5540 Parker Vacumatic Fountain Pen in the rare Grey Shadow Wave, Extra Fine FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary:

• Make and Model: Parker Vacumatic "Shadow Wave"
• Origin: The pen was made in the USA and is date coded for 1939.
• Finish: Light  and Dark Grey fine stripes with chrome trim.
• Overall length: 128mm
• Filling Type: Vacumatic Pump Filler
• Nib: 14ct gold, Extra Fine.
• Nib Rating: *****  (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description.

This is a wonderful example of this Parker Vacumatic. It was made in the USA and is date coded for 1939. This is the 2nd Generation model with the Speedline pump  filler. It is finished in the rare and desirable Shadow Wave pattern. 

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 excellent condition throughout with minor marks and scratches commensurate with light use. The gold plating is a little worn in places. The imprint on the barrel is clear and legible. The imprint includes the Anchor Logo indicating  that this pen was exported to Christian Olsen in Denmark, a major Parker distributor in the low countries.

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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