Hi

I recently purchased this Parker.
I can read: Parker, made in england, 1/5, 12ct R Gold.

Is this a 61?

What would the value be in good used, and immediately usable condition?

Is it scarce? Manufacturing date?

Thanks in advance.

Mike

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It certainly looks like a 61, but apart from that, I'm not sure...

Looks like a Parker 61. I don't know the name of the pattern, but Parker 61's are worth between £20 & about £40 on UK e-bay at the moment, occasionally less & sometimes more - depending on condition. As the gold arrow is in it, the value will be at the higher end.

Take a look at this auction http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Parker-61-Pen-in-Bla...1QQcmdZViewItem

The cap's the same, but the body is plain black.

Regards

Richard.

I'd say this is some Signet variation, don't know the particular name, though.

Maybe even Presidential.

This looks like a Parker 61 "Consort Insignia" and is one of the more rare models.


Cheers

Michael

It is a Parker 61 Consort and is very desirable. The gold content was higher in these, yours being 1/5, i have a consort cap on a P65 which is 1/4 gold content. For a good dent free consort i would pay £65-75 easy.

Thanks for all the information.

I will report on it sometime next week. The pen is on its way to me (I hope).

I will try writing with it.

Regards

Mike

At last!

Got the pen.

Very good condition. No scratches in the gold, just scuffs.
No dents.
Grey jewel on the cap.
Grey nib hood/front section. With some slight scratches.
Medium nib that writes well.
Clip tight.
Cartridge filler.

I'm willing to trade for a fine nib Vacumatic in similar condition.

Regards

Mike

Heathen!
How could you not want to keep a P61!?

Regards

Richard.

Reason is mosly the nib. I'm a fine guy.

Secondly, my personal feeling is that without the (in)famous capillary action, the 61 is just another Parker cartridge filler, nothing special. (Scampering for cover)

I also posted in the Want to trade forum.

Regards

Mike

Try getting to know the pen seriously for a few days. It may not convert you, but it might.

Regards

Richard.

I have been using for some time now, and no, I have no liking for obese medium, or broad nibs.

The pen itself is fairly acceptable. But like I said, without the filling mechanism, to me its just another cartridge pen. Mind you, I have Sheaffers that I use with cartridges almost exclusively.....

BTW, does all P61 nibs have this huge tip? Or do I have a special nib? As I can write much finer, and rather acceptable with the "wrong" side of the nib. And no, its definitely not a Binder Italfine, had one of those.

Regards

Mike

I suspect you've got a broad nib. They lay down lines that are around 1mm wide. The medium is .5mm to .6mm and the fine is .35mm on the one I measured.

The iridium blob on the broad nibs really does seem huge, and the one on the fine nib is almost invisible. My preference is for the medium, but I use a broad every other day for my journal - just to keep the capilliary fill exercised.

Regards

Richard.