Michael McNeil
October 12th, 2013, 01:32 AM
Hi all,
All of the pens on this sales list have been restored inside
and outside, ink tested and ready to fill with your ink, if you buy
one or more of them.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please E-mail me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
If you intend to make a purchase, please read "Rules, shipping,
etcetera" at the bottom of this post.
Pen #1. 1940/41 Parker Vacumatic oversize Maxima set in golden brown pearl.
The pen was made in the second quarter of 1941 and the pencil was made
in the fourth quarter of 1940. The pen has a Speedline aluminum fill
plunger. There is a tiny bit of typical brassing on the outside ridge of
the blind cap tassi ring. Someone very lightly scratched the initials "K
M" on the indicia panel on the cap band of the pen. The pen and pencil
have both been imprinted with the name "Albert Wayne Nielsen". The
name imprint is not too obvious. The clear barrel segments only have
very minimal ambering (see close-up photo). The nib is a smooth
writing Fine 2 tone 14K arrow. The pen clip still has the original
blue paint in the diamond. The pencil is in good working condition.
Price for the set reduced to $395.00 shipping included in the U.S.
Foreign shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/VacMaxSet_zps8e224424.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/VacMaxSetCl_zpscd1f2157.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/VacMaxSetOp_zps2b4f7c8f.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/VacMaxSetWr_zps5c98ae41.jpg
2. 1948 Parker 51 in India Black, with a gold filled Heritage cap with
solid 14K tassi ring and clip. This is a Vacumatic fill 51 and the
last year the Vac fill 51's were made in the U.S.A. The only things I
noticed that might be considered as flaws are some wear on the
feathers of the clip at the bend, mostly on the right side. That was
probably caused by someone carrying it in shirts with pocket flaps.
The cap has no dings, but it does have a couple of small scratches,
maybe 1.5 mm and one small bump mark that you probably would have a
hard time finding. The cap has some micro scratches. I think there
were only three different Heritage caps, all have 14K trim, sterling,
windowpane and the nine line pattern. They all have the Art Deco arrow
design band stamped near the cap lip. The nib is a smooth writing wet
Extra Fine 14K. The 51's with solid 14K trim are somewhat uncommon and
a bit hard to find.
Price $395.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51Blk14KTrim_zpsb5c7789e.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51Blk14KTrimOpen_zpsc50218f2.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51Blk14KTrimMark_zps2a634ef5.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51Blk14KTrimWr_zpsaa17e892.jpg
3. 1928 Wahl flattop oversize fountain pen in black and white pearl,
with Greek Key cap band. The roller clip, cap bands and lever have no
brassing. There is a bit of discoloration in the barrel around the
lever slot and a bit off to the side and some very slight
discoloration in the lower half of the cap. The cap has some age
cracks, which I was aware of when I bought the pen. I am pricing the
pen considerably lower than I would if they were not present. I
honestly believe they are nothing to worry about, if it were a pen I
planned on keeping, it would not bother me. The nib is a semi-flexible
Extra Fine "Signature" 14K. It takes a bit of pressure to make about a
1 mm wide line. The pen capped measures 5 5/16 inches.
Price reduced to $350.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WahlOSBW.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WahlOSBWOpen.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WahlOSBWWr.jpg
Rules, Shipping, Etc.
The usual rules apply, the person sending the first e-mail on an item
~stating intent to purchase~ gets the item. I will give you 5 days to
decide if you like the pen or not. I prefer payment by PayPal but also
accept checks or money orders in USD. I can only accept payment by
PayPal from countries outside the U.S. I ship worldwide, so
international customers are always welcome.
Prices are post paid in the U.S., and will be shipped with a tracking
number and insurance. I normally ship inside the U.S. by U.S.
Postal Service Priority Mail. I can also ship to other countries by
Priority Mail, but I prefer to ship by Express International Mail. I
have to charge by Express International Mail, depending on which
country the item will be sent to, but it can be insured and can
usually be tracked online.
Return Policy: I will always allow pens, or other items, to be
returned. f there is a problem I would prefer the chance to fix the problem
or replace the item, when and if possible. Otherwise a full refund
will be offered. If you find a problem and choose to send the item
(pen, mechanical pencil, etc.) to someone else to be corrected, I will
not be responsible for any other problems.
Happy penning!
Michael McNeil
E-mail: michael@northwestpenworks.com
All of the pens on this sales list have been restored inside
and outside, ink tested and ready to fill with your ink, if you buy
one or more of them.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please E-mail me at:
michael@northwestpenworks.com
If you intend to make a purchase, please read "Rules, shipping,
etcetera" at the bottom of this post.
Pen #1. 1940/41 Parker Vacumatic oversize Maxima set in golden brown pearl.
The pen was made in the second quarter of 1941 and the pencil was made
in the fourth quarter of 1940. The pen has a Speedline aluminum fill
plunger. There is a tiny bit of typical brassing on the outside ridge of
the blind cap tassi ring. Someone very lightly scratched the initials "K
M" on the indicia panel on the cap band of the pen. The pen and pencil
have both been imprinted with the name "Albert Wayne Nielsen". The
name imprint is not too obvious. The clear barrel segments only have
very minimal ambering (see close-up photo). The nib is a smooth
writing Fine 2 tone 14K arrow. The pen clip still has the original
blue paint in the diamond. The pencil is in good working condition.
Price for the set reduced to $395.00 shipping included in the U.S.
Foreign shipping see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/VacMaxSet_zps8e224424.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/VacMaxSetCl_zpscd1f2157.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/VacMaxSetOp_zps2b4f7c8f.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/VacMaxSetWr_zps5c98ae41.jpg
2. 1948 Parker 51 in India Black, with a gold filled Heritage cap with
solid 14K tassi ring and clip. This is a Vacumatic fill 51 and the
last year the Vac fill 51's were made in the U.S.A. The only things I
noticed that might be considered as flaws are some wear on the
feathers of the clip at the bend, mostly on the right side. That was
probably caused by someone carrying it in shirts with pocket flaps.
The cap has no dings, but it does have a couple of small scratches,
maybe 1.5 mm and one small bump mark that you probably would have a
hard time finding. The cap has some micro scratches. I think there
were only three different Heritage caps, all have 14K trim, sterling,
windowpane and the nine line pattern. They all have the Art Deco arrow
design band stamped near the cap lip. The nib is a smooth writing wet
Extra Fine 14K. The 51's with solid 14K trim are somewhat uncommon and
a bit hard to find.
Price $395.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51Blk14KTrim_zpsb5c7789e.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51Blk14KTrimOpen_zpsc50218f2.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51Blk14KTrimMark_zps2a634ef5.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/Pkr51Blk14KTrimWr_zpsaa17e892.jpg
3. 1928 Wahl flattop oversize fountain pen in black and white pearl,
with Greek Key cap band. The roller clip, cap bands and lever have no
brassing. There is a bit of discoloration in the barrel around the
lever slot and a bit off to the side and some very slight
discoloration in the lower half of the cap. The cap has some age
cracks, which I was aware of when I bought the pen. I am pricing the
pen considerably lower than I would if they were not present. I
honestly believe they are nothing to worry about, if it were a pen I
planned on keeping, it would not bother me. The nib is a semi-flexible
Extra Fine "Signature" 14K. It takes a bit of pressure to make about a
1 mm wide line. The pen capped measures 5 5/16 inches.
Price reduced to $350.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WahlOSBW.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WahlOSBWOpen.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/WahlOSBWWr.jpg
Rules, Shipping, Etc.
The usual rules apply, the person sending the first e-mail on an item
~stating intent to purchase~ gets the item. I will give you 5 days to
decide if you like the pen or not. I prefer payment by PayPal but also
accept checks or money orders in USD. I can only accept payment by
PayPal from countries outside the U.S. I ship worldwide, so
international customers are always welcome.
Prices are post paid in the U.S., and will be shipped with a tracking
number and insurance. I normally ship inside the U.S. by U.S.
Postal Service Priority Mail. I can also ship to other countries by
Priority Mail, but I prefer to ship by Express International Mail. I
have to charge by Express International Mail, depending on which
country the item will be sent to, but it can be insured and can
usually be tracked online.
Return Policy: I will always allow pens, or other items, to be
returned. f there is a problem I would prefer the chance to fix the problem
or replace the item, when and if possible. Otherwise a full refund
will be offered. If you find a problem and choose to send the item
(pen, mechanical pencil, etc.) to someone else to be corrected, I will
not be responsible for any other problems.
Happy penning!
Michael McNeil
E-mail: michael@northwestpenworks.com