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This is a Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Jet Black date coded 1946. It's just over 5 inches long capped and uses the third generation clear plastic plunger. The Vacumatic fills by removing the blind cap at the end of the barrel, revealing the plunger, dipping the nib in ink, and repeatedly pressing the plunger until the barrel fills with ink. The barrel is stamped GEO S PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. next to 6 with three dots. It has gold filled trim. The blue diamond may have been repainted, though it is difficult to tell. It has the 14 karat gold Vacumatic Arrow nib stamped PARKER over U.S.A. over 5. The Major sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil sold for $4.00. Parker ended US production of the Vacumatic in 1948. This pen is available for purchase on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/374049060826 #pencollecting #fountainpen #parker #parkerpen #vacumatic #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc86rjTvg_z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is a Parker Vacumatic/51 fantasy fountain pen in golden brown. It was made by a pen repair person from a 1940s Parker Vacumatic golden brown barrel and a stainless steel Parker 51 cap that was gold electroplated and threaded to fit the barrel. The barrel is stamped GEO S. PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. next to 6, the date code. The plunger is the clear plastic type. The cap screws onto the barrel. This pen is available for purchase on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/373920300297 #pencollecting #fountainpen #parker #parker51 #vacumatic #fantasypens #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CZsYqzFPdP4/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is a Parker Duofold Vacumatic Debutante in striped Blue Laidtone celluloid, a combination of blue, silver, and black strips, which are translucent in the barrel so the user can check the ink level. Senior models were also available in striped Maroon and striped Green. This 4 11/16 inch long pen is date coded 1940. The Blue Diamond on the clip indicated Parker's "Life Guarantee Contract" against everything except loss or intentional damage. The barrel is stamped PARKER DUOFOLD over MADE IN U.S.A and 0. Note the “double V” style gold nib with PARKER over PEN over MADE IN over U. S. A. stamped below. The plunger is the clear plastic type. #fountainpen #pencollecting #parker #duofold #vacumatic #celluloid #parkerpen #parkerduofold #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQqjyXvY3U/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is a Parker Duofold Vacumatic Senior in striped Maroon Laidtone celluloid, a combination of red, silver, and black strips, which are translucent in the barrel so the user can check the ink level. Senior models were also available in striped Blue and striped Green. This 5 1/4 inch long pen is date coded 1944. The Blue Diamond on the clip indicated Parker's "Life Guarantee Contract" against everything except loss or intentional damage. The barrel is stamped PARKER DUOFOLD over MADE IN U.S.A. and .4. Note the “V” style unhallmarked gold nib with PARKER and PEN stamped at the base. The plunger is the clear plastic type. It sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil was $4.00. #fountainpen #pencollecting #parker #duofold #vacumatic #laidtone #celluloid #parkerpen #parkerduofold #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CUI2IlsPelR/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is a Parker Duofold Vacumatic Debutante in striped Maroon Laidtone celluloid, a combination of red, silver, and black strips, which are translucent in the barrel so the user can check the ink level. Debutante models were also available in striped Blue and striped Green. This 4 3/4 inch long pen is date coded 1942. The barrel is stamped PARKER DUOFOLD over MADE IN U.S.A. and .2. The gold nib is stamped PARKER over PEN over MADE IN over U. S. A. The plunger is the black plastic type. It sold for $5.00 and the matching pencil was $2.50. #fountainpen #pencollecting #parker #duofold #vacumatic #laidtone #celluloid #parkerpen #parkerduofold #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CUOTOMmgpkR/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is a throwback photo from 2004. This is a Parker 51 Vacumatic fountain pen and pencil set with customized sterling silver caps made in Mexico c. 1945-1955. Sometime near or after the end of World War II, Parker 51 pens with customized sterling silver caps by Mexican metalsmiths began to be offered near the border with the United States. Many of these pen caps were heavily reworked with new engravings and with gold overlays being added made of hallmarked 14 karat gold or unhallmarked 10 karat gold. Several design elements by the Mexican metalsmiths have been noted: versions of the Seal of Mexico, an eagle with spread wings and a snake in its beak, a fancy stagecoach with a two or four horse team, an Aztec warrior head with feathered headdress, the coat of arms of Mexico Federal District, sometimes in an elaborate frame with a crown at top, and a fancy raised border filigree or other ornamentation elements at the top and base of the cap. Similar pens are shown in the Parker 51 book by David and Mark Shepherd. #fountainpen #pencollecting #parker #parker51 #vacumatic #mexico #silversmith #parkerpen #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/B9QZ2XzDpnD/?igshid=1alwbjj6bizdg

This is a Parker Duofold Vacumatic Senior in striped Blue Laidtone celluloid, a combination of blue, silver, and black strips, which are translucent in the barrel so the user can check the ink level. Senior models were also available in striped Maroon and Green. This 5 1/4 inch long pen is date coded 1941. The Blue Diamond on the clip indicated Parker's "Life Guarantee Contract" against everything except loss or intentional damage, though this example's is mostly worn away. The barrel is stamped PARKER DUOFOLD over MADE IN U.S.A. Note the Arrow style gold nib typically seen on Vacumatics. The plunger is the clear plastic type. They sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil was $4.00. #fountainpen #pencollecting #parker #duofold #vacumatic #celluloid #parkerpen #parkerduofold #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Pll_Xjtyz/?igshid=5pkrb7fdgxp9

This is a Parker Vacumatic Major in Laminated Jet (black) date coded 1946. It's just over 5 inches long capped. The plunger is clear plastic and the cap top jewel is black. The Vacumatic fills by removing the blind cap at the end of the barrel, revealing the plunger, dipping the nib in ink, and repeatedly pressing the plunger until the barrel fills with ink. Parker claimed the Vacumatic could be filled with one hand. The barrel is stamped GEO. S. PARKER next to PARKER VACUMATIC next to MADE IN U.S.A. next to 6 with three dots. Three dots indicate first quarter production. It has gold filled trim. Parker called the ink view barrel a "full television ink supply." This example has excellent barrel clarity, though it does not show in this photo. It has the 14 karat gold Vacumatic Arrow nib stamped PARKER over U.S.A. over 51. The Major sold for $8.75 and the matching pencil sold for $4.00. Parker ended US production of the Vacumatic in 1948. #pencollecting #fountainpen #parker #parkerpen #vacumatic #celluloid #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/B_IeKsHDS7f/?igshid=10i1tedztf6cp