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Though vintage and antique writing equipment is our main focus, we are often asked about more recent fountain pens. At the moment, our new-pen offerings are largely limited to the assorted closeouts on our Specials page and the miscellaneous post-1975 offerings listed below. 6857: Lynn Sorgatz combination: modeled on the very rare Parker combinations of the early 1930s, this combo is made from modern blue celluloid with white swirls and gold streaks, and incorporates a vintage 1.1 mm pencil mechanism; 15.6 cm long, gold filled trim, vintage Parker nib, feed, section, and button-filling mechanism; cap crown opens to reveal eraser. DATE: c. 2006 • CONDITION: new • NIB: fine semiflex
• $650 7580: Parker 180: silver-plated basketweave pattern, made in France, two-way flat gold nib, feed marked "X/M"; one of the less common patterns of one of Parker's lower-production pens; new old stock, includes convertor, hang tag on clip. DATE: c. 1985 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium •
$285 8296: Parker 180 Écorce: gold plated, simulated bark finish engine turning, uses cartridge or convertor (included), made in France; triangular gold nib, feed marked "X"; condition as new, though has been dipped. DATE:
c. 1982 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: extra-fine • $225 7552: Parker 180 Flighter: stainless steel cap and barrel, gold plated trim, US-made, includes Aerometric-style slender convertor, 14K gold two-way triangular nib (offers two nib grades in one, with a thinner line when the nib is used inverted); new old stock with original clip tag, several available, please specify desired nib grade(s). DATE: c. 1980 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: medium/extra-fine or
broad/fine • $135 7357: Parker 180 Guirland: gold-plated, made in France, two-way flat gold nib, feed marked "X/M"; one of the less common patterns of one of Parker's lower-production pens; new old stock, includes convertor. DATE: c.
1982 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $350 8288: Parker 180 Guirland: gold-plated, made in France, two-way flat gold nib, feed marked "X/M"; one of the less common patterns of one of Parker's lower-production pens; new old stock, includes convertor. DATE: c.
1982 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $350 7594: Parker 180 Imperial: gold plated cap, barrel, and trim, grouped parallel lines pattern; US-made, includes Aerometric-style slender convertor, 14K gold two-way triangular nib (offers two nib grades in one, with a thinner line when the nib is used inverted); new old stock with original clip tag, several available. DATE: c.
1982 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: broad/fine • $150 8286: Parker 180 Laque: striated green "Malachite" lacquer finish, uses cartridge or convertor (included), made in France; two-way triangular gold nib, feed marked X/M, writes extra-fine on one side, medium on the other; new old stock. DATE: c. 1978 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium •
$285 8282: Parker 180 Laque: the dark blue lacquer finish is uncommon as is, but it is seldom seen in this configuration, with chrome plated trim and matching stainless steel triangular nib, marked "F" on the feed; made in France, "QI" date code, uses cartridges or convertor (included). DATE: 1980 • CONDITION: near mint •
NIB: fine • $325 7738: Parker 180 Ms. Parker: brushed stainless steel, 13.1 cm long, gold plated trim, two-way triangular nib, writes medium on one side and extra-fine on the other; designed by Emilio Pucci, takes cartridges or convertor (not included), made in USA, less common variant with smooth rounded cap band. DATE: c. 1978 •
CONDITION: near mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $195 7759: Parker 180 Ms. Parker: brushed stainless steel, 13.1 cm long, gold plated trim, two-way triangular nib, writes medium on one side and extra-fine on the other; designed by Emilio Pucci, takes cartridges or convertor (not included), made in USA, slight swelling of section at rear does not affect function (see detail). DATE: c. 1978 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: extra-fine/medum • $125 7652: Parker 180 nib blank sheet: measuring 67 x 23 mm, this sheet of 14K gold was what was left over after the blanks for the 180's distinctive triangular nib has been punched out; a rare and attractive piece of pen manufacturing ephemera from Janesville. DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: mint • $125 8287: Parker 180 Torsade: distinctive and hard to find cable twist pattern in silver plate, French-hallmarked 18K gold nib, marked "M" on feed, date code "QL"; includes squeeze-style convertor. DATE: 1980 •
CONDITION: mint • NIB: medium • $425 8283: Parker 180 Torsade: very uncommon cable twist pattern in gold plate, two-way French-hallmarked 18K gold nib, marked "M" on feed, date code "UE", appears to be new old stock, includes squeeze-style convertor. DATE:
1981 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: extra-fine/medium • $495 8300: Parker 180 Torsade: distinctive and hard to find cable twist pattern in silver plate, two-way French-hallmarked 18K gold nib, marked "F" on feed, date code "UI", unusual cap button recess (originally held some sort of insert?); includes squeeze-style convertor. DATE: 1981 • CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB:
fine/extra-fine • $325 7155: Parker 35 Flighter fiber tip: unusual model, made in France for the French market, stainless steel cap and barrel, gold plated trim, 12.7 cm long; new old stock, original clip tags, stainless covered grip section; refills no longer available, though adaptors for ballpoint refills can be made. DATE: c. 1985 •
CONDITION: mint* • $150 7154: Parker 35 Flighter fiber tip: unusual model, made in France for the French market, stainless steel cap and barrel, gold plated trim, 12.7 cm long; new old stock, black plastic grip section; fiber tip refills no longer available, but we can provide a custom-made adaptor for ballpoint refills for an additional $20 (see illustration). DATE: c. 1985 • CONDITION: mint* • $120 9629: Parker 35 Guirland: gold plated, 12.7 cm long, one of the less common patterns, made in France, 18K nib; a slightly smaller and much less common sibling of the 75, made only in France, for the European market; includes squeeze converter, metal very clean, noting slight plating wear at the very front edge of the section trim ring; cap snaps on securely, but with some play (less than 0.5 mm). DATE: c. 1980 • CONDITION:
fine-exc* • NIB: medium semiflex • $245 7586: Parker 45 Flighter: stainless steel, chrome plated trim, 13.7 cm long, Octanium alloy nib, uses cartridge or convertor (included), made in USA; new old stock, several available. DATE: c. 1975 •
CONDITION: mint • NIB: fine • $95 7587: Parker 45 Flighter: stainless steel, gold plated trim, 13.7 cm long, 10K gold nib, uses cartridge or convertor (included), made in USA; new old stock, several available. DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: mint
• NIB: fine • $125 8279: Parker 75 Écossais: gold plated, made in France, dished ends, section with angle indicator and "O" center mark; 14K USA-made "65" nib; new old stock, includes later convertor. DATE: c. 1976 • CONDITION:
mint • NIB: fine • $350 9498: Parker 75 ballpoint: burgundy plastic barrel with gold plated cap and trim, black cabochon clip button; no imprints, a known test market/prototype model. DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: fine • $225
7650: Parker 75 ballpoint manufacturing display: five pieces in sterling silver illustrating different stages of forming a cap, deep-drawing from sheet; the last stage is at final dimensions with the top hole cut, but before application of the imprints and engine turning; from Parker's Janesville factory. DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: mint • $200 8679: Parker 75 Damier: rare and desirable pattern in vermeil, gold over sterling silver, made in France, includes convertor, full French hallmarks, smooth-writing "M" 18K nib, slight roughness to edges of clip button, otherwise very clean. DATE: c. 1980 • CONDITION: exc • NIB: medium • $875
7593: Parker 75 Florence: solid sterling silver, French-hallmarked, black cabochon in cap, "QC" date code, 14K French nib, slender convertor, appears to be new old stock, like new. DATE: 1980 • CONDITION: near
mint • NIB: fine • $850 8397: Parker 75 Florence: two-tone vermeil, gold over solid sterling silver; made in France, 18K French-hallmarked nib, old-style metal convertor; cap and barrel like new, some roughness to metal section ring next to nib, very slight abrasion to edge of barrel tassie; cap tassie regular indented form, without cabochon, appears to be original; one of the most attractive and elegant 75 patterns. DATE: c. 1983 • CONDITION: fine
• NIB: fine • $765 8445: Parker 75 Florence: two-tone vermeil, gold over solid sterling silver; made in France, 18K French-hallmarked nib, old-style metal convertor, appears to be new old stock; one of the most attractive and elegant 75 patterns. DATE: c. 1983 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: broad • $895 8909: Parker 75 Florence: solid sterling silver, French-hallmarked, black cabochon in cap, 18K French nib, slender convertor, smooth section ring; clean, some wear to barrel end button, fleabites to metal. DATE: c. 1985
• CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: medium • $685 9483: Parker 75 Fougere: vermeil (gold plate over solid sterling silver), made in France, 18K French nib, unusual version with dished tassies, no cap cabochon, cap rim marked "VERMEIL CLUB"; French hallmarked, but not marked "MADE IN FRANCE", uncommon heavy smooth section ring; one tiny flake to vermeil at barrel mouth (see detail), section plastic slightly rough at junction with metal ring. DATE: c. 1985 •
CONDITION: fine-exc • NIB: fine • $750 8313: Parker 75 Godron: sterling silver, chrome plated trim, made in France, section with angle indicator, full French hallmarks on silver and on nib. DATE: c. 1980 • CONDITION: exc-near mint • NIB: medium •
$850 8278: Parker 75 Godron: sterling silver, chrome plated trim, made in France, section with angle indicator, full French hallmarks on silver and on nib; very clean, some small bumps to edges of barrel end tassie. DATE: c. 1980
• CONDITION: exc • NIB: fine • $800 9074: Parker 75 Godron ballpoint: silverplate, dished tassie, made in France, appears to be new old stock. DATE: c. 1980
• CONDITION: mint • $225 9073: Parker 75 Laque ballpoint: gold plated trim, burgundy lacquer finish; made in France, "TE" date code; as new, but no packaging. DATE: 1985 • CONDITION: near mint • $165 7651: Parker 75 nib display: five 14K USA production nibs in various stages of completion, to illustrate the process of manufacture; these came to us loose, but could easily be mounted and framed. DATE: c. 1975 •
CONDITION: mint • $200 8895: Parker 75 Perlé: not uncommon in gold plate, but very difficult to find in silver; made in France, "LE" date code, silver plated, includes convertor, section with angle indicator, 14K USA-made nib; like new. DATE: 1983 • CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium • $400 9680: Parker Classic ballpoint: silver plated, chrome plated trim, made in Argentina, prototype wide grid pattern -- a few other examples known. DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: exc • SOLD 9060: Parker Classic ballpoint: dark blue matte finish, gold plated trim, made in USA, "PC" date code, Kiwanis emblem on clip. DATE: 1987 • CONDITION: mint • $45 9059: Parker Classic ballpoint: black matte finish, gold plated trim, made in USA, "PI" date code, Wasau emblem on clip. DATE: 1987 • CONDITION: mint • $45 9062: Parker Classic ballpoint: dark blue matte finish, gold plated trim, made in USA, "PL" date code, dark blue enameled Kiwanis emblem on clip. DATE: 1987 • CONDITION: mint • $50 7685: Parker Classic Flighter ballpoint: brushed stainless steel, polished chrome clip and actuator button, 13.6 cm long, made in USA, new old stock; part of a large hoard, see our Specials page for quantity discounts. DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: mint • $15 9057: Parker Classic Flighter ballpoint: stainless steel, gold plated trim, made in USA, "IIE" date code, red and gold custom logo on clip. DATE: 1988 • CONDITION: mint • $45 7705: Parker Classic Imperial ballpoint: gold plated grouped parallel lines pattern, made in USA; new old stock, no box or papers, takes standard Parker ballpoint or gel refills (not included); several available. DATE: c.
1975 • CONDITION: mint • $75 8419: Parker Classic Imperial ballpoint: grouped parallel lines pattern, marked "12K G.F. CAP & BARREL", enamel Kiwanis badge on clip; made in USA, "PE" date code, new old stock, four available. DATE: 1987 •
CONDITION: mint • $75 9612: Parker Classic injector pencil: matte black, gold plated trim; USA-made ballpoint with permanently-installed .5 mm pencil converter. DATE: c. 1994 • CONDITION: exc • $30 7371: Parker Duofold ballpoint: black and pearl, gold plated trim, made in UK, "T" date code, foil hang tag on clip; in black-finished American maple box within cardboard outer box, including instructions and 1990-dated Platinum Club booklet. DATE: 1995 • CONDITION: mint • $475 6353: Parker Duofold Centennial: full fluted sterling silver overlay, 13.6 cm long, two-tone 18K nib, made in UK, new old stock but no box or papers, slight tarnish, has been dipped to test nib function, but not filled; two available, one with late 1991 date code, the other with early 1992 date code. DATE: 1991/1992 •
CONDITION: mint • NIB: fine semiflex • $800 6567: Parker Israel's 50th Duofold Centennial: numbered limited edition of only 500 pieces, in a cherrywood box with inset bronze commemorative medal with matching number; complete with all original packaging and paperwork; we were fortunate enough to acquire a small cache of these very scarce Duofolds, including some with sequential numbers. DATE: 1998 • CONDITION: mint • NIB: fine • $800 9185: Parker Snake in box: limited edition of 5000, sterling silver overlay hommage to one of Parker's all-time classics; pen has been dipped but otherwise as new, large outer box included but not illustrated, leather-covered inner box excellent and includes pouch, spare cartridges, and instruction booklet (not shown). DATE: 1997
• CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium • $1450 8501: Parker Snake in box: limited edition of 5000, sterling silver overlay hommage to one of Parker's all-time classics; like new, with all original packaging and accessories, outermost thin black card box (not shown) has some scuffs and small corner tears, pen has been filled but would easily pass for mint. DATE: 1997 •
CONDITION: near mint • NIB: medium • $1450 7153: Sheaffer Imperial: sterling silver cartridge-filler, 13.1 cm long, gold plated trim, White Dot, unusual zigzag diamond engine turning; only slightest bumps to edges of ends, smooth wet writing inlaid 14K gold nib. DATE:
c. 1975 • CONDITION: fine • NIB: broad semiflex • $350 8076: Sheaffer Imperial Sovereign pencil: 14K gold filled, 12.75 cm long, White Dot, uses .9 mm lead, new old stock, original price sticker on back; several available. DATE: c. 1975 • CONDITION: mint • $80
7780: Sheaffer Targa ballpoint: sterling silver, 13.3 cm long, chrome plated trim, White Dot, twist-action to extend and retract tip; new old stock but without packaging; several available. DATE: c. 1980 • CONDITION:
mint • $80 7806: Sheaffer Targa ballpoint: sterling silver, 13.3 cm long, gold plated trim, White Dot, twist-action to extend and retract tip; new old stock but without packaging; several available. DATE: c. 1980 • CONDITION: mint
• $80
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Here are some articles from our Vintage Pens FAQ that are equally applicable to modern fountain pens:
What do vintage pens offer that new pens
don't?
While eBay can be a good source for new and recent fountain pens, watch out for low-feedback sellers offering deals that look too good to be true. Chinese-made fakes -- especially pseudo-Montblancs -- are an ongoing problem, as are fraudsters who "borrow" pictures to offer pens that they do not even own. Here is an article on fake Parker Sonnets and how to identify them; there has also been a recent flood of fake S.T. Dupont pens, about which you can read more here . It pays to buy such widely-counterfeited items from an established retailer. |