Parker Duofold Special Fountain Pen and Propelling Pencil Set in Lapis Blue
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c.1928
This Parker Duofold Special set, dating to approximately 1928, includes a fountain pen and a matching propelling pencil, both crafted from vibrant lapis blue patterned celluloid.
The fountain pen measures 139mm in length and features a large circle-vent Parker Duofold gold nib, noted for having a very slight flex. The pen is accented with gold-plated furniture, specifically a pocket clip and a wide cap band. Its matching propelling pencil measures 141mm. The set exhibits standard manufacturing characteristics of the iconic Duofold line, which moved beyond traditional black or red models to explore colorful plastic bodies.
The pen and pencil both show characteristic imprints and gold-plated trim. While considered a historical staple of fountain pen collecting, these instruments represent the evolution of Parker's design language during the late 1920s, utilizing the brand's 'Permanite' material. The set is presented in its original design format, showcasing the classic aesthetics and material innovations associated with the Duofold series.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- celluloid, gold-plated metal
- Length pen
- 139mm
- Length pencil
- 141mm
Technical characteristics
- Nib flex
- very slight
- Nib type
- large circle-vent Parker Duofold nib
Design
- Trim
- gold-plated clip and wide cap band
- Pattern
- lapis blue
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Parker
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.