I know very little about early 1940's Parker Vac's
This one caught my eye.
Thought it was rather nice.
Any thoughts, from anyone, please
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265095286...2Cchnl%3Dmkcid
I know very little about early 1940's Parker Vac's
This one caught my eye.
Thought it was rather nice.
Any thoughts, from anyone, please
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265095286...2Cchnl%3Dmkcid
Looks pretty nice. Barrel looks a bit ambered, but overall, the pen looks decent. Good starting price that may give room for some bidding. These are nice vintage pens. The two tone nib looks good, but bear in mind that these are almost always quite firm.
Small detail, but the section does not have the breather tube. The breather tube is mentioned in the description, but does not show in any of the images. Perhaps seller can verify. It is essential for proper filling. Finding a replacement would at least require some hunting and postal costs.
Bob
Jon Szanto (March 21st, 2021), pajaro (March 21st, 2021), proteus (March 21st, 2021)
I almost liked the look of it enough to want to repatriate it. Seller doesn't apparently ship to USA. Saved.
I'm pretty sure I can make the breather tube out, through the barrel as per the description, in photo 2: you can see its curve through the front of the barrel, ending about a third of the way down.
Odd that it wasn't shown in the disassembled shot.
# edit: I don't think it is a reflection...
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Last edited by silverlifter; March 22nd, 2021 at 12:02 AM.
Vintage. Cursive italic. Iron gall.
proteus (March 23rd, 2021)
proteus (March 23rd, 2021)
I suppose that breather could be in that view.. I figured that it was a good idea to verify with seller. Yes, agree that the nib is from First gen Vac, with "USA" above "PARKER".
proteus (March 23rd, 2021)
A great many thanks for all the replies, I really appreciate them all.
The seller says that a new breather tube is fitted and shown in image 7.
As for the nib .....is it correct for the pen.
Many thanks
Edit - Did abit of research, this seller sold a better one for £92
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1...p2047675.l2557
Last edited by proteus; March 23rd, 2021 at 03:44 PM.
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