Parker
Parker 51
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aerometric Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor signs of wear
Estimated Value
$100 - $250 USD
Era
Vintage 1950s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aerometric Filler
Body Material
Lucite (Acrylic)
Trim Material
Gold-Filled (Cap)
Color / Pattern
Cocoa/Blue Barrel with Heirloom/Gold Cap
Cap Type
Slip Cap
Clip Design
Classic Parker Arrow Clip with Blue Diamond or Standard Arrow
Barrel Shape
Streamlined Torpedo
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Hooded Nib
Nib Condition
Smooth tipping, well-aligned tines
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 138 mm capped, 120 mm uncapped
Weight Estimate
25g with cap, well-balanced
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1950s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Common
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with minor signs of wear
Filling System Condition
Sac appears intact, sacs should be checked for suppleness
Estimated Value
$100 - $250 USD
Special Features
Iconic hooded nib design and lustralloy or gold-filled cap combination
Ink Recommendations
Parker Quink Blue or Black, Waterman Serenity Blue
Care Recommendations
Flush periodically with cool water, avoid using pigmented or shimmer inks
Interesting Facts
The Parker 51 was launched in 1941, coinciding with the company's 51st anniversary, and is often called the most successful pen ever made.
Overall Assessment
A classic, reliable vintage icon of fountain pen history offering smooth writing performance and timeless design.