Parker
Parker 51 (Cordovan Brown with Gold-Filled Cap)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aero-metric or Vacumatic Filler (typical for this model era)
Condition
Good to Very Good vintage condition with minor wear on the metal cap and barrel
Estimated Value
$100 - $250 USD
Era
Vintage 1940s-1950s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Aero-metric or Vacumatic Filler (typical for this model era)
Body Material
Lucite (Thermoplastic)
Trim Material
Gold-Filled
Color / Pattern
Cordovan Brown barrel with a gold-filled cap (Custom / Signet style)
Cap Type
Slip Cap
Clip Design
Classic Parker Arrow clip with blue diamond (if vintage) or standard arrow
Barrel Shape
Streamlined / Torpedo (Aerometric/Vacumatic profile)
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold (Hooded tubular nib)
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Standard (Hooded)
Nib Condition
Presumed intact and smooth, protected by the classic hooded design
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 137 mm capped, 126 mm uncapped, 154 mm posted
Weight Estimate
25 grams, well-balanced towards the middle
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1940s-1950s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good to Very Good vintage condition with minor wear on the metal cap and barrel
Filling System Condition
Requires testing; rubber sac or diaphragm may need replacement if original
Estimated Value
$100 - $250 USD
Special Features
Iconic hooded nib design, aerometric or vacumatic filling efficiency, precious metal cap combination
Ink Recommendations
Parker Quink Blue or Black, Waterman Serenity Blue
Care Recommendations
Flush with clean water periodically; avoid using high-staining or particulate pigment inks
Interesting Facts
The Parker 51 is often hailed as one of the greatest and most successful fountain pens ever made, introduced in 1941 to coincide with Parker's 51st anniversary.
Overall Assessment
A timeless classic of mid-century design, highly reliable and deeply collectible in the cordovan brown and gold-filled cap configuration.