Parker
Sonnet Ciselé or similar Sterling Silver Gold-Plated (Vermeil)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Cartridge/Converter
Condition
Excellent, minimal signs of wear with intact gold vermeil finish
Estimated Value
$150 - $250 USD
Era
Modern Production (1990s-Present)
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Cartridge/Converter
Body Material
Sterling Silver with Gold-Plated Finish (Vermeil)
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Gold Ciselé (grid/barley pattern)
Cap Type
Snap Cap
Clip Design
Parker classic arrow clip
Barrel Shape
Tapered / Cylindrical
Nib Details
Nib Material
18K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Prong alignment is correct with good tipping material intact
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 133 mm capped, 120 mm uncapped, 143 mm posted
Weight Estimate
Medium weight, balanced towards the back when posted
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Modern Production (1990s-Present)
Country of Origin
France
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Excellent, minimal signs of wear with intact gold vermeil finish
Filling System Condition
Fully functional standard international or Parker proprietary converter
Estimated Value
$150 - $250 USD
Special Features
Sterling silver base metal hallmarked with Vermeil finish in the iconic Ciselé pattern
Ink Recommendations
Parker Quink Blue-Black or Waterman Serenity Blue for reliable daily writing
Care Recommendations
Clean with a soft microfiber cloth; avoid harsh silver dips to preserve the gold plating
Interesting Facts
The Ciselé grid pattern is one of Parker's most famous designs, originally made popular by the Parker 75 model
Overall Assessment
A sophisticated and timeless luxury writing instrument offering a great balance of classic Parker styling and modern reliability