Parker Parkette

[Gerry]

I have acquired a Parker Parkette in need of repair, and I was wondering whether these pens are collected much. It is not mentioned in Paul Erano's book, nor most of the others I have. I found one reference to it in a FP book by Cliff Lawrence, suggesting it was introduced in 1950, but dropped soon after as it didn't sell.

 

This pen is missing the cap top fixtures, including the pocket clip - if it had one, and the nib needs to be repaired or replaced. Just wondering whether it is worth looking for parts to fix or needs to be turned into a parts pen. The barrel, lever and cap plastic are in good condition, and it is an attractive Jade colour.

 

 

Gerry

[Keith with a capital K]

Gerry, I am quite sure the Parkette was introduced in the 30's as an economy model and was produced into the fifties.

 

These are actually one of the few Parkers that uses a lever filling system and whiole the earlier 30's versions are quite beautiful and can command some excellent prices I do not believe the 50's model is quite as desireable.

 

I could not find any of the more modern Parkettes for sale so don;t have an idea of what they are worth although I do not expect their value to be high.

 

It kind of looks like a 51 doesn't it?

 

Cheers!

 

P.S. My search for Parkettes led me to a great deal on an Eversharp 5th Ave.

 

[antoniosz]

I am not knowledgeable to answer about collectibility of these pens - my guess is that it is not high. However there are "many" Parkettes. I have seen many like this:

 

http://www.nibs.com/www/WEBSITE%20PICS/Vintage%20Pens/Parker_Vintage_Pens/ParkerParketteDeluxe.JPG (from www.nibs.com).

 

or this

 

http://www.writetime.co.uk/large/Par213.jpg

http://www.writetime.co.uk/large/Par190.jpg

(both from www.writetime.co.uk)

 

My guess is that for $10-$40 you can have a nice celluloid like this. I have one by with a implanted Waterman nib. Light. Nice plastic. Age is mid to end of 1930s

 

On the other hand there is a crazy hooded nib, level filler (!) Parkette that I have that I just do not understand what it is... Strange feed (long cut side channels), breather tube, some kind of integral rubber sac. Very strange.... Anyone knows ?

 

AZ