3745 Parker Vacumatic Standard Fountain Pen in Burgundy Marble, Fabulous Broad Oblique Italic FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary:

• Make and Model: Parker Vacumatic Standard.
• Origin: The pen was made in Canada and is date coded for 1939.
• Finish: Burgundy Marble with gold filled trim.
• Overall length: 126mm
• Filling Type: Vacumatic Pump Filler
• Nib: 14ct gold, Broad Oblique Italic.
• Nib Rating: *****  (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description.

This is a very nice example of the Parker Vacumatic. This is the Vacumatic Standard and it was made in Canada in 1939. This is the 1st Generation model with the Lockdown pump filler.

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.

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 condition with minor wear. The imprint on the barrel is clear and legible.

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

The 14ct gold nib writes smoothly with an amazing Broad Oblique Italic line.

Condition: Grade A

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