3522 Parker Vacumatic Fountain Pen in Golden Pearl, Medium FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary:

• Make: Parker Vacumatic
• Origin: The pen was made in Canada and is date coded for 1937.
• Finish: Golden Pearl with gold filled trim.
• Overall length: 131mm
• Filling Type: Vacumatic Pump Filler
• Nib: 14ct gold, Medium
• Nib Rating: *****  (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description.

This is a genuinely nice example of the Parker Vacumatic. It was made in Canada and is date coded for 1939. This is the 1st Generation model with the metal lockdown pump system.

The first generation Vacumatics (1932 - 1936) were fitted with the metal lockdown filler and had a short blind cap, the second generation (1937 - 1941) were fitted with the speedline filler with the longer blind cap, the third generation (1942 - 1948) were fitted with the plastic filler, again with a longer blind cap. There were some crossovers on the dates as old stock was used up. Canadian models tended to lag behind the US production as old stock was passed to Toronto to make way for new stock in Janesville, hence this one is dated for 1937.

The pen is in good condition throughout with minor marks and scratches commensurate with light use. The gold plating to the clip is in good order. The imprint on the barrel is clear and legible.

The diaphragm has been replaced and the pen is in full working order.

There is a neat inscription on the barrel "EA Humphries"

The 14ct gold nib writes smoothly with a Medium line.

Condition: Grade A

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