The body was sleek and the material used was lucite, a very stable and durable material needed to withstand the high acidity of the special parker 51 ink uniquely developed for this pen. The parker 51 was a revolutionary design when it debuted, advertised as ten years ahead. For instance, the 51 special is a less expensive, more basic, version of the standard 51. The vintage parker 51 fountain pens come in a variety of models that vary slightly from each other in their design and nib material. Vintage fountain pens parker 51 duofolds waterman mont blanc. Read more about the great 51 in david and mark shepherds book parker 51. We carry fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints, stationery, fountain pen ink and refills in all sizes. Development of the parker 51 was completed in 1939, the 51st anniversary of the parker pen company, thus its name.
But, in 1950 parker introduced the lowerend special 51 with an octanium nib, a steel alloy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Restored 1950 parker 51 special fountain pen, teal blue. Although similiar in looks and functionality, it is in reality a very different pen from the original.
Up close, it has the stamped and slapped together look of cheap toys. Originally produced as a vacumatic filler in the 1940s it changed to the troublefree aerometric filling system and sold in the millions. Very good clean used condition as the pictures indicate. What modern fountain pen is closest in design to a parker. Parker 51 series parflex field attachable hose fittings.
The parker story, 2 volumes 9780965774826 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mark i 194248, had the late vacumatic filling system with a plastic plunger hidden behind a blind. Parkers continual advertising during the war created demand that took several years to fulfil after the end of the conflict. The body was sleek and the material used was lucite, a very stable and durable material needed to withstand the high acidity of the special parker 51 ink. Parker duofold replica by chris thompson pens 2001 an look at a modern renaissance of the duofold senior. Ernesto soler is a pen collector and the webmaster of, a member of our hall of fame. When starting that particular project the container with the parker archives was still in transit and mr. The pencil is considerably darker than pen which is typical for nassau green since the pen and pencil are made of different materials.
Get the best deals on parker 51 when you shop the largest online selection at. Parker marketed it as the worlds most wanted pen, a slogan alluding to restrictions on production of consumer goods for civilian markets in the united states during world war ii. Parker 51 special fountain pen pencil set w box 1950. My pursuit includes its history and advertising ephemera. The burgundy colored parker 51 has been one of my go to pens for decades. First, parker s upgrade of the 21 line, the super 21, was much more like the 51 special such that for many.
This is a model 51, it dates to the mid 20th century, and features a dove gray barrel and a rare 14k gold cap. The parker 51 special edition now equipped with the latest in fountain pen technology is today as it was 60 years ago a very contemporary and advance writing instrument true to the best parker traditions. The parker book series by richard stark includes books the hunter, the man with the getaway face, the outfit, and several more. Not only has this undoubtedly been the most successful fountain pen in history, with sales. Having made enough money to retire on and worried that he might be losing a step or two, handy quits being an active criminal, and buys a diner in presque isle, maine. Produced continually from 1941 to 1972, the parker 51. The definitive book on the parker 51, the worlds most successful fountain pen. Ruderman needed the help of a parker 51 collector to determine which features would translate well from the vintage 51 to the modern special edition. Here is a restored 1950 parker 51 special fountain pen, the pen was completely disassembled ultrasonically cleaned and a new plyglass sac installed, teal blue barrel and shell, polished stainless steel cap. Other costsaving measures were a limited choice of colors indicated in the table below, a brightpolished stainlesssteel cap, and a black cap jewel. It then goes on to mention fountain pens, pencils, fibre tips and roller balls. In a poll by the illinois institute of technology, it was voted the fourth best industrial design of the twentieth century. When i found the pen in the box with the original paperwork. New listing vintage 1950s parker 51 special mkiib black jewel aerometric filler pen.
The pen came in a deluxe simulated snakeskin box, similar to those found in england during the fifties. Please enjoy browsing, learning, and appreciating the parker 51 read more about us here. Youll find new or used products in parker 51 on ebay. He was the driving force behind the parker 51 special edition that was launched in 2002.
This is the 51 special model, first introduced in 1950. Parker 51 special vs parker 51 parker the fountain pen. The parker 51 was one of the most popular fountain pens ever created, with more than 20 million sold. Dec 11, 2014 the vintage parker 51 fountain pens come in a variety of models that vary slightly from each other in their design and nib material. The parker 51 classic fountain pen is an icon in the world of vintage pens. For store orders and immediate hose assembly replacement, please visit one of our stores for production size orders, contact us at our sacramento location. These were however produced side by side with the standard line. Parker vintage 51 dark green gold cap fountain pen works fine point.
Parker released a redesigned special edition 51 in autumn of 2002. A book with beautiful illustrations with lots of historical. The aerometricfilling unit is that of a parker 21, but it is embossed with the name arrow over top an embossed icon of an arrow. The parker 51 is a fountain pen first introduced in 1941. Originally marketed as the worlds most wanted pen when it was introduced in 1941, the parker 51 fountain pen has more than 70 years of history, quality and heritage behind it despite production stopping in 1972. First of all i want to thank len provisor who took his time to compare my first versions of the color charts with actual pens of his collection. The worlds most successful fountain pen book online at best prices in india on. Nov 21, 20 but the parker 51 wasnt merely easy on the eyes.
The standard, on the other hand, possesses a 14 karat gold nib. If you have a love for fountain pens and particularly if you collect the. Revision pluma parker 51 con cristian urbina youtube. More on clips when parker introduced the 51 in the u. I read all available books, but they provided little help except that. The 51 is popular with pen collectors, and in 2002 parker issued a lookalike model called the 51 special edition. The parker 51, a classic vintage pen collectors weekly. First, parkers upgrade of the 21 line, the super 21, was much more like the 51 special such that. The cap is the length of a parker 51 special cap, which is just a little shorter than the normal 51 cap, and it has the black jewel of the special, but the diameter is that of a normalsized 51 cap. Books pendemonium fountain pens, pencils, inkwells, stationery.
After parker sold over 20 millions 51 pens, i thought it was about time to make a color identification chart of the avaiable colors. Mckay is seen in a few early books as a compatriot of parker. Not only does this 51 use cartridges, it lacks the sophisticated, inktrapping collector of the original 51, and uses a small, conventional nib instead of the. After 1957, the special was no longer advertised, but renamed the standard, although the filler was still marked special. The book starts with the history of the ballpoint pen and includes loud, eterpen, reynolds and milesmartin. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The penwas availablein two colors, vista blue and black. Not only does this 51 use cartridges, it lacks the sophisticated, inktrapping collector of the original 51, and uses a small, conventional nib instead of the original tubular design. Parker 51 by david and mark shepherd, in collaboration with parker.
The ink was completely dried and crusted on the inside, but other than that, it was in great shape. The colours of the vacumatic parker 51s and the aerometric parker 51s. Review of another antiques market find, a pristine parker 51 special, probably from the early 1960s. The 51 was chiefly designed as the consummate vessel for a revolutionary new ink. But, in 1950 parker introduced the special 51 with an octanium nib, a steel.
David shepherds book on the parker 51 detailed history of the parker 51 on david. In 2001, parker reintroduced the parker 51 as a limited edition. Im just guessing here, but i wonder if it wasnt a combination of factors that caused parker to upgrade the special. Dean is pretty much on the mark with his answer, although hero does make several pens that are closer homage to the p51imho. In 2002 parker reintroduced the famed parker 51 as a special edition. Jan 26, 2014 this parker 51 special is in pristine condition on the outside of the pen.
The parker 51 is one of the most successful pens ever produced, and is truly recognizable throughout the world. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The ultimate symbol of this enduring popularity is the parker 51. In the early 60s, the shiny cap was discontinued and replaced with the lustraloy deluxe cap. At a distance, it looks like a green parker 51 with a highly polished stainless cap. The parker 51 is probably the most practical fountain pen ever made. This 51 externally resembles the doublejewel models of the 1940s, but its internals are considerably simplified. Site devoted to the parker pens history and timeline. While the special was always the economy model of the 51 line, late in its time it picked up the gold nib and frosted lustraloy cap of the standard models. Please signup and be the first to know when the new site is launched. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In 2002 parker launched a retro model, the parker 51 special edition in one of its rarest finishes, the empire state building etched cap.
They are still perfect pens for everyday use whist being highly. We are happy to serve you through our website, at most us pen shows, at our pen stores in chicago and appleton, and through our podcast and videos on youtube and itunes. New listing parker 51 special fountain pen black fine nib working user grade. The filler in the 51 special, however, is larger than that in a demi. Parker 51 special edition originally official site for limited reissue of parker 51, but seems to have other news about parker pens, too. First of all i want to thank len provisor who took his time to compare my first versions of the color charts with actual pens of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The new parker website is not yet ready for your country. Theres been some confusion, since david shepherd chose in this book parker 51 not to count the. This cap was reanimated in 2002 when parker launched the parker 51 special edition. In 2004, the larger and heavier parker 100 was released. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet.
A pilot who is suspected of falsifying flight records in his logbook in order to overstate his actual experience is said to have logged p 51 hours. The parker 51 special edition features an 18k gold hooded nib and hand polished platinum alloy point for smooth writing. Find parker 51 and parker vacumatic from a vast selection of parker. Chronicle of the history and development of thje parker 51 from its inception. Most of these pens are marked special 51, but late production in the 60s seem to have 14k gold nibs while marked special. Bucklin moon, an editor for pocket books, said hed buy the novel, on condition that parker got away, so that he could appear in a series of books, instead of just one. This parker 51 special is in pristine condition on the outside of the pen. Vintage fountain pens parker 51 duofolds waterman mont. Parker 51 vacumatic fountain pen dove gray 14k gold filled cap exc. That means that you can exchange the arrow cap with a normal 51 cap, but not with a 51 special cap, because the metal bushing, or ring on the. Our sarasota storefront has since housed two distinct shops.
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