4837 Parker Vacumatic Major Fountain Pen in Silver Pearl, Extra Fine FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary:

• Make and Model: Parker Vacumatic Major
• Origin: The pen was made in Canada and is date coded for 1936.
• Finish: Silver Pearl with gold filled trim.
• Overall length: 135mm
• Filling Type: Vacumatic Pump Filler
• Nib: 14ct gold, Extra Fine.
• Nib Rating: *****  (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description.

This is a very nice example of the desirable Parker Vacumatic Major. It was made in Canada and is date coded "16" for the first quarter of 1936. 

This is the 1st Generation Major model with the lockdown pump filler. The first generation Vacumatics (1932 - 1937) were fitted with the metal lockdown filler and had a short blind cap, the seond 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. The later Oversize models with the single cap band were rebranded as the Vacumatic Maxima.

The pen is in good condition throughout with minor marks and scratches commensurate with use. The chrome plating is in good order with some wear at the extremities. The colours are clean and vibrant throughout. The clip screw has the correct silver pearl striped jewel as does the jewel on the blind cap. The imprint is clear and legible.

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

The original 14ct gold nib writes smoothly with an Extra Fine line.

Condition: Grade A

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