Parker
Parker 51
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aerometric Fill (or Vacumatic depending on specific sub-era, likely Aerometric)
Condition
Good to Very Good vintage condition, minor wear on the gold-filled cap
Estimated Value
$100 - $250
Era
Vintage 1950s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aerometric Fill (or Vacumatic depending on specific sub-era, likely Aerometric)
Body Material
Lucite (Thermoplastic Resin)
Trim Material
Gold-Filled (Cap and Clip)
Color / Pattern
Teal / Cedar Blue with Lustraloy or Gold-Filled Cap
Cap Type
Slip Cap
Clip Design
Parker Arrow Clip
Barrel Shape
Streamlined / Torpedo
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Hooded, Rigid
Nib Condition
Appears well-aligned and intact within the hood
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 138 mm capped, 120 mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
Approx. 22 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1950s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Common
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good to Very Good vintage condition, minor wear on the gold-filled cap
Filling System Condition
Requires inspection, sac condition unknown
Estimated Value
$100 - $250
Special Features
Iconic hooded nib design, gold-filled cap with arrow clip
Ink Recommendations
Parker Quink Blue or Black, standard fountain pen safe inks
Care Recommendations
Flush with clean water periodically, avoid harsh chemical cleaners, store capped
Interesting Facts
The Parker 51 is often cited as one of the best-selling and most reliable fountain pens ever made, introduced in 1941 to coincide with Parker's 51st anniversary.
Overall Assessment
A classic piece of mid-century design and engineering history, highly collectible and dependable for everyday writing.