Bidspirit auction | AMERICAN PARKER VACUMATIC FOUNTAIN PEN,

AMERICAN PARKER VACUMATIC FOUNTAIN PEN, C. 1940 - An American Vacumatic double-jewel fountain pen by Parker Pen Company (founded 1888, Janesville, Wisconsin), circa 1940, crafted in laminated Silver Pearl striped celluloid with a black grip section and silver-tone metal trim. The tapered barrel features alternating black and translucent grey-pearl horizontal bands, a worn factory imprint along the side, and a blind cap terminating in a conical black jewel. The screw-on cap is decorated with a wide band engraved with a geometric chevron motif, a small side breather hole, and a crown jewel of matching striped celluloid securing a feathered arrow clip inlaid with a blue-enameled diamond emblem and stamped 'PARKER' down the shaft. Uncapping reveals a two-tone gold and platinum-masked arrow nib with a round breather hole, stamped 'PARKER / USA' at the base, mounted over a ribbed black ebonite feed. writing, stationery, vintage, antique, collectible, office, desk, calligraphy, instrument, accessory. Dimensions L: 5 1/3 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition appears consistent with age. The celluloid body shows light scratches, a worn imprint, and red ink staining inside the translucent barrel. The silver-tone clip exhibits heavy plating loss, pitting, and green oxidation, with tarnish on the band. The nib shows masking wear and a slight upward bend at the tip, and the filler is untested.