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| VINTAGE PARKER LUCKY CURVE EYE-DROPPER 23-1/2 FOUNTAIN PEN EARLY |
| SENIOR series; Short-lived; Button Filling; Circa 1940s |
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was £499.99 |
| now £399.99 |
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VINTAGE EARLY PARKER LUCKY CURVE #23-1/2 EYE-DROPPER FOUNTAIN PEN ~ Comes with Parker Lucky Curve Paper Giftbox ~ ~ Stunning Early Black Hard Rubber ~ Glossy & Rare ~ Jack-knife Safety ~ ~ Early EYE-DROPPER ~ a Stunning Parker Lucky Curve Solid 14ct Gold Nib, Circa 1900s ~ ~ New Ink Sac Fitted, Serviced, Excellent Overall Condition ~ |
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| SUMMARY |
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Up here for auction is a vintage Early Parker Lucky Curve #23-1/2 EYE-DROPPER fountain pen, which was manufactured Pre-War in USA circa 1900s. The pen comes with a PARKER LUCKY CURVE paper giftbox in nice condition. The pen is pretty long and bold, of overall length 5 inches. The pen is in nice condition, VERY GLOSSY without any damages all over the body, only some wear due to age. It is in stunning and highly sought after black chased hard rubber. The pen is an early EYE-DROPPER version of the series. It bears a RARE stunning Parker solid 14ct gold nib, with 'lucky curve' wavy banner. On the barrel is CRISP imprint with patent dates (as early as 1890s) and the lucky curve banner; and on the cap is the imprint 'JACK-KNIFE SAFETY PAT.JANE 4.1912'. At the end of the barrel is the model number '23-1/2' embossed. 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. |
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| SUMMARY |
| Model: |
Parker Lucky Curve 23-1/2 - USA |
| Colour: |
Black chased hard rubber |
| Overall Length: |
5 inches |
| Date Manufactured: |
Circa 1900s |
| Filler Type: |
Eye dropper |
| Restoration: |
The pen has been conservatively serviced, polished and tested for full functionality |
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| STORY |
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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. In 1931, Parker created Quink 'quick drying ink' which eliminated the need for blotting and led to the developement of the most widely used model of fountain pen in history, the Parker 51 (over $400 million worth of sales in its 30 year history). Manufacturing facilities were set up over the years in Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Mexico, USA and Argentina. Parker pens were frequently selected to sign important documents such as the World War II armistices, and commenorative editions were sometimes offered |
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| DESCRIPTION |
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THE CAP |
| Material: |
Black chased hard rubber |
| Top Ring: |
N/A |
| Top Jewel: |
Black rubber screw cap |
| Trim Pattern: |
Reads 'JACK-KNIFE SAFETY PAT.JANE 4.1912' |
| Pocket Clip: |
Clipless pen |
| Cap Screw: |
Smooth |
| Work Done: |
The whole cap has been gently hand polished to restore its shiny condition |
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THE NIB |
| Material: |
14ct solid gold |
| Grade: |
Medium |
| Imprint: |
Reads 'PARKER LUCKY CURVE PEN 3' |
| 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. |
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| THE BARREL |
| Imprint: |
Reads 'GEO.S.PARKER FOUNTAIN PEN JANEVILLE.WIS. U.S.A. PAT. 1-9-24 6-28-98 1-2-05 6-6-05 4-25-11' with 'LUCKY CURVE' banner |
| End Jewel: |
Black rubber end screw cap; model number '23-1/2' embossed |
| 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 |
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| THE FILLER |
| Type: |
Button filler |
| Imprint: |
N/A |
| Ink Storage: |
Medium - Large storage; Easy to handle button filler mechanism |
| Work Done: |
A new sac filled. 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 |
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