Condition:
The pen is in very nice condition with multiple tones of golden brown in the classic Vacumatic pattern with good above average visibility (as shown), there are no cracks or personalization. The major cap band is in lovely condition, the blue diamond split arrow clip is firm, the blue diamond paint is clean and the black cap jewel has no chips. The barrel imprint have a touch of hand wear. The barrel date is “5” and is faintly seen via magnification. The pen has been throughly cleaned, a new diaphragm has been installed, the section threads properly sealed, it has been water and ink tested. This classic pen fills great and it's ready for ink.
Restoration Work:
- The cap has been brush cleaned
- Nib, feed and breather tube have been ultrasonically cleaned
- A new diaphragm has been installed
- Threads properly sealed
- The pen has been lightly polished
- The pen has been water and ink tested
- This pen is ready to write
Parker Vacumatic Major Fountain Pen - Golden Pearl
Brand and Year:
Parker Pen, Janesville, WI - 1945 barrel date
Model:
Vacumatic - Major
Filling System:
Vacumatic - Wartime filling unit
Color:
Golden pearl with gold trim, blue diamond clip, black jewel
Length:
5 1/16" long
Nib:
Medium Fine - the Parker Arrow 14k gold nib is in nice condition with crisp imprints, ample tipping material and a hint of surface wear. The pen has been ink tested and produced a clean, wet medium fine line. The nib has a hint of flex, it is not a nail, it does not produce any notable line variation. A photo of the ink test is provided for reference.