Michael McNeil
February 14th, 2014, 06:40 PM
Hi all,
These pens have all been recently restored and are ready to fill with
ink and use.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to 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. c. 1930 Parker Duofold Sr. Streamline set in Moderne Black and Pearl.
The barrel of the pen has some ambering. The color in the cap is
very nice. The pen has a few little nicks and scratches, but a fairly
nice overall shine. Also, there is brassing across the ball of the clip.
I replaced the ink sac with a silicone sac, in hopes of preventing the
barrel from discoloring further. The nib is a smooth writing Extra Fine
14K Duofold. The pencil has great, near mint color. There are
some small scratches in a tiny area on the top cap band, on one side.
It has typical brassing across the ball of the clip. It has one small ding
on the top edge of the cone/nozzle. The pencil functions as it should.
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/PkrDuoSrSetBW.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PkrDuoSrSetBWOpen.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PkrDuoSrSetBWWr.jpg
2. circa 1938 Montblanc model 333 1/2 in silver pearl and black. I
have been told that this model is scarce, even in Europe. The 333 1/2
was made in Hungary and predate some of the more commonly seen
wartime Montblanc pens. The nib is correct and marked 3 1/2, Mont, Blanc, 14, C.
The nib is a smooth writing semi-flexible 14K (Ct.) Moderate pressure will
spread the tines from extra fine to about a 1.5 mm broad line. The
plastic has some discoloration. The clip and cap bands are brassed and
it appears they were lightly gold plated. The cap is imprinted Mont
Blanc with the mountain logo between Mont and Blanc. The cap end has
some wear on the imprinted star/snow cap logo and a small nick on the
edge of the cap end, just above the clip. It is a typical MB
twist/piston filler. I had the plunger gasket restored by my friend
Joel Hamilton aka Inkpen. I found the 333 1/2 imprint on the blind
cap, but it is light and hard to see. Capped the pen measures 4 15/16
inches or 12.5 cm. It is what I would consider a standard size 1930's
vintage fountain pen.
Price reduced to $525.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlk_zpsd9e05436.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlkOpen_zps004fe9c1.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlkWr_zpsa907743d.jpg
3. 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 reduced to $375.00 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
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. If 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
These pens have all been recently restored and are ready to fill with
ink and use.
If you see one or more pens that you like, please reply to 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. c. 1930 Parker Duofold Sr. Streamline set in Moderne Black and Pearl.
The barrel of the pen has some ambering. The color in the cap is
very nice. The pen has a few little nicks and scratches, but a fairly
nice overall shine. Also, there is brassing across the ball of the clip.
I replaced the ink sac with a silicone sac, in hopes of preventing the
barrel from discoloring further. The nib is a smooth writing Extra Fine
14K Duofold. The pencil has great, near mint color. There are
some small scratches in a tiny area on the top cap band, on one side.
It has typical brassing across the ball of the clip. It has one small ding
on the top edge of the cone/nozzle. The pencil functions as it should.
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/PkrDuoSrSetBW.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PkrDuoSrSetBWOpen.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/PkrDuoSrSetBWWr.jpg
2. circa 1938 Montblanc model 333 1/2 in silver pearl and black. I
have been told that this model is scarce, even in Europe. The 333 1/2
was made in Hungary and predate some of the more commonly seen
wartime Montblanc pens. The nib is correct and marked 3 1/2, Mont, Blanc, 14, C.
The nib is a smooth writing semi-flexible 14K (Ct.) Moderate pressure will
spread the tines from extra fine to about a 1.5 mm broad line. The
plastic has some discoloration. The clip and cap bands are brassed and
it appears they were lightly gold plated. The cap is imprinted Mont
Blanc with the mountain logo between Mont and Blanc. The cap end has
some wear on the imprinted star/snow cap logo and a small nick on the
edge of the cap end, just above the clip. It is a typical MB
twist/piston filler. I had the plunger gasket restored by my friend
Joel Hamilton aka Inkpen. I found the 333 1/2 imprint on the blind
cap, but it is light and hard to see. Capped the pen measures 4 15/16
inches or 12.5 cm. It is what I would consider a standard size 1930's
vintage fountain pen.
Price reduced to $525.00 shipping included in the U.S. Foreign shipping
see "Rules, Shipping, Etc." below.
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlk_zpsd9e05436.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlkOpen_zps004fe9c1.jpg
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc361/MacPenz/MB333_5SilvBlkWr_zpsa907743d.jpg
3. 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 reduced to $375.00 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
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. If 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