Utterly Bizarre

[Cob]

Here is a Canadian Parker Duofold, clipless and Junior size.

Could this possibly be genuine and original? I can say that the cap and blind cap are identical material and fit the pen perfectly.

38085

Thanks in advance,

Cob

[Sailor Kenshin]

Discoloration?

[FredRydr]

Unless you know its provenance, it is speculation whether it came out of the factory like that. My impression is it is a Frankenpen of two different materials.

[Cob]

Thanks; certainly Frankenpen came to mind. I was surprised that the blind cap matches the barrel so perfectly - I have had experience of replacing blind caps and often there has been a mis-match - I assume that the blind caps were polished to match the barrels.

And no - not remotely discoloration.

Cob

[jar]

Thanks; certainly Frankenpen came to mind. I was surprised that the blind cap matches the barrel so perfectly - I have had experience of replacing blind caps and often there has been a mis-match - I assume that the blind caps were polished to match the barrels.

And no - not remotely discoloration.

Cob

What is written on the body? It looks like it might be an early Lucky Curve Duofold with a later streamlined cap and blind cap.

[Cob]

Thanks; certainly Frankenpen came to mind. I was surprised that the blind cap matches the barrel so perfectly - I have had experience of replacing blind caps and often there has been a mis-match - I assume that the blind caps were polished to match the barrels.

And no - not remotely discoloration.

Cob

What is written on the body? It looks like it might be an early Lucky Curve Duofold with a later streamlined cap and blind cap.

It says Parker Duofold Made in Canada. Interestingly it is fitted with the cantilever-type pressure bar as used on Televisors etc.

Cob

[jar]

Thanks; certainly Frankenpen came to mind. I was surprised that the blind cap matches the barrel so perfectly - I have had experience of replacing blind caps and often there has been a mis-match - I assume that the blind caps were polished to match the barrels.

And no - not remotely discoloration.

Cob

What is written on the body? It looks like it might be an early Lucky Curve Duofold with a later streamlined cap and blind cap.

It says Parker Duofold Made in Canada. Interestingly it is fitted with the cantilever-type pressure bar as used on Televisors etc.

Cob

Ô Canada. All bets are off.

[Cob]

Thanks; certainly Frankenpen came to mind. I was surprised that the blind cap matches the barrel so perfectly - I have had experience of replacing blind caps and often there has been a mis-match - I assume that the blind caps were polished to match the barrels.

And no - not remotely discoloration.

Cob

What is written on the body? It looks like it might be an early Lucky Curve Duofold with a later streamlined cap and blind cap.

It says Parker Duofold Made in Canada. Interestingly it is fitted with the cantilever-type pressure bar as used on Televisors etc.

Cob

Ô Canada. All bets are off.

I am getting the impression that Parker Canada's staff was partly composed of eccentrics...

C.

[Diabolical_Engineer]

It's a frankenpen. Barrel is from a Lapis Duofold. Blind cap and cap are from one of the thrift time models (the name escapes me at the moment).

[Cob]

It's a frankenpen. Barrel is from a Lapis Duofold. Blind cap and cap are from one of the thrift time models (the name escapes me at the moment).

Thank you - it is too bizarre to be anything else I suppose. Interesting that the caps fit perfectly isn't it?

Cob

[EvanG]

do you have other pictures? i'm curious too know if the blind cap is all one color or if the cap matches the barrel...very interesting.

[amk]

I wonder if it's a factory Frankenpen made of bits and bobs by one of the employees?

[Cob]

The pen, christened Jacob, (many colours) has a new and appreciative owner at Goodwriter's Pens..

Follow this link (https://goodwriterspens.com/2018/03/15/the-mystery-of-jacob/) to read more

Cob