5619 Parker Vacumatic Major Blue diamond Fountain Pen in Silver Pearl, Fine FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary:

• Make and Model: Parker Vacumatic Major
• Origin: The pen was made in the USA and is date coded for 1945.
• Finish: Silver Pearl with gold filled trim.
• Overall length: 135mm
• Filling Type: Vacumatic Pump Filler
• Nib: 14ct gold, Medium Italic
• Nib Rating: *****  (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description.

This is a very nice example of the desirable Parker "Blue Diamond" Vacumatic Major. It was made in the USA and is date coded .5. for the second quarter of 1937. 

This is the 3rd Generation Major model with the plastic 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 "Blue Diamond" was only given to the top of the range pens and signified Parker's lifetime warranty, although this was stopped shortly after this pen was made due to a high court ruling.

The pen is in excellent 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 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 a Fine line.

Condition: Grade A

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