PARKER 61 SIGNET SET IN BOX WITH PAPERS.
Fountain Pen & Mechanical Pencil. Nice specimen!
1/10 12K Gold Filled with Hallmark imprinted above the "61" on cap.
Six straight line pattern.
FP capped length = 5.293" (134.44mm).
MP capped length = 5.000" (127mm).
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The set is in outstanding condition. Appears to have been a drawer queen. Pen has been inked. I tested and flushed clean. Appears to he a medium/fine line. Pencil appears to have never been used.
Set is dent-free and blemish free.
Micro scratches from drawer storage are present but difficult to see. The pencil cap fits loosely but stays on, however it slips enough to prevent advancing the lead without removing the cap and twisting the inner barrel. As an added value, I offer a 7-day satisfaction guarantee in support of the above flaw.
Personalized on cartouche with "Harrison C. Hyde".
Set comes with original box and papers dated 1964 (guarantee and instructions). Clean satin inside box. Elastic intact.
There was a generation from 1957-62 that reputedly put the 61 capped length at about 140 mm. Slightly longer cap was the reason. The date on the papers seem consistent with the length of this specimen as what I would call a Mark II.
The name seems to vary between collectors. Some called the gold-filled model the Signet and some call it the Insignia. Call it what you wish, but the gold filled finish looks gorgeous.
$180 Ship to Continental U.S. add $6. Check, money order or paypal. PM for outside U.S. consideration.
First confirmed email offer gets it.
(edited to add personalization note).