Just Notice Strange Jewel Color On My Vac. Pencils [ New To Me ]

[JotterAddict62]

Greetings All,

Cleaning pens, rechecking you know the drill.

Saw a color of jewel on two of the Vac pencils [ code 2 ] http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/Jotteraddict62/002_zpsuaflgyr2.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/Jotteraddict62/003_zpsdy8d8xhj.jpg

 

Anyone out there in Parkerland ever seen tan/brown jewels before?

 

I never notice the color before.

 

 

Ken

 

[inkstainedruth]

Those look like amber jewels, rather than the more usual grey. I can't point you to a specific thread, but I know that the topic has come up.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[mitto]

I have a 1948 aero 51 pen that had an amber jewel. Unfortunately the jewel disintegerated while trying to remove it as the clip needed tightening . The amber jewel on my pen was not exactly the color shown here. It was a bit lighter shade. Ninetheless , it quite resembled these jewels. I was , however , fortunate enough to find another jenuine 51 cap jewel for my pen.

[Brian-McQueen]

It's odd to see something other than black jewels on these pencils. Do you think they might be from 51 pencils?

[JotterAddict62]

It's odd to see something other than black jewels on these pencils. Do you think they might be from 51 pencils?

That is the way I bought them. When or where I can not recall. I have done nothing to them other than a light cleaning and checking that the pencils are working. I will have to take these two to the Chicago Pen Show to obtain more information.

 

A thought occurred as I live near Janesville WI I may have picked them at a local auction in the past.

This may explain why the jewel is an uncommon color [ you know prototypes ] Who knows...

[Brian-McQueen]

What I meant was - Do the jewels have the same appearance as 51 pencil jewels? Are they that pearlescent material, even if in a more amber color? Or are they more of a solid brown/tan, with no pearlescence?

[JotterAddict62]

I know what you are saying and here is a photo of some of my P51 pencils for a comparison.

I say more of a solid color.http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/Jotteraddict62/001_zpskt8wper9.jpg

 

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/Jotteraddict62/002_zpsi4qfmwu1.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/Jotteraddict62/003_zpsjrpad1bw.jpg

[crescentfiller]

I am avidly seeking an amber 51 pen barrel jewel if anyone might have a spare or know of someone who does.

 

Best,

Daniel

[JotterAddict62]

I found out about the color of these jewels at the Chicago pen show. Black hard rubber that has discolored.

 

 

Ken