Parker
Duofold (Lucky Curve)
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Button Filler
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor brassing on trim and slight discoloration typical of age
Estimated Value
$150 - $300
Era
Vintage 1920s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Button Filler
Body Material
Hard Rubber (Red Ebonite / Orange-Red Lucite or Permanite style hard rubber)
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Red (often referred to as Mandarin Red)
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Straight clip with ball end, typical of vintage Parker era
Barrel Shape
Flat-Top
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Semi-Flex
Nib Condition
Good, showing proper tipping and flexibility with minor wear
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Length capped approx 130mm, uncapped approx 120mm
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, approx 15-20 grams
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1920s
Country of Origin
USA
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good vintage condition with minor brassing on trim and slight discoloration typical of age
Filling System Condition
Requires new sac for full restoration
Estimated Value
$150 - $300
Special Features
Iconic flat-top design in vibrant Mandarin Red, featuring the Lucky Curve feed system
Ink Recommendations
Standard washable vintage-safe fountain pen inks like Waterman Serenity Blue
Care Recommendations
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and water to prevent hard rubber fading; handle with care due to age
Interesting Facts
Mandarin Red was introduced by Parker in 1925 and became one of the most iconic colors of the Jazz Age
Overall Assessment
A classic collectible vintage Parker Duofold flat-top in striking red hard rubber, highly desirable for collectors of 1920s writing instruments