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Vintage Parker 51 Teal Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Set

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

late 1940s–1950s

This collectible writing instrument set features a vintage Parker 51 fountain pen and a matching mechanical pencil, both rendered in a distinctive teal color. The set is presented in its original, fitted Parker presentation box, which is decorated with gold 'PARKER' lettering and a logo.

Both writing instruments are constructed with teal-colored barrels and brushed metal Lustraloy caps, each topped with the iconic Parker arrow clip. This particular set is consistent with the Aerometric-era production of the Parker 51, a legendary model line originally introduced by the company in 1941. These mid-century writing tools represent a classic design aesthetic, with the pen and pencil coordinating perfectly in their dedicated display case.

The fountain pen measures approximately 5 3/8 to 5 7/16 inches, while the mechanical pencil measures approximately 5 1/8 to 5 1/4 inches. The presentation box measures approximately 6 by 3 inches. The set exemplifies the mid-century design evolution of the Parker 51, showcasing the materials and ergonomic styling that established the model as one of the best-known fountain pen designs in history.

Evidence at a glance

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Physical characteristics

Pen material
Lustraloy, resin
Box dimensions
approx. 6 x 3 inches
Fountain pen length
approx. 5 3/8–5 7/16 inches
Mechanical pencil length
approx. 5 1/8–5 1/4 inches

Technical characteristics

Pen type
Aerometric fountain pen
Pencil type
mechanical pencil

Design

Clip
Parker arrow clip
Color
teal
Cap finish
brushed Lustraloy

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.