

     The pen is in nice condition. The pen is very glossy, without any damages all over the body. It is in stunning and highly sought after LAPIS LAZULI BLUE. This is a SPECIAL LATE EDITION, with the feature of ring top and pocket clip. The pen bears eye-catching deluxe triple gold cap band. This Lapis Lazuli blue pattern is very attractive. 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 excellent 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 SPECIAL LATE Duofold Lucky Curve – USA

Colour: Lapis Lazuli Blue

Overall Length: 4-3/4 Inches

Date Manufactured: Circa 1920s

Filler Type: Button filler

Restoration: The pen has been conservatively serviced, polished and tested for full functionality

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

Material:

Lapis blue plastics

Top Ring:

Gold; Polished

Top Jewel: Black rubber top screw cap

Trim Pattern:
Elengant triple gold cap band; Polished & stunning

Pocket Clip:
Gold pocket clip with patent number engraved 'PAT.SEP 5-16'; it is polished and adjusted to tight fit on your shirt.

Cap Screw: Smooth

Work Done: The whole cap has been gently hand polished to restore its shiny condition

THE NIB

Material: 14ct Solid Gold

Grade: Medium

Imprint: Reads 'PARKER DUOFOLD 14K PEN N'

Nib Size: Medium

Condition of Feed: Excellent & clean

Work Done:
The nib and feed has been cleaned to remove dried ink and residuals. The nib has been polished to restore its shiny condition.

THE BARREL

Imprint:
Reads 'GEO.S.PARKER FOUNTAIN PEN    Lady DUOFOLD LUCKY CURVE   TORONTO CANADA'

End Jewel: Black rubber end screw cap

Screw with Filler: Smooth

Screw with Cap: Smooth

Lever: N/A

Work Done: The barrel has been gently hand polished to restore shiny colour with the imprint masked

THE FILLER

Type: Button filler

Imprint:
N/A

Ink Storage: Medium storage; Easy to handle button filler mechanism

Work Done:
A new sac fitted. Talcum powder has been applied on the ink sac to prevent it sticking with the metal part of the filler system. The ink sac and the filler mechanism has been tested to ensure its full working order.

Functionality: Excellent

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 5-10 working days to receive the pen. If you don't agree to this, please don't bid.

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.

~ PAYMENT & POSTAGE ~

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Item will only be dispatched until fund has cleared. The pen will be securely packed to ensure that it is arriving safely. Please allow at least 10 working days to receive the item. We normally sent the item thru registered mail. Additional insurance can be added as an optional extra. Should additional insurance be required please contact us at the end of the auction. Since we have been in business we have had very few returns or problems with shipping. However in an unlikely event that a problem occurs, please contact us in advance.

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International postage GBP4.99

~ TERMS & CONDITIONS ~

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All items are sold AS-IS. We accept returns only if the item was not as described in the auction. Generally the buyer is required to report any problem within 3 days of receipt; and return the item within 14 days of receipt. All items must be returned as its original condition. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges. Shipping and handling is not refunded in any case.

All our products are 100% genuine. We also guarantee that all pens are in good working order unless otherwise stated. As an addition to your purchase, a guarantee certificate issued and sealed by us will also be sent with the pen, when the final price of the pen is over GBP150.

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VINTAGE PARKER DUOFOLD LAPIS LAZULI BLUE FOUNTAIN PEN

Deluxe Triple Gold Cap Band; Lucky Curve; FlatTop 1920s