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I can find nothing on the interweb's regarding this Parker Vacumatic BOX NO. 235. Does anyone know anything about this box? Years of use, etc.

 

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I'm guessing it is made from Bakelite (no camphor odor with hand rub.)

 

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Any info about the box would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

-Oslowe

I beg to remain, Sir or Madam, your most humble, historical valediction using, and obedient servant, Oslowe

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I have a box just like that which I found at an antique shop for $10.

 

According to the Vacumatic book, that box was patented in 1938, but it doesn't say how long it was in use for. By the early 40s though, Vacs were sold in boxes that were of a similar design to the ones that 51s were sold in.

Parker: Sonnet Flighter, Rialto Red Metallic Laque, IM Chiseled Gunmetal, Latitude Stainless, 45 Black, Duovac Blue Pearl Striped, 51 Standard Black, Vac Jr. Black, 51 Aero Black, 51 Vac Blue Cedar, Duofold Jr. Lapis, 51 Aero Demi Black, 51 Aero Demi Teal, 51 Aero Navy Gray, Duofold Pastel Moire Violet, Vac Major Golden Brown, Vac Deb. Emerald, 51 Vac Dove Gray, Vac Major Azure, Vac Jr. Silver Pearl, 51 Vac Black GF Cap, 51 Forest Green GF cap, Vac Jr. Silver Pearl, Duovac Senior Green & Gold, Duovac Deb. Black, Challenger Black, 51 Aero Midnight, Vac. Emerald Jr., Challenger Gray Pearl, 51 Vac Black, Duofold Int. Black, Duofold Jr. Red.

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LIFE AUG 06, 1937 and following ads. In 1939 during the birth of Blue Diamond is also present.

 

http://s13.postimg.org/86agumm8n/1937_08_06_LIFE_Speedline_Major_M_xima_Senior_Ma.jpg

 

In 1940 appear others models cases with more rounded silhouette as this.

 

http://s10.postimg.org/vv5t9z1bd/1_CAJAS_BOX_CASE_LAZARD.jpg

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This box was in use by 1939, as per the attachment, I havent seen any post WW2 sets with this box.

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Thanks to everyone for all the help; special thanks to Lazard for the ad.

 

I think I'll use it for a restored Parker with "Full Television Ink Supply," even though the case when empty, as the ad relates in the lower right hand corner, "...serves as a handy container for jewelry or boudoir articles." (Author's emphasis added.) I don't even want to know.

 

-Oslowe

I beg to remain, Sir or Madam, your most humble, historical valediction using, and obedient servant, Oslowe

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