Parker. Showcases, Displays And Trays.

[Lazard 20]

I open up this topic for different Parker showcases, displays and trays about the first half of the last century that can serve as reference and guidance for those who dare to do or instruct a cabinetmaker an excellent container or exhibitor for his collection. I also will upload images and typos with the highest resolution possible to help make the work.

 

We begin with this counter case for two dozens.

 

http://s9.postimg.org/6u2m77lmn/PARKER_DUOFOLD_VITRINA_EXPOSITOR_2_DOCENAS_LAZAR.jpg

 

 

http://s18.postimg.org/mmag9a0l5/LETRERO_PARKER_DUOFOLD_BANDERA_LUCKY_CURVE_LAZAR.jpg

 

http://s16.postimg.org/puyi569h1/PARKER_DUPOFOLD_SCARLET_TANAGER_LAZARD.jpg

http://s11.postimg.org/o791j7ccj/PARKER_DUPOFOLD_SCARLET_TANAGER_LAZARD_INV.jpg

[georgeb]

What kind of bird is that?

[Glenn Atkins]

Scarlet Tanager.

 

Glenn

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_tanager

[Lazard 20]

What kind of bird is that?

 

As rightly said Glenn, Scarlet Tanager and taking advantage of his likeness in central red color with black ends, commercially Parker equated the beauty of both publicizing slogans like this: "RIVALS THE BEAUTY OF THE SCARLET TANAGER".

 

http://s28.postimg.org/juiq7n9t9/Parker_Duofold_scarlet_tanager_Lazard.jpg

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http://s27.postimg.org/d359ctbv7/1922_11_18_Duofold_Big_Red_Scarlet_Tanager_Lazar.jpg

 

http://s12.postimg.org/h8qjq7zfh/1922_12_Duofold_Big_Red_Scarlet_Tanager_Lazard.jpg

 

http://s16.postimg.org/7ukntyo1h/1922_12_Duofold_Big_Red_Scarlet_Tanager_Lazard.jpg

Edited January 15, 2016 by Lazard 20

[Lazard 20]

Let´s back to the subject of the topic. Now we present this floor case c. 1929 adapted for the display not only of an fountain pens assortment but also desk set and duette sets.

 

Complete patent text clicking here.

 

http://s14.postimg.org/7lb3gbvcx/PATENT_PARKER_DUOFOLD_FLOOR_CASE_VITRINA_EXPOSIT.jpg

 

http://s24.postimg.org/z7qq3jiid/PARKER_DUOFOLD_FLOOR_CASE_VITRINA_EXPOSITOR_LAZA.jpg

 

You can see this vintage cabinet for sale here (not connected with me)

Edited January 16, 2016 by Lazard 20

[Lazard 20]

http://s8.postimg.org/hgjnlahn9/TIPOGRAFIA_PARKER_PEN.jpg

[corgicoupe]

Scarlet Tanager.

 

Glenn

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_tanager

That was my thought as well, but the artist took liberties with the shape of the bill. The ads mentioning that bird make it clear that was the intention. Edited January 15, 2016 by corgicoupe

[Lazard 20]

Some ideas for creating trays of the first decades:

 

http://s30.postimg.org/523e9ngrl/PARKER_LUCKY_CURVE_TRAY_LAZARD.jpg

 

... after varnishing and lined with faux velvet.

 

http://s13.postimg.org/8zbdeni2v/TRAY_BANDEJA_LAZARD.jpg

Edited January 16, 2016 by Lazard 20

[Lazard 20]

This particular design was already used by Parker in 1898 and with this particular beautiful double lettering sign, at least since 1904.

 

http://s28.postimg.org/x0k6wnmvx/1905_PARKER_LUCKY_CURVE_SHOW_CASE_LAZARD.jpg

Edited January 17, 2016 by Lazard 20

[Lazard 20]

Some advertising images from the show case which opened the thread, in this case for 2 and 4 dozens.

 

http://s9.postimg.org/96ans62y7/PARKER_DUOFOLD_SHOW_CASE_LAZARD.gif

http://s16.postimg.org/4sy3owaqt/PARKER_DUOFOLD_DISPLAY_VITRINA_EXPOSITOR_LAZARD.gif

Edited January 19, 2016 by Lazard 20

[Lazard 20]

This one c. 1900. Probably manufactured by U.S. Show Case Co. of Chicago.

 

http://s8.postimg.org/cstc7fshh/1899_c_GEO_S_PARKER_PEN_SHOW_CASE_LAZARD.gif

[Lazard 20]

This showcase from c. 1901 for 6 dozen. If you want to recreate it manufacturing another similar, you can send me a PM and I will provide you dimensions and template for drawing, tracing or made a decal of the sign.

 

http://s12.postimg.org/c4yv5smbx/1901_PARKER_SHOWCASE_6_DOZENS_LAZARD.gif

Edited January 21, 2016 by Lazard 20

[Lazard 20]

Here's another case that fits to the first designs of the brand in the late nineteenth.

 

http://s7.postimg.org/zar1yyz8b/PARKER_LUCKY_CURVE_SHOW_CASE_LAZARD.jpg

Edited January 23, 2016 by Lazard 20

[crescentfiller]

Lazard, Thanks for sharing!

 

 

best,

daniel

[Lazard 20]

Lazard, Thanks for sharing!

best,

daniel

 

You´re welcome. The best for you, too.

 

This other -with some recent addition as central tray and labels- we could place something after; c. 1910.

 

http://s16.postimg.org/ikbazqkt1/1911_PARKER_LUCKY_CURVE_SHOW_CASE_LAZARD.jpg

Edited January 26, 2016 by Lazard 20

[FarmBoy]

Do you own any of the cases shown here?

[Lazard 20]

Different versions of floor counter cases years 10´s. In this type we know at least:

 

18 dozen = 9(3x3) +6(3x2) +3(3x1) = 3 levels.
12 dozen = 12(4x3) = 1 level.
12 dozen = 6(2x3) +4(2x2) +2(2x1) = 3 levels.
9 dozen = 9(3x3) = 1 level.
8 dozen = 6(2x3) +2(2x1) = 2 levels.
6 dozen = 6(2x3) = 1 nivel.
6 dozen = 4(2x2) +2(2x1) = 2 levels.

4 dozen = 4(2x2) = 1 level.

 

http://s28.postimg.org/48rmef3b1/1917_PARKER_LUCKY_CURVE_FLOOR_CASE_LAZARD.jpg

 

Template for to scale decal or to carve glass.

 

http://s12.postimg.org/4il9bpf8t/TYPO_PARKER_LUCKY_CURVE_SAFETY_SEALED_LAZARD.jpg

Edited January 31, 2016 by Lazard 20

[Lazard 20]

A tray and its typography.

http://s10.postimg.org/qbfn3342x/PARKER_LUCKY_CURVE_TRAY.jpg

 

 

This less common display case from http://fountainpenhistory.blogspot.ca/ G. Kovalenko blog.

 

http://s23.postimg.org/p64pb9faz/Parker_Pens_display_case_George_Kovalenko.jpg

Edited February 2, 2016 by Lazard 20

[Lazard 20]

With a little imagination we can recreate it in our minds with an assortment of Jack Knife with Awanyu, Trenchs, Transparents or with the daddy of them all, the Red and Black Giant. Simply close your eyes.

 

http://s28.postimg.org/la736v2yl/1919_PARKER_LUCKY_CURVE_FLOOR_CASE.jpg

[Tom Heath]

great subject thanks for this fine start

 

I no longer have my pen cases but I thought I'd share a vintage Parker Pen Case Tray , of course I had to fill it with a few handy pens

 

Why not show off my recent acquisition being a Red Cardinal Tanager holding a HRH Big Red and look closely and see my

Parker 51 Mirror , "The Worlds' Most Wanted Pen "

 

Please overlook the cameraman's shinny dome